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Max Allan Collins

Max Allan Collins (born March 3, 1948) is an American mystery writer, noted for his graphic literature, screenplays and comics. His best known work includes the ''Ms. Tree'' and ''Road to Perdition'' comics (the latter being the basis for an acclaimed film of the same name), and his long-running literary series characters such as steely hitman Quarry, hardened thief Nolan, and antiheroic private investigator Nate Heller. He wrote the ''Dick Tracy'' newspaper strip for many years and has produced numerous novels featuring the character as well.

In 2017, the Mystery Writers of America named Collins a Grand Master. He is a three-time winner of the Private Eye Writers of America “Shamus”, received the organization's Eye award for Life Achievement in 2006 and its Hammer award for making a major contribution to the private eye genre with the Nathan Heller saga in 2012. Provided by Wikipedia