Mickey Spillane

Mickey Spillane

Mickey Spillane was born in Brooklyn, New York City, USA on March 9th, 1918 and passed away at the age of 88 on July 17th, 2006.

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Mickey Spillane Stats: The highest rated book by Mickey Spillane on Book Notification is I, the Jury, the first novel in the Mike Hammer series.

The most read book by Mickey Spillane on Book Notification is I, the Jury, the first novel in the Mike Hammer series. The second most read book is My Gun Is Quick (Mike Hammer #2).

Below is a complete list of Mickey Spillane books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Mickey Spillane is the Mike Hammer Series.

List of Mike Hammer Books in Publication Order (with Max Allan Collins)

Ranked by popularity, the top Mike Hammer books are I, the Jury, My Gun Is Quick, and The Big Kill.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.6
I, the Jury
1947
Go
2
6
My Gun Is Quick
1950
Go
3
6
Vengeance is Mine
1950
Go
4
6
One Lonely Night
1951
Go
5
6.5
The Big Kill
1951
Go
6
6.3
Kiss Me, Deadly
1952
Go
7
7
The Girl Hunters
1962
Go
8
6
The Snake
1964
Go
9
6.5
The Twisted Thing
1966
Go
10
6.5
The Body Lovers
1967
Go
11
6.5
Survival... Zero
1970
Go
12
6.5
The Killing Man
1989
Go
13
6.5
Black Alley
1996
Go
14
7
The Goliath Bone
2008
Go
15
8
Kiss Her Goodbye
2009
Go
16
9
The Big Bang
2010
Go
17
Lady, Go Die!
2012
Go
18
Skin
2012
Go
19
6
Complex 90
2013
Go
20
6
King of the Weeds
2014
Go
21
6
Kill Me, Darling
2015
Go
22
Murder Never Knocks
2016
Go
23
6
A Long Time Dead
2016
Go
24
6
The Will to Kill
2017
Go
25
8
Killing Town
2018
Go
26
8
Murder, My Love
2019
Go
27
8
Masquerade for Murder
2020
Go
28
Kill Me If You Can
2022
Go
29
Dig Two Graves
2023
Go
30
Baby, It's Murder
2025
Go

List of Tiger Mann Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Tiger Mann books are The Death Dealers, Bloody Sunrise, and Day of the Guns.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Day of the Guns
1964
Go
2
Bloody Sunrise
1965
Go
3
The Death Dealers
1966
Go
4
The By-Pass Control
1966
Go

List of Caleb York Books in Publication Order (with Max Allan Collins)

Ranked by popularity, the top Caleb York books are The Legend of Caleb York, The Big Showdown, and Hot Lead, Cold Justice.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
The Legend of Caleb York
2015
Go
2
6
The Big Showdown
2016
Go
3
7
The Bloody Spur
2018
Go
4
Last Stage to Hell Junction
2019
Go
5
8
Hot Lead, Cold Justice
2020
Go
6
7
Shoot-Out at Sugar Creek
2021
Go

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

Hard-hitting mysteries and crime fiction.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Long Wait
1951
Go
2
The Deep
1961
Go
3
The Delta Factor
1968
Go
4
The Erection Set
1972
Go
5
The Last Cop Out
1973
Go
6
The Day the Sea Rolled Back
1979
Go
7
The Ship That Never Was
1982
Go
8
Something's Down There
2003
Go
9
Dead Street
2007
Go
10
The Consummata (With: Max Allan Collins)
2011
Go
11
The Last Stand
2018
Go
12
The Menace
2022
Go

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order (with Max Allan Collins)

Short, violent tales of Mike Hammer and others facing assassins, mobsters and murderers with breakneck pacing.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
9
The Killing Man
1989
Go
2
9.3
So Long, Chief (With: Max Allan Collins)
2013
Go
3
9.3
A Dangerous Cat (With: Max Allan Collins)
2017
Go

List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top short story collections are The Tough Guys, Tomorrow I Die, and Vintage Spillane.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Me, Hood!
1963
Go
2
The Flier
1964
Go
3
Return of the Hood
1964
Go
4
Killer Mine
1965
Go
5
The Tough Guys
1969
Go
6
Vintage Spillane
1974
Go
7
Tomorrow I Die
1984
Go
8
Stand Up and Die!
2022
Go

List of 's Mike Hammer Graphic Novels in Publication Order (with Max Allan Collins)

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer #1 (With: Max Allan Collins)
2018
Go
2
Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer #2 (With: Max Allan Collins)
2018
Go

List of Bibliomysteries Books in Publication Order

Mystery and suspense stories, each centered on books, libraries, or the literary world.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
The Book of Virtue (By: Ken Bruen)
2012
Go
2
Pronghorns of the Third Reich (By: C.J. Box)
2012
Go
3
7.8
The Book Thing (By: Laura Lippman)
2012
Go
4
The Book Case (By: Nelson DeMille)
2012
Go
5
9.5
An Acceptable Sacrifice ( By: Jeffery Deaver)
2012
Go
6
Death Leaves a Bookmark (By: William Link)
2012
Go
7
The Final Testament (By: Peter Blauner)
2013
Go
8
Rides a Stranger (By: David Bell)
2013
Go
9
The Long Sonata of the Dead (By: Andrew Taylor)
2013
Go
10
The Book of Ghosts ( By: Reed Farrel Coleman)
2013
Go
11
9
The Compendium of Srem (By: F. Paul Wilson)
2014
Go
12
What's in a Name? ( By: Thomas H. Cook)
2014
Go
13
8
Remaindered (By: Peter Lovesey)
2014
Go
14
The Sequel (By: R.L. Stine)
2014
Go
15
The Gospel of Sheba (By: Lyndsay Faye)
2014
Go
16
9
Book Club (By: Loren D. Estleman)
2014
Go
17
The Nature of My Inheritance (By: Bradford Morrow)
2014
Go
18
It's in the Book (With: Max Allan Collins)
2014
Go
19
8.5
The Scroll (By: Anne Perry)
2014
Go
20
The Book of the Lion (By: Thomas Perry)
2015
Go
21
The Little Men (By: Megan Abbott)
2015
Go
22
Condor in the Stacks (By: James Grady)
2015
Go
23
Mystery, Inc. (By: Joyce Carol Oates)
2015
Go
24
Every Seven Years (By: Denise Mina)
2015
Go
25
From the Queen (By: Carolyn Hart)
2015
Go
26
8.5
The Travelling Companion ( By: Ian Rankin)
2016
Go
27
Citadel (By: Stephen Hunter)
2016
Go
28
Reconciliation Day (By: Christopher Fowler)
2016
Go
29
Dead Dames Don't Sing (By: John Harvey)
2016
Go
30
The Haze (By: James W. Hall)
2016
Go
31
Hoodoo Harry (By: Joe R. Lansdale)
2017
Go
32
10
The Pretty Little Box ( By: Charles Todd)
2018
Go
33
6
Seven Years (By: Peter Robinson)
2018
Go
34
The Hemingway Valise (By: Robert Olen Butler)
2018
Go
35
The Last Honest Horse Thief (By: Michael Koryta)
2018
Go
36
8
The Caxton Private Lending Library & Book Depository (By: John Connolly)
2018
Go
37
The Girl Who Did Say No (By: David Handler)
2020
Go
38
The Traitor (By: Martin Edwards)
2022
Go
39
The Dark Door (By: Lisa Unger)
2022
Go
40
The Honeymoon Trap (By: Peter Swanson)
2022
Go
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List of Bibliomysteries Books in Chronological Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
The Book of Virtue (By: Ken Bruen)
2012
Go
2
8.5
The Scroll (By: Anne Perry)
2014
Go
3
Pronghorns of the Third Reich (By: C.J. Box)
2012
Go
4
9.5
An Acceptable Sacrifice ( By: Jeffery Deaver)
2012
Go
5
Death Leaves a Bookmark (By: William Link)
2012
Go
6
6
Seven Years (By: Peter Robinson)
2018
Go
7
7.8
The Book Thing (By: Laura Lippman)
2012
Go
8
The Book of Ghosts ( By: Reed Farrel Coleman)
2013
Go
9
9
Book Club (By: Loren D. Estleman)
2014
Go
10
The Long Sonata of the Dead (By: Andrew Taylor)
2013
Go
11
The Final Testament (By: Peter Blauner)
2013
Go
12
Rides a Stranger (By: David Bell)
2013
Go
13
What's in a Name? ( By: Thomas H. Cook)
2014
Go
14
It's in the Book (With: Max Allan Collins)
2014
Go
15
The Nature of My Inheritance (By: Bradford Morrow)
2014
Go
16
8
Remaindered (By: Peter Lovesey)
2014
Go
17
9
The Compendium of Srem (By: F. Paul Wilson)
2014
Go
18
The Gospel of Sheba (By: Lyndsay Faye)
2014
Go
19
The Sequel (By: R.L. Stine)
2014
Go
20
The Book of the Lion (By: Thomas Perry)
2015
Go
21
The Little Men (By: Megan Abbott)
2015
Go
23
Every Seven Years (By: Denise Mina)
2015
Go
24
Citadel (By: Stephen Hunter)
2016
Go
25
Condor in the Stacks (By: James Grady)
2015
Go
26
Mystery, Inc. (By: Joyce Carol Oates)
2015
Go
27
8.5
The Travelling Companion ( By: Ian Rankin)
2016
Go
28
The Haze (By: James W. Hall)
2016
Go
29
Dead Dames Don't Sing (By: John Harvey)
2016
Go
30
Reconciliation Day (By: Christopher Fowler)
2016
Go
31
Hoodoo Harry (By: Joe R. Lansdale)
2017
Go
32
10
The Pretty Little Box ( By: Charles Todd)
2018
Go
33
8
The Caxton Private Lending Library & Book Depository (By: John Connolly)
2018
Go
34
The Hemingway Valise (By: Robert Olen Butler)
2018
Go
35
The Last Honest Horse Thief (By: Michael Koryta)
2018
Go
36
The Book Case (By: Nelson DeMille)
2012
Go
37
From the Queen (By: Carolyn Hart)
2015
Go
38
The Girl Who Did Say No (By: David Handler)
2020
Go
39
The Traitor (By: Martin Edwards)
2022
Go
40
The Dark Door (By: Lisa Unger)
2022
Go
41
The Honeymoon Trap (By: Peter Swanson)
2022
Go
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List of Mickey Spillane Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
City Sleuths and Tough Guys
1989
Go
2
Pulp Frictions: Hardboiled Stories
1996
Go
3
Private Eyes
1998
Go
4
A Century of Great Suspense Stories
2001
Go
5
A Century of Noir
2002
Go
6
7.3
Crimes by Moonlight
2010
Go
7
Masters of Noir, Volume One
2010
Go
8
The Best American Mystery Stories 2011
2011
Go
9
6
The Interrogator and Other Criminally Good Fiction
2012
Go
10
Ink and Daggers
2023
Go
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Mickey Spillane

Mickey Spillane (Frank Morrison Spillane) was born on March 9th, 1918. Mickey passed away July 17th, 2006 at 88 years old. Mickey Spillane was born in Brooklyn, New York City, USA.

Mickey Spillane was the author of the Mike Hammer series which consists of 30 novels. The Mike Hammer series started in 1947 with the novel I, the Jury. The most recently released novel in the Mike Hammer series was Baby, It's Murder which was released in 2025. There are no upcoming novels for the Mike Hammer series.

Mickey Spillane: Awards & Accolades

Mickey Spillane has won multiple awards including: The Shamus Award, Lifetime Achievement Award (The Eye), in 1983 and the Edgar Award, Grand Master, in 1995.

Spillane's books have also won multiple awards, The Killing Man won the Shamus Award, Best P.I. Short Story, in 1990. So Long, Chief won the Shamus Award, Best P.I. Short Story, in 2014.

Mickey Spillane books have also been nominated for multiple awards, The Killing Man was nominated for the Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel, in 1990. Crimes by Moonlight was nominated for the Suspense Magazine Awards, Best Anthology, in 2010. A Long Time Dead was nominated for the Shamus Award, Best P.I. Short Story, in 2011 as well as the International Thriller Writers Award - Best Short Story in 2011, Crime Writer's Association Award - Short Story Award in 2012. A Dangerous Cat was nominated for the Shamus Award, Best P.I. Short Story, in 2017.

Mickey Spillane: Lists & Other Mentions

  • One Lonely Night was a Modern Library: 100 Best Novels of the 20th Century: Readers' List Selection in 1998.
  • I, the Jury was a Mystery Writers of America: Top 100 Mystery Novels of All Time Selection in 1995.

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  1. Michael Connelly, author of the Harry Bosch Series.
  2. Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher Series.
  3. Robert B. Parker, author of the Spenser Series.
  4. Stephen King, author of The Dark Tower Series.
  5. C.J. Box, author of the Joe Pickett Series.

Mickey Spillane: F.A.Q

When was Mickey Spillane Born?

Mickey Spillane was born on March 9th, 1918.

When did Mickey Spillane die?

Mickey Spillane died on July 17th, 2006 at 88 years old.

Where was Mickey Spillane Born?

Mickey Spillane was born in Brooklyn, New York City, USA.

What awards has Mickey Spillane won?

Mickey Spillane has won the following awards: Lifetime Achievement Award (The Eye) at the Shamus Award (1983) and the Grand Master at the Edgar Award (1995).

What book awards has Mickey Spillane won?

The Killing Man: Shamus Award Best P.I. Short Story (1990).
So Long, Chief: Shamus Award Best P.I. Short Story (2014).

What was the first book Mickey Spillane wrote?

The first book written by Mickey Spillane was I, the Jury, published in 1947.

What was the most recent book Mickey Spillane wrote?

His most recently released work was Baby, It's Murder on March 4th, 2025.

What is the most popular book by Mickey Spillane?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Mickey Spillane book is I, the Jury. Here are his most popular books:
  1. I, the Jury (7.57)
  2. My Gun Is Quick (6)
  3. The Big Kill (6.5)
  4. Black Alley (6.5)
  5. One Lonely Night (6)

How many books has Mickey Spillane written?

Mickey Spillane has written 66 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 30 books in the Mike Hammer Series, 4 books in the Tiger Mann Series, 6 books in the Caleb York Series, 12 Standalone Novels, 3 Short Stories/Novellas, 8 Short Story Collections, 2 books in the 's Mike Hammer Graphic Novels, 1 book in the Bibliomysteries Series.

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