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The Wrecking Crew is Donald Hamilton's 1960 second Matt Helm novel, sending the American government assassin to Europe on a mission to eliminate a dangerous enemy operative.
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What is The Wrecking Crew in the Matt Helm series?
The Wrecking Crew is Donald Hamilton's second Matt Helm novel, published in 1960. It sends Helm to Europe to eliminate a dangerous enemy operative on behalf of the American government.
Who is Matt Helm in The Wrecking Crew?
Matt Helm is a professional government assassin rather than a conventional detective or gentleman spy. The novel emphasizes his operational judgment, violence, and mission discipline as he tracks an enemy agent across Europe.
Should I read The Wrecking Crew after Death of a Citizen?
Death of a Citizen is the first Matt Helm novel, while The Wrecking Crew is the second. The books can be read separately because each centers on a distinct mission, but the publication order provides more background on Helm.
Was The Wrecking Crew adapted into a film?
Yes, a loose film adaptation titled The Wrecking Crew was released in 1968. It starred Dean Martin as Matt Helm and was directed by Phil Karlson, giving the material a more comic spy-film tone than Hamilton's novel.
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