Max Allan Collins
Max Allan Collins is a prolific American author, screenwriter, and comic book writer, best known for his contributions to the crime and mystery genres. He created the long-running Nathan Heller historical mystery series and the graphic novel Road to Perdition, which was adapted into an Academy Award-winning film. Collins also wrote the Dick Tracy comic strip for many years and has authored numerous novelizations of popular films and television shows.
Awards
['Mystery Writers of America Grand Master (2017)', 'Shamus Award for Best PI Novel (1984, 1992)', "Private Eye Writers of America 'Eye' Lifetime Achievement Award (2006)", "Private Eye Writers of America 'Hammer' Award (2012)", 'Inkpot Award (1982)']
Notable Works
['Road to Perdition', 'Nathan Heller series', 'Quarry series', 'Ms. Tree', 'Dick Tracy (comic strip)']
