Mickey Spillane (March 9, 1918 – July 11, 2006)

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Frank Morrison Spillane (March 9, 1918 – July 11, 2006), better known as Mickey Spillane, was an American author of crime novels. He was known for his series of novels featuring his signature detective character, Mike Hammer, among other works.

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