The Dark Arena

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Title The Dark Arena
Author Mario Puzo
Country United States
Language English
Subject(s) Crime novel
Publisher
Released 1955
Media type Print
Pages 288 (paperback version of 2001
ISBN ISBN-10: 0345441699
Preceded by The Fortunate Pilgrim
Followed by debut novel

The Dark Arena is the first novel by Mario Puzo, published in 1955.

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.

The book follows Walter Mosca, an American Second World War veteran who is forced to return to Germany for his girlfriend, Hella.