True Detective (Frank Nitti Trilogy) (Mass Market Paperback)

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Product Description

The Return of the Shamus Award-Winning Private Eye Novel by the Author of the Box Office Smash ROAD TO PERDITION! The First Volume in the Nathanial Heller "Frank Nitti Trilogy," Featuring the Real-Life Mobster Played in the film by Stanley Tucci!

Nate Heller is a cop trying to stay straight in one of the most corrupt places imaginable: Prohibition-era Chicago. When he won't sell out, he's forced to quit the force and become a private investigator. His first client is Al Capone. His best friend is Elliot Ness. His most important order of business is staying alive.

About the Author

Max Allan Collins is a New York Times bestselling author of original mysteries, a Shamus award winner and an experienced author of movie adaptions and tie-in novels. His graphic novel Road To Perdition has been made into a major motion picture starring Tom Hanks and directed by Sam Mendes.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: I Books (January 28, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0743458966
• ISBN-13: 978-0743458962
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #896,021 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST Crime Book of the '30s Era, December 29, 2004

By	T. Walker "Texan" (Laredo, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A modern classic, February 6, 2003

By A Customer

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.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A modern classic, February 6, 2003

By A Customer

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.