The chilling story of a manhunt. This classic thriller became a worldwide bestseller and inspired the series of films that gave the English language the word “Rambo”.
First Blood
In 1972, David Morrell published his debut novel, First Blood. Called “the father of the modern action novel,” it was widely and enthusiastically reviewed. It was taught in high schools and colleges. It became a 1982 film, starring Sylvester Stallone, and led to a series of films about Rambo, who joined the ranks of the top five internationally recognized thriller icons: Sherlock Holmes, Tarzan, James Bond, and Harry Potter.
Eventually, he wrote novelizations for Rambo (First Blood Part II) and Rambo III.