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.
Originally published: New York: St. Martin's Press, 1984.
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.
When Crane, a graduate journalism student, hears that his fiancée has committed suicide, he's immediately suspicious and launches into an investigation of her death. The tiny New Jersey town she lived in has seen a rash of suicides lately, with the unlikely coincidence that everyone who has died worked for Kemco, the chemical factory company that fuels the town's economy. As Crane digs deeper, he encounters Boone, a local woman writing a book about the environmental destruction that has come at the hands of the local chemical giant. The two team up to unravel the conspiracies surrounding the factory--which soon makes them the next targets for those aiming to keep Kemco's shady dealings under wraps. The pair races to expose the illegal operations poisoning the town and bring Kemco to justice--before either of them becomes the latest in the growing list of "suicides."
Set in the gritty streets of 1930s and '40s Chicago, Nathan Heller is a tough and clever private investigator navigating a world rife with crime and corruption. This collection features thirteen stories based on real cases, showcasing Heller's encounters with a brutal female crime leader, a high-stakes union shooting, and Hollywood's dark side while protecting actress Thelma Todd. His investigations lead him to notorious mobsters and collaborations with Eliot Ness, all infused with a blend of cynicism and humor as he reveals the harsh realities of the era.
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.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Miami, Lieutenant Horatio Caine heads a skilled team of forensic scientists dedicated to solving crimes. They meticulously gather and analyze evidence, striving to uncover the truth and deliver justice for victims who are often voiceless. The book highlights the intersection of crime investigation and the rich cultural landscape of the city, showcasing the team's commitment to their work in a unique and challenging environment.
March 1932. After the recently incarcerated Al Capone offers to negotiate the return of the kidnapped son of Charles Lindbergh, Nathan Heller of the Chicago P.D. is sent to Hopewell, New Jersey, as a police liaison. As a part of Lindbergh's inner circle, Heller investigates crooks, cranks, socialites, and psychics in a frustrating, fruitless attempt to solve the case. Max Allan Collins makes the crime that captivated a nation the focal point of yet another fascinating and thoroughly spellbinding foray into his world of historical crime fiction. Four years later, in 1936, Heller -- now a private detective, and considered an expert and insider on the Lindbergh case -- is hired by the governor of New Jersey in an eleventh-hour quest to determine the guilt or innocence of Bruno Hauptmann, who sits on death row convicted of the murder and kidnapping of the Lindbergh child. "A novel of the Lindbergh kidnapping by the master of 'true-crime' fiction... Don't miss it "--Publishers Weekly
While undercover in upstate New York, Hammer is accused by police of murdering a young woman near the freight yards. Roughed up by the cops and facing a murder charge, Hammer's fate is looking bleak until a beautiful blonde, Melba Charles, daughter of the influential Vernon Charles, gives him an unexpected alibi.