Though if begins and ends with an untimely death, Erik Arneson's book Mickey Thompson: The Fast Life and Tragic Death of a Racing Legend is a full-fledge tribute to a racer who remains larger than life long after his mysterious murder in 1988. This comprehensive biography seeks to examine not only Thompson's assassination but his remarkable life and accomplishments too. The author includes dozens of interviews with the likes of Dan Gurney, Mario Andretti and Don Prudhomme as well as a treasure-trove of photographs and stories all by the people who knew Thompson best.