The Dark Arena

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

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

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