True Detective

by Max Allan Collins

Book Overview

In the mob-choked Chicago of 1932, private detective Nathan Heller may be willing to risk his life to earn a Depression dollar, but he never sacrifices his sardonic wit. Now, author Max Allan Collins (Road to Perdition) reissues the contemporary classic that introduces the wise-cracking Nathan Heller in all his guts and glory.

When Mayor Cermak's "Hoodlum Squad" brings Heller along on a raid with no instructions but to keep his mouth...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1612180884
• ISBN13: 9781612180885
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Amazon Publishing
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.5" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

The BEST Crime Book of the '30s Era

From the first few words, I knew that Max Allan Collins had written one of the best crime/detective novels I had ever read. Before long, I dropped "one of" and decided it is THE BEST! Characters rise off the pages into "real" life, while the action grabs you and carries you along. If you like the tough, but believable, private eye, this is a landmark book for you. Don't just read it. Buy it!

A modern classic

Collin's novel is the ultimate re-examination of the 1930s private detective. It is full of drama, action, and deep historical context. Should be required reading for the human race.

An excellent story sure to please mystery and history buffs

Rarely does one come across a book which so completely captures the essence of an era. Max Allan Collins has achieved this in spades. He is simply the master of the historical mystery novel. Nathan Heller is a well rounded character, and his interaction with some of the era's most notable figures is exceedingly well done. I can only the entire line of Nathan Heller novels get back into print. If you're a fan of Hammett, Chandler, etc, you're sure to love it.

An excellent story sure to please mystery and history buffs

Rarely does one come across a book which so completely captures the essence of an era. Max Allan Collins has achieved this in spades. He is simply the master of the historical mystery novel. Nathan Heller is a well rounded character, and his interaction with some of the era's most notable figures is exceedingly well done. I can only hope the entire line of Nathan Heller novels get back into print. If you're a fan of Hammett, Chandler, etc, you're sure to love it.