Pete Hamill

Pete Hamill

Pete Hamill was born on June 24th, 1935. Pete passed away August 5th, 2020 at 85 years old. Pete Hamill was born in Brooklyn, New York, United States.

Pete Hamill was an American journalist and author of biographies, memoirs, literature and fiction.

His debut novel Killing for Christ is a guide on the values of the catholic faith and the politics within the Vatican. It’s a steady-paced story about a plot to kill the pope.

The Gift is Hamill’s memoir. He recounts his young adulthood during his leave from the Navy. The book also explores his first serious romantic relationship and the relationship that shaped him into the man and writer he is.

Flesh and Blood is a coming-of-age story that blends dysfunctional family, boxing and a really young mother.

Dirty Laundry is the story of a “good guy” private investigator written in the style of John D. McDonalds.

In The Deadly Piece, ex-newspaper man Sam Briscoe turns to private investigation even as he becomes caught up in a murder investigation that is threatening to spiral out of control.

Loving Women is a tender tale about Brooklyn native Michael Devlin, his dreams of becoming a cartoonist, his longing to love and his heartbreak when the dream turns sour with Eden Santana.

Snow in August is the tale of two of the most charming characters of recent fiction. It’s a wonderful tale of friendship and faith.

For anyone with an interest in Irish/American history from the 1700s-2000s, Forever is the perfect book that covers that history from the perspective of one Irishman.

Tabloid City is the story of a time when newspapers began losing their influence. It's an intriguing tale of the newspaper office and journalists.

The Invisible City is a collection of 34 sketches where the author captures an extraordinary range of experiences, people, and places.

In Tokyo Sketches, we get a glimpse into the lives of other people’s lives and destinies that are in one way or another connected to the United States and Japan.

The Christmas Kid is a short-story collection set in Brooklyn. These are quite enlightening stories about immigrants and Hamill’s recalling stories from growing up there.

Irrational ravings is a collection of the columns that Hamill wrote in the first decade as a journalist. The themes here include Vietnam, Brooklyn, Richard Nixon, Bobby Kennedy, and New York, among others.

In The Guns of Heaven, Sam Briscoe accepts a job to deliver a package back to the U.S. without realizing that the job will land him involved in a kidnapping and murder investigation.

A Drinking Life is Hamill’s autobiographical memoir as he discovers that drinking is part of the Irish culture of being a man. He also remembers his alcoholic father and the pain he imposed on his family.
Piecework is a compilation of Hamill’s past articles and columns.

Why Sinatra Matters is a book for those interested in learning about the history of Sinatra.

Diego Rivera is a biography of the popular Mexican Muralist and explores his art, beliefs, political ties, and his marriage to Frida Kahlo.

Pete Hamill: Awards & Accolades

Hamill's book, Snow in August won the Alex Awards, Best Book, in 1998.

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3. Michael Connelly, author of the Harry Bosch Series.
4. Kristin Hannah, author of: The Nightingale.
5. Daniel Silva, author of the Gabriel Allon Series.

Pete Hamill: F.A.Q