Mike Hammer, a former private detective, has been struggling with addiction and grief since his associate Velda disappeared seven years ago. When Velda's supposed killer is revealed to be still alive, Mike is drawn back into the world of crime-solving. His investigation leads him to a complex web of connections between a murdered senator, a federal agent, and a seductive widow, as he tries to uncover the truth about Velda's disappearance and the danger she is still in.
The Girl Hunters
Mike Hammer, a celebrated detective, emerges from a seven-year drinking spree after learning of his secretary Velda's supposed passing, following a visit from his arch-nemesis, police lieutenant Pat Chambers.