Max Allan Collins Knihy

Cesta samuraje bez pána vedoucí k osvícení je plná nebezpečí, některých zcela zjevných, některých sotva zachytitelných koutkem oka. Během svých cest po Japonsku šestnáctého století se Miyamoto Usagi zaplétá do série událostí propojených temnými, smrtícími tajemstvími: potkává mladého samuraje, který kráčí ve stopách svého hrdinského otce, dostane se do vesnice, kterou sužuje nadpřirozený zabiják provázený chytlavou melodií, převypráví dětem klasický příběh z japonského folklóru, zúčastní se spolu s inspektorem Ishidou vyšetřování záhadných vražd ve dvou detektivních případech a zaplete se do zlověstného spiknutí majícího za cíl ovlivnit následnictví na trůn místního lorda. Šedé stíny jsou směsí vzpomínek, záhad a zrady.

Detektivní příběhy s Eliotem Nessem, mužem, který dopadl Al Capona. Obsahuje příběhy: Temné město, Třináct do tuctu, Neprůstřelný

"Pokud se mi něco stane, dejte tuto kazetu policii," řekla Lynn Pierceová svým přátelům noc předtím, než beze stopy zmizela. Vypadá to, že Pierceová byla horlivá křesťanka, oddaná manželka a matka - jenže po ní zůstal zvukový záznam, na kterém jí manžel vyhrožuje, že ji rozřeže na kousky. Jenna Patricková byla profesionální striptérka, která prohlašovala, že má v úmyslu opustit erotický průmysl a provdat se. Namísto toho skončila uškrcená v jedné z privátních místností v klubu, kde pracovala. Sledujte společně s Grissomem, Willowsovou a zbytkem kriminalistického týmu nejasné stopy jejich utajovaných životů a soukromých tajemství ve spořádaných čtvrtích i nebezpečných zákoutích Města hříchu. Tento román volně navazuje na oblíbený seriál televize CBS, který se s úspěchem vysílal v řadě zemí po celém světě.

Román Maxe Allana Collinse podle scénáře Jaffa Maguira. Jeho posláním bylo střežit důstojnost národa. Ve stěžejním okamžiku se ale agent tajné služby Frank Horrigan o zlomek vteřiny opozdil. Potom co si měl čas vše rozmyslet, má možnost dostat druhou šanci. A tentokrát bude připraven.

Drsné detektivní povídky, novely a dva romány vypovídají o životě v USA a na Bahamách v 30.-50. letech 20. století. Obsahuje příběhy: Detektivní agentura A-1, Hodiny zjitřených smyslů, Krev a hromobití.

Max je pružná jako kočka, má rychlé reflexy a vidí ve tmě. Její vyjimečné schopnosti ma na svědomí laboratoř Manticore, kde byla se svými sourozenci přivedena na svět pomocí genetického experimentu.

Rebecca Bennetová, nevlastní dcera bohatého lasvegaského podnikatele, tlačí na lasvegaské policejní oddělení, aby znovu otevřelo vyšetřování smrti její matky Rity - tvrdí, že i když to tak možná na první pohled nevypadá, Rebecčin nenasytný nevlastní otec měl ve skutečnosti na smrti své manželky podíl. Nikdo ale nečeká odhalení, se kterým přijdou kriminalisté Gil Grissom, Sára Sidleová a Nick Stokes - jejich vyšetřování nikam nevede ..., protože exhumovaná mrtvá není Rita Bennettová. Catherine Willowsová a Warrick Brown musejí mezitím vyšetřit nenadálé úmrtí Vivian Elliotové v ústavu trvalé péče Sunny Day - pacientky, která zřejmě nezemřela v důsledku přirozených příčin. A jak záhy zjistí, nebyla možná v poslední době jediná. Chce snad někdo ze zaměstnanců ústavu pomoci lidem od bolestí, nebo od majetku? Na to už musejí najít odpověď lasvegaští kriminalisté.

...jenže Imhotep se nevzdal svého snu o nesmrtelnosti a ještě mocnější síly zatoužily po Alexovi, jenž je prý vtělením boha Isise. Boj mocných mystických sil se rozhoří v srdci západní civilizace...

Knižní přepis stejnojmenného filmu. Vládce Memnon rozšiřuje svou vládu v pouštích Středního východu. Protože má čaroděje, předvídajícího výsledek každé bitvy, jeho armáda vždy úspěšně povraždí všechny protivníky. Memnon se snaží naplnit prastarou věštbu – stát se Králem legend, bohy milovaným panovníkem… Jenomže bozi si vyvolili někoho jiného. Jmenuje se Mathayus a je to bojovník, nemající sobě rovného, který povzbudí zbytky pouštních kmenů, aby se proti Memnonově tyranii sjednotili. A nastoupí i na trůn, který si sám zvolil…

Erotika a zločin bez zábran Soubor povídek o zločinech z vášně, které autorsky ztvárnili jak známí, tak také začínající spisovatelé, je stmelen společným tématem – ruku v ruce se zločinem jimi prostupuje erotika. Nové příběhy svébytného žánru detektivky, kde vraždu a násilí motivuje sex, reprezentují nejlepší práce tohoto typu. Přestože se lidská sexualita předvádí v každém příběhu v jiném světle, pokaždé je právě ona základem konfliktů, které hrdinové – od obyčejných lidiček přes zločince a jejich pronásledovatele – ve vypjatých momentech prožívají. Oběma editorům, kteří svazek připravili, se podařilo shromáždit díla tří generací autorů i autorek, kteří se zaměřují na podobný žánr a ochotně se chopili příležitosti napsat erotický příběh bez zábran a bez obav z cudných nároků cenzury, Tělo & krev je strhujícím čtením, které posunuje detektivní žánr na novou úroveň.

Podle filmového scénáře Stephena Sommerse. Pradávné zlo se vrací z hrobu… Asi před třemi tisíci lety byl Imhotep, egyptský velekněz boha Osirise, za své rouhačské a hříšné zločiny mumifikován, pohřben zaživa a odsouzen k věčnému prokletí… Pak se přeneseme v čase do dvacátých let našeho století. Temperamentní americký dobrodruh a voják cizinecké legie Rick O´Connell hledá v Egyptě své štěstí. Čirou náhodou objeví dávno ztracené Město mrtvých. Jeho objev je pro anglickou knihovnici Evelyn Carnahanovou archeologický nález století. Ve starověké Hamanaptře se nacházejí četné poklady starého Egypta – a možná také odpověď na tajuplné otázky související se životem a smrtí. O´Connell dostane nabídku zavést Evelininu archeologickou expedici do pouště, ale hledání Města mrtvých pro něj nepředstavuje příliš výhodný způsob, jak si vydělat peníze. On i členové jeho expedice musejí překonávat strašlivé, životu nebezpečné nástrahy, uniknout příšerným kusadlům smrtících brouků – skarabeů a vést boj se starověkou sektou med-jai. A přesně ve chvíli, kdy chtějí konečně nabrat dech, se na zem vrací po tisíciletí pohřbené zlo – kdysi prokletá Mumie…

Michael O'Sullivan mladší je hrdý na svého otce. Když ho zahlédne, jak si před cestou do své práce nabíjí revolver, představuje si ho jako úžasného hrdinu. V nestřeženém okamžiku se otci schová do auta. Jenže se píše rok 1930, prohibice přináší podloudným obchodníkům s alkoholem nebývalé zisky a Michael O'Sullivan starší pracuje jako nájemný pistolník pro šéfa místního podsvětí. Prozrazení malého Michaela má pro celou jeho rodinu katastrofální následky. Comics podle scénáře Maxe Allana Collinse, mj. dlouhodobého scénáristy Dicka Tracyho, se stal předlohou k filmu Road to Perdition.

Píše se rok 1942. Druhá světová válka. Americké vojenské námořnictvo prožívá peklo v podobě útoků německých ponorek s jejich nevyzpytatelným "Enigma codem". Posádka USS-33 byla nečekaně povolána do akce, protože spojenecké síly objevily německou ponorku U-571, která byla poničena předchozím útokem. Posláním Američanů je teď vniknout do německé ponorky, najít na palubě dešifrovací přístroj a neprozradit Němcům, že se dostalo do cizích rukou. Jenže samozřejmě nic nejde tak, jak je naplánováno a právě při zpáteční cestě s dekódérem na raft, kterým měl být přístroj dopraven na americkou ponorku, je náhle americká ponorka zasažena. Posádka poručíka Andrewa Tylera (Matthew McConaughey) je nucena vrátit se na poničenou německou U-571 a snažit se přežít v zoufalých podmínkách (bez radiového spojení a jen s jedním torpédem) napadení německou vojenskou válečnou lodí.

Dobrodružný příběh o nadpřirozených jevech, napsaný v tradici těch nejlepších epizod slavného seriálu, byl vytvořen na základě scénáře stejnojmenného filmu. Mulder a Scullyová již, kvůli nepodloženým obviněním, nepracují v FBI. Scullyová vykonává svou lékařskou praxi a Mulder je dokonce nucen se skrývat. Přesto se na ně FBI znovu obrací s nevyřešeným případem podivných vražd, jejichž nejasné okolnosti řadí případ mezi již zrušená Akta X...

Tajemství a zrada - v další epizodě série Temný anděl! Někdo v temném Seattlu zabíjí lidské bytosti. Vraždy jsou brutální a nahánějí hrůzu, přesto však v Terminal City nevzbudí ani špetku zájmu. Transgenikové, kteří tu žijí, mají vlastní problémy. Pod tvrdou rukou policie si musejí chránit svou kolonii před okolním světem - světem, který se na ně dívá očima plnýma opovržení... a který udělá všechno pro to, aby se jich zbavil. Max má podezření, že vrah by mohl být jedním z nich, a tak se pustí se svými přáteli do pátrání. Je třeba vyšetřit zločiny a zastavit krveprolití. Ale to, co objeví, bude šokovat dokonce i ty nejotrlejší a přivede je na stopu vedoucí ke starému nebezpečnému nepříteli.. Román napsaný podle úspěšného televizního vědeckofantastického seriálu, který režíroval držitel tří Oscarů James Cameron(režisér a scenárista filmů Titanic, Terminátor, Vetřelec..), po jeho úspěchu natočil rovněž stejnojmenný celovečerní film.

Based on a screenplay written by Andrew W. Marlowe.

Set against the backdrop of Cold War tensions, the narrative follows Premier Nikita Khrushchev's visit to the US as he seeks to ease hostilities. His agenda includes a whimsical trip to Disneyland and a meeting with the iconic Marilyn Monroe, highlighting the cultural exchanges that occur even amidst political strife. The story explores the contrasts between the two superpowers and the unexpected connections that can arise in a divided world.

True Crime detective Nathan Heller returns in a brand new case that connects a millionaire's kidnapped child to Robert F. Kennedy's campaign to bring down union boss Jimmy Hoffa.

A classic Mike Hammer story from the New York Times bestselling authors Max Allan Collins and the master of noir Mickey Spillane, featuring a brand-new, never before seen, alternative ending. Recuperating in Florida after the mob shoot-out that nearly claimed his life, Mike Hammer learns that an old mentor on the New York police force has committed suicide. Hammer returns for the funeral—and because he knows that Inspector Doolan would never have killed himself. When a woman is murdered practically on the funeral’s doorstep, Hammer is drawn into the hunt for a cache of Nazi diamonds and for the mysterious woman who had been close to Doolan in his final days. Everything leads to a Mafia social club where Hammer and his .45 come calling, initiating the wildest showdown since Spillane’s classic One Lonely Night.

The story follows a young woman whose horrific nightmares reveal the gruesome acts of a serial killer. As she grapples with the chilling connection between her dreams and the real-life murders, she embarks on a harrowing journey to uncover the truth. The narrative delves into themes of fear, trauma, and the psychological impact of violence, as her quest for answers puts her own life in jeopardy. Tension escalates as she races against time to stop the killer before she becomes the next victim.

THE LOST FIRST MIKE HAMMER THRILLER! The lost book that begins the iconic Mike Hammer series by Mickey Spillane, finally completed by Max Allan Collins, author of Road to Perdition. "When someone frames me for rape and murder, I take it personal..." Mike Hammer steals a ride on a train upstate to Killington. But he arrives to a nasty surprise; he is accused by police of raping and murdering a young woman near the freight yards. Roughed up by the cops and facing a murder charge, Hammer's fate looks bleak until a beautiful blonde, Melba Charles--daughter of Senator Charles--gives him an unexpected alibi. But there is a price for clearing his name: he is to marry her. Why would Melba jump in to save a man she has never met before? And, more to the point, where is the real murderer?

"It's June 9 1944, three days after D-Day. On the orders of the government, Captain John Miller and his men go to look for Private James Ryan. They must bring him home. But how many will survive the mission?" - back cover.

This collection features the thrilling escapades of Michael Tree, a formidable private detective who tackles cases with a blend of grit and intensity. With a 6ft stature and a penchant for firearms, she navigates a world where no challenge is too daunting and violence is often a means to an end. Created by acclaimed author Max Allan Collins and artist Terry Beatty, this sixth installment brings together classic Ms Tree stories for the first time, appealing to fans of pulp noir and hard-boiled crime fiction.

Featuring nine captivating short stories, this collection showcases the creative talents of the husband-and-wife team, Max Allan Collins and Barbara Collins. Each tale delves into the realms of crime and mystery, offering readers a blend of suspense and intrigue. With their unique perspectives and storytelling styles, the authors craft engaging narratives that keep readers guessing until the very end. This anthology is a must-read for fans of the genre looking for fresh and compelling tales.

Nolan must rob every store in a mall in one night - or his girlfriend dies. Two Nolan novels from Grandmaster Max Allan Collins, collected in one volume for the first time.

The story follows Joyce Lackey, a quintessential baby-boomer who seemingly has it all—an impressive career, a stylish condo, and a luxury car. However, beneath her successful exterior lies a deep yearning for the one thing she feels has slipped away: her youth. As Joyce grapples with this loss, the narrative explores themes of aging, identity, and the pursuit of fulfillment in a world that often values youth above all.

Legendary crime writer Mickey Spillane's celebrated tin-star hero Caleb York returns in the explosive Western saga by New York Times bestselling author Max Allan Collins. This time, the feared New Mexico gunhand unloads his .44 in a brewing storm brutal enough to freeze the blood. A killer blizzard sweeping across the Southwest threatens the livelihoods of everyone in the town of Trinidad. But it's two gunshots that fell Sheriff Caleb York's unlucky deputy. As sure as the blood pooling in the snow, York knows it was a case of mistaken identity. The bullets were meant for him. It's the first nasty step in a plan rustled up by former Quantrill's Raider Luke "Burn 'Em" Burnham--eliminate the law, corral a team to rob a bank in booming Las Vegas, New Mexico, then lay low. With a treacherous local merchant for cover, and York out of the picture, all they'll have to do is wait for the calm. Then they get wind of one little hitch: not only is York still alive, but he's gunning for justice--and revenge. As the winter weather bears down, the stir-crazy outlaws aim to finish what they started--take down York and disappear into the blinding storm. As a chilling cat-and-mouse begins, York isn't about to let Burnham and his damnable gang get away. It'd be a cold day in hell if he did.

Has Nolan met his match? MWA Grandmaster Max Allan Collins’ veteran thief faces off against a cold-blooded femme fatale in this double-length adventure originally published as two complete novels and unavailable in stores for three decades. “Pulp fiction doesn’t get much better.” Sunday Times SOMETIMES YOU BURY THE PAST. SOMETIMES IT BURIES YOU. Every professional thief knows you never return to the scene of a crime. But what if you’re forced to? In this intense heist story – appearing in bookstores for the first time in three decades – MWA Grandmaster Max Allan Collins brings veteran thief Nolan and his young partner in crime Jon back to rob the same bank they targeted in their debut novel, TWO FOR THE MONEY, at the behest of an embezzling executive and a femme fatale with dollar signs where her soul should be. And those aren’t the only figures resurfacing from the past either – the ruthless Comfort clan is back to even old scores, and some members of the Outfit are packing bullets with Nolan’s name on them. With all these forces marshalled against him, can even the toughest professional hardcase come out on top?

Acclaimed “True Crime” detective Nathan Heller, whose cases have sold more than 1 million copies, returns to uncover the secrets behind Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 assassination in this brand-new novel from bestselling ROAD TO PERDITION author Max Allan Collins. A HELL OF A FINALE TO A DECADE OF ASSASSINATION It began with John F. Kennedy in 1963. Then Malcolm X in 1965. Martin Luther King in April 1968. And then, in June of the same year, President Kennedy’s brother Robert fell before an assassin’s bullets at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. But how many shooters were there, really? And who sent them? In this astonishing, meticulously researched novel, bestselling author Max Allan Collins – Mystery Writers of America Grand Master – takes Nathan Heller, “Private Eye to the Stars,” from the scene of the crime to Hollywood’s seediest haunts, from strip joints to Washington D.C.’s corridors of power to a deadly desert showdown outside Las Vegas, all in pursuit of the truth about a conspiracy that may have put the wrong man in jail, let the real killers go free, and snuffed out the life of a man poised to become the next president of the United States.

In New York, Detectives Sipowicz and Kelly know that Giardella and his gunmen are behind some murders. They want to put Giardella in prison for a long time. Can they get the evidence against him?

Elvgren's pin-ups were everywhere that American males congregated in the 1940s and 1950s. The artist's playful combination of the innocent girl next door and the fantasy female has become the definitive all-American pin-up. It is part of Collector's Press nine book Vignettes Series.

This collection features a series of exhilarating crime stories that blend humor and unexpected twists. Each tale showcases quirky characters and offbeat scenarios, offering a fresh take on the crime genre. With a mix of suspense and wit, the narratives promise to keep readers engaged and entertained, making for a unique reading experience filled with surprises and laughs.

"It starts with an abusive, drunken young scoundrel who resists arrest, holds a barmaid hostage, and gets what he deserves from the blazing .44 of Sheriff Caleb York. The New Mexico lawman doesn't regret taking such deadly action, but the late youth's powerful mother, cattle baroness Victoria Drummond, seems bound to feel differently. To York's surprise, Victoria takes the news with stoic resignation - all she asks of him is a favor: help her convince Willa Cullen - the love of Caleb's life - to sell her the spread that Willa's late father had carved out of the wilderness. Willa, every bit as strong-willed as her rival, refuses to give up her land without a fight. Sheriff York anticipates an ugly showdown brewing with himself in the dangerous middle. And before he can stop it from escalating, the seductive cattle queen sends an army of hired guns to Sugar Creek, the sole source of water available for Willa's herd. York finds himself caught in the crossfire of a savage shoot-out between Willa's cowboys and Victoria's gunfighters. No matter who wins, it's going to be a bloodbath. . ."--Publisher

The reissue of a classic Mike Hammer story from the New York Times bestselling authors Max Allan Collins and the iconic master of noir Mickey Spillane. The toughest private eye in mystery fiction is back - it's the middle of the Swinging Sixties in midtown Manhattan. Hammer, recuperating from a near fatal mix-up with the Mob, disturbs some drug dealers assaulting a young motorbike messenger who was transporting medicine for a hospital. He saves the kid but the muggers are not so lucky. The Mob and a new young breed of drug trafficker assume he will target them, and they target him right back, with a street-corner knife attack. Hammer and his beautiful, deadly partner Velda take on the drug racket in New York. In a world of flashy discos, swanky bachelor pads and the occasional dark alley, Hammer deals with doctors, drug addicts and hit men, and meets changing times with his trademark brand of violent vengeance.

Discover the wartime legends who made art history in the colorful library "Vignettes." Each colorful mini art book highlights the career of one specific artist from the golden age of illustration. Several of these artists have never been published in book form before, making them a fun discovery for anyone who appreciates nostalgia and art history.

An aging hitman is pulled back into action when his estranged daughter, a true-crime writer, is kidnapped by a dangerous subject from her book. After decades of retirement, he must confront his past and reclaim his lethal skills to rescue her. With the assistance of a femme fatale from his history, he embarks on a relentless quest for vengeance, showcasing his unwavering ruthlessness and determination to confront the threats against his family. This suspense thriller weaves themes of redemption and the complexities of familial bonds.

This historical and visually entertaining volume shows the role pin-up girls of the 1940's played in maintaining morale during World War II. From V-Mail to bomber-plane nose art, pin-up girls inspired our boys overseas. With some of the era's greatest artists, like Elvgren and Vargas, this book features over 500 full-color illustrations, as well as a six-color foil hardcover which provides an incredible metallic impact.

The sixties are dead...and so is Ginnie Mullens. She was many things--free spirit, flower child, entrepreneur, gambler--but first and foremost she was mystery writer Mallory's friend and confidant since childhood. So Mallory understands when Sheriff Brennan drags him out of bed in the dead of night and leads him to the last place he ever wanted to go: the scene of Ginnie's last breath. A dead woman clutching the gun that killed her may lead to an official ruling of suicide, but Mallory's not ruling out murder. Driven by a gaping hole in his heart and a fierce code of honor, he's willing to risk everything to close the book on this one. Then he'll throw the book with both hands at whoever wrote Ginnie's obituary in spilled blood. Once upon a time, Ginnie hurt Mallory deeply, and he wasn't the only one. But while he finally forgave her, the same can't be said for the trail of bitter lovers that stretches back to high school. Pounding the pavement from Port City to Iowa City to Vegas--with detours down memory lane along the way-- Mallory is forced to pull back the shroud on a life he only thought he knew... and never realized he couldn't save.

What kind of drama could happen in a small-town Iowa bus station? If you're a guy like Mallory, it's the kind that involves sidestepping trouble between a pretty, frightened blonde and a pretty frightening, two-fisted, one-eyed goon. With the help of a handy Pepsi bottle, Mallory saves the lady from the menacing lout, shares a heartfelt moment, and sees her safely off, wistfully wondering if they'll ever meet again. End of story? Not a chance. Even though it's Mallory's best buddy, John, who's visiting on leave from combat in Vietnam, it's Mallory who has a nasty flashback--when that same sweet blonde drops back into his life after losing hers. But how did she go from a bus out of town to a car at the bottom of a cliff? Why is her "accident" a dead ringer for the one that killed a scandal-scarred senator? And is local lawman Sheriff Brennan helping to hush things up? The questions are good ones, and Mallory wants answers--bad. But if he crosses the wrong people, things could get ugly....

Budding mystery writer Mallory was just trying to impress a politically correct girlfriend by delivering hot meals to little old ladies. The last thing he expected was to find his elderly charges such fascinating company, and when one sweet old gal meets an unexpectedly grisly fate, Mal sets out to find and stop the burglars who this time stole a life. The last thing the local sheriff needs, however, is a meddling civilian — even if the professions the young writer pursued before coming back home to sleepy Port City, Iowa, included reporter, soldier, and cop. But Mal’s weakness is the fairer sex, and when he’s distracted by a high-school flame who got away, he has to wonder if he’s been blonde-sided. Back on track seeking the killers, Mal finds out the hard way that a murder mystery in real life could close the book on him…forever.

"A THRILLING MAGNUM OPUS ON AMERICA'S GREAT CRIME EPIC. A Mystery Writers of America "Grand Master"--author of the gangster classic Road to Perdition, long-time Dick Tracy writer, and multiple Shamus Award winner--teams with an acclaimed rising young historian, in this riveting, myth-shattering dual portrait of Al Capone, America's most notorious gangster, and Eliot Ness, the legendary Prohibition agent whose extraordinary investigative work crippled his organization. Written with novelistic pacing and underpinned by groundbreaking research, Max Allan Collins and A. Brad Schwartz's Scarface and the Untouchable delivers--at last--the definitive account of the "Battle for Chicago," the iconic struggle between the mythic yet real combatants who have captivated the world for 90 years"-- "A groundbreaking dual biography of Al Capone, America's most notorious gangster, and Eliot Ness, the Prohibition agent who helped bring him down, from the legendary novelist Max Allan Collins and acclaimed young historian A. Brad Schwartz"--

A brand-new edition of the first two classic Nolan novels, Bait Money (1973) and Blood Money (1973), now with a beautiful new cover painting. AFTER 16 YEARS ON THE RUN, WOULD NOLAN BURY THE HATCHET WITH THE MOB... OR WOULD THEY BURY HIM FIRST? They don't come tougher than Nolan - but even a hardened professional thief can't fight off the entire Chicago mafia. So when an old friend offers to broker a truce, Nolan accepts the terms. All he has to do is pull off one last heist - and trust the Mob not to double cross him. Fortunately, Nolan has a couple of things going for him: an uncanny knack for survival and an unmatched hunger for revenge...

Mike Hammer hits his 75th anniversary hard, after the disappearance of Velda, in this brand new case between Kiss Me, Deadly and The Girl Hunters, based on an unproduced screenplay from Mickey Spillane's archives.

The hitman hero of the acclaimed series Quarry on Cinemax returns with an all-new assignment. By Quarry's creator, the award-wining author of Road to Perdition! Quarry, star of 13 previous novels, a comic book and the acclaimed Cinemax TV series, returns in an all-new assignment that takes the hitman's hitman into uncharted territory, when he finds out that for the first time someone has taken out a hit on him. And is the mysterious killer assigned to hit the hitman someone from Quarry's past? Maybe even a past lover...?

A thrilling ride through the case books of Ms Tree, private detective!

Mike Hammer stalks disco-era drug-runners and a fortune in Nazi diamonds in this two-fisted new Spillane novel.

The latest installment in the Nathan Heller series presents a gripping mystery that intertwines crime with historical events. As Heller navigates through a web of intrigue, readers are drawn into a narrative filled with suspense and rich detail. The story promises to explore complex themes of morality and justice, showcasing Collins' signature blend of fact and fiction. Fans of the series can expect a thrilling journey alongside the iconic detective as he unravels a case that challenges his principles.

A rock band’s reunion is looking more like a farewell tour in a captivating mystery by New York Times bestselling and award-winning crime master Max Allan Collins. No sooner do Hot Rod and the Pistons reunite for their induction into the Iowa Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame, than two band members take a final bow. Both alleged suicides. A tragic way to go out. A bum way for one-hit wonders to be remembered. But it’s Labor Day weekend. The show must go on. With replacements at the ready, the Pistons are back on home turf to headline the first ever Rock and Country Music Fest. Police Chief Krista Larson and her father, Keith, are there listening. And watching. Because they suspect there may be more to the band members’ untimely deaths than anyone else can see. As Krista and Keith navigate the investigation, a dark picture of the band’s rocky history begins to take center stage. As betrayal, revenge, and blackmail start playing out in the present, the father-daughter team fear that this encore may be the band’s finale.

Nolan has spent his life pulling heists, and now he’s ready to retire. But one job after another keeps pulling him back in. Casino robberies, bank jobs, airplane hijackings – it’s all in a day’s work. But when things go wrong and lead starts flying, can the old man and his young partner in crime make it out alive…?

Veteran thief Nolan tangles with a skyjacker and vigilante in two full-length novels from Grandmaster Max Allan Collins (Road to Perdition), collected in one volume for the first time ever. It Takes a Thief to Take a Thief. In the aftermath of a bloody heist, Nolan and Jon find themselves flying home to count their ill-gotten gains -- but a skyjacker taking the same flight has other plans. Meanwhile, in Des Moines, someone is offing members of the Mob-connected DiPreta family and the Mob thinks maybe Nolan can make it stop. Maybe he can -- for a six-figure fee. Originally published as two separate novels (and unavailable in bookstores for 40 years!), DOUBLE DOWN finds Nolan and Jon pursuing the American dream in their inimitable criminal fashion. Flying high off his recent return after more than three decades in SKIM DEEP, Nolan is one of MWA Grand Master Max Allan Collins' most unforgettable characters, and DOUBLE DOWN is Nolan at his hard-boiled, larcenous best.

The hitman hero of the acclaimed series Quarry on Cinemax returns for his final act. By Quarry’s creator, the award-winning author of Road to Perdition! QUARRY'S VIOLENT PAST COMES LOOKING FOR HIM The professional hitman known as Quarry -- star of the Cinemax TV miniseries of the same name -- has put killing behind him. But after a beautiful writer of true-crime bestsellers drops by to announce he's the subject of her next book, killers descend to give him some of his own deadly medicine, forcing Quarry to journey into his bloody past to find the answers -- and settle old scores. QUARRY’S BLOOD brings the hitman’s decades-long saga right up to the present day as MWA Grand Master Max Allan Collins explores the startling final act of Quarry’s professional career.

Heller gets involved the alien case at Roswell.

A mountaintop mansion. A motley collection of guests. A murder. This weekend has all the makings of a classic, cozy mystery story. And a story is all it's supposed to be--acted out by noted authors and eager fans at the atmospheric Mohonk Mountain House resort in upstate New York. Along with a gaggle of his peers, Mallory's been invited to join the fun by donning a costume and an alter-ego to pose as a "suspect." But before you can say "nobody leaves this room!", Mallory is once again thrust into the role of driven detective when the game's designated "corpse" turns up decidedly dead. There's no doubt that the victim, notorious mystery-novel critic Kirk Rath, incited the murderous wrath of nearly every writer he reviewed. But even the most scathing critical barbs never drove a writer to put down the pen in favor of the sword. And even Mallory is baffled by the curious circumstances surrounding the mystery within a mystery. Did he actually witness Rath being run through by a masked figure in the snowy darkness? Was Rath really spotted alive and sneering after the bloody fact? Is someone playing mind games? And is everyone in the house fair game? Murder will out, as they say. But can even the masterful Mallory outwit a roguish gallery of the finest plotters in print?

In Los Angeles to help launch a West Coast branch of his detective agency, Chicago private detective Nathan Heller becomes caught up in the notorious Black Dahlia homicide when he discovers that the victim, Elizabeth Short, is a young woman whom he had known in Chicago and who had contacted him shortly before her death. Reprint.

"The grandson of Michael O'Sullivan takes his own rocky road to perdition, from a prison camp in Laos to the wilds of 1970s Hollywood. Unaware of his heritage, Michael Satariano, Jr., is drawn into espionage and assassination as he attempts to avenge the deaths of his father, brother and sister. Will the love of a decent woman--the niece of a key target--change him or destroy him?"--P. [4] of cover.

Collects five issues: Gift of death, Drop dead handsome, The family way, Maternity leave, One mean mother.

A dark and gritty forensic investigation story set in Florida, inspired by the TV series CSI Miami.

Remote. Peaceful. Picturesque. That's how the Mumford Mountain Hotel bills itself in its brochure, and it lives up to its billing -- most of the time. But this year, the hotel is hosting a prestigious conference for the study of forensic science, and the organizers have extended CSI head Gil Grissom an invitation he can't refuse. Joined by fellow investigator Sara Sidle, Grissom leaves the department in the capable hands of Catherine Willows and heads east. But he and Sara soon find themselves in all too familiar territory -- and back in Las Vegas, Catherine, Warrick Brown, and Nick Stokes have uncovered trouble of their own.

With a brutal serial killer on the loose in Las Vegas, Gil Grissom and his CSI team search for the person responsible for a series of vicious Jack the Ripper style killings, a crime spree complicated by the presence of an annual convention gathering of hundreds of Jack the Ripper enthusiasts. Reprint. (A CBS television series, starring William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads, Jorja Fox, & Paul Guilfoyle)

When three shallow graves bearing the bodies of young girls are unearthed in the woods of Bemidji, Minnesota, the Behavorial Analysis Unit helps the local police identify the bodies and discovers that the perpetrators have been involved in a cycle of kidnapping and murder for close to twenty years. Original. (A CBS television series, starring Thomas Gibson, Shemar Moore, A. J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler, Kirsten Vangsness, Paget Brewster, and Joe Mantegna) (Suspense)

Delving into the chilling history of the torso murderer, this narrative explores the infamous case that stumped law enforcement, including the legendary 'Untouchable' who brought down Al Capone. The book uncovers the dark and gruesome details surrounding the unsolved murders, highlighting the challenges faced by investigators and the societal impact of such violent crimes. It offers a captivating look at a pivotal moment in crime history, blending true crime with a gripping narrative.

Rebecca Bennett, the estranged daughter of a well-to-do Las Vegas businessman, is hounding Captain Jim Brass to reopen the investigation into the death of her mother Rita, alleging that – despite appearances to the contrary – her avaricious stepfather had a hand in her mother's untimely end. But noone is prepared for the mystery that Gil Grissom, Sara Sidle and Nick Stokes uncover. Their investigation is inconclusive – because the disinterred body is not that of Rita Bennett. Meanwhile, at the Sunny Day Continuing Care Facility, Catherine Willows and Warrick Brown are looking into the sudden death of Vivian Elliot – which may not be the result of natural causes.

An original novel based on Fox's new hit television series, inspired by real-life forensic anthropologist and novelist Kathy Reichs, creator of the Temperance Brennan series. Original.

It's never too late for revenge in this thrilling novel by New York Times bestselling and award-winning crime master Max Allan Collins. In a small Midwest town, twenty-eight-year-old Krista Larson has made her mark as the youngest female police chief in the country. She's learned from the best: her father, Keith, a decorated former detective. But as accustomed as they are to the relative quiet of their idyllic tourist town, things quickly turn with Krista's ten-year high school reunion. With the out-of-towners holed up in a lakefront lodge, it doesn't take long to stir up old grudges and resentments. Now a successful TV host, Astrid Lund, voted the "Girl Most Likely to Succeed"--and then some--is back in town. Her reputation as a dogged reporter has made the stunning blonde famous. Her reputation among her former classmates and rivals has made her infamous. Astrid's list of enemies is a long one. And as the reunion begins, so does a triple murder investigation. Krista and her father are following leads and opening long-locked doors from their hometown to the Florida suburbs to Chicago's underworld. They just never imagined what would be revealed: the secrets and scandals of Krista's own past.

Secrets and betrayals, as the saga of Dark Angel continues! In a chaotic world where the lines between good and evil often blur, and violent anarchy and brutal repression become commonplace, secrets can be deadly. So when Max discovers a shattering truth that Logan has kept concealed from her for years, the betrayal threatens the very essence of their trust.Yet when Logan is kidnapped, all questions of truth and loyalty are cast aside. Max's search will lead her to a familiar, menacing enemy--and back into the shadow of the Snake Cult, which waits for her with chilling anticipation.But the search will also lead her into wholly unexpected territory. Locked in the fight of her life, Max will discover a captive of the cult who can provide her with the one thing that has haunted her ever since she escaped from Manticore. . . .

Tying in with the Kevin Costner film of the same name, this is a story of scattered survivors in a future world being destroyed by polluted warmth. They live on boats and ramshackle, man-made islands, and nothing exists on their horizon except bleak, infinite seas ruled by savage pirates.

A collection of tales involving the comic strip detective encompasses stories by such renowned writers as Isaac Asimov, Stuart Kaminsky, Ed Gorman, F. Paul Wilson, Wayne Dundee, and Richard Myers

A brand new mystery in the iconic Mike Hammer series by Mickey Spillane, finally completed by Max Allan Collins, author of Road to Perdition. Hammer is summoned to a meeting with Jamie Winters, United States Senator from New York, and Jamie’s lovely, very smart wife, Nicole, considered by many to be the power behind the throne. Winters is being blackmailed, and Hammer is given a list of suspects who may be behind the threats to the Senator’s contemplated White House bid. But when the suspects begin to drop like flies, Hammer realizes there is more to this case than just a salacious tape. Dragged into the cutthroat world of politics, can Hammer solve the case before the Senator’s secret comes out?

A retired hitman is drawn back into the underworld for a final job, tasked with assassinating an unexpected target—a young librarian. As he navigates this unusual assignment, the story unfolds with unexpected twists and seductive surprises, showcasing Quarry's unique blend of violence and a personal code of justice. The narrative explores themes of morality and the complexities of his profession within a thrilling, action-packed setting.

Max Allan Collins, geboren 1948, ist Autor, Filmkritiker, Videospieldesigner, Drehbuchschreiber und Regisseur. Zweimal wurde er bereits mit dem amerikanischen Shamus Award ausgezeichnet. Mit der Verfilmung von „Road To Perdition“ erlangte er internationale Berühmtheit. Seit einigen Jahren widmet er sich den Erfolgsserien „CSI: Las Vegas“ sowie „CSI: Miami“.

Jeden Mittwoch um 20.15 Uhr klärt das C.S.I.-Team (Crime Scene Investigation) bei VOX durch akribische Spurensuche und wissenschaftliche Schlussfolgerungen mysteriöse Mordfälle auf. Denn in dieser Serie sind es nicht die klassischen Ermittler, die Mordfälle lösen und Täter überführen, sondern die Mitarbeiter der Spurensicherung, die sonst meist im Hintergrund tätig sind.§§Und das mit großem Erfolg!

Alljährlich findet in Boot Hill, einem kleinen Wüstennest, ein Motorradtreffen statt. Zwei verfeindete Motorradgangs, die Predators und die Rusty Spokes, wollen es dieses Mal leider nicht bei den üblichen Schlägereien belassen. Im hiesigen Kasino tragen sie ihre Fehde mit Waffengewalt aus. Alles, was sich ihnen dabei in den Weg stellt, wird erbarmungslos niedergestreckt. Bei seinem Eintreffen bietet sich dem C.S.I.-Team ein grauenhafter Anblick. Es soll Chief Lopez und der Highway Patrol unter die Arme greifen, denn der Kampf der Biker ist noch nicht zu Ende. Unter Zeitdruck und nur unzureichend mit Untersuchungsgeräten ausgestattet, müssen sich Gil Grissom und Catherine Willows an die Arbeit machen. Schnell stellt sich heraus, dass die zwei Leichen, der Anführer der Predators und eine Kasino-Angestellte, keine Zufallsopfer sind. Jemand hat die Schießerei geschickt ausgenutzt, um seinen persönlichen Rachefeldzug durchzuführen.§Stück für Stück sammeln die Ermittler die Beweise und kommen schließlich einer Familientragödie auf die Spur. Während ihre Kollegen in Boot Hill ihr Bestes geben, müssen Warrick und sein junger Kollege Greg in Las Vegas allein die Stellung halten. Kein leichtes Unterfangen in der Stadt des Glückspiels, in der Einbruch, Mord und sexuelle Übergriffe zum Alltag gehören.