"I, the Jury" is a hardboiled detective novel written by Mickey Spillane, first published in 1947. The story follows private investigator Mike Hammer as he seeks revenge for the murder of his friend, a beautiful woman named Velda. Hammer's quest for justice leads him through a gritty underworld filled with deceit and danger. The novel is notable for its first-person narrative style, which immerses readers in Hammer's thoughts and emotions. It explores themes of justice, morality, and the complexities of human nature, making it a significant work in the crime fiction genre.