Mickey Spillane is the legendary crime writer who created Mike Hammer (I, the Jury; Kiss Me Deadly). Before his death at the age of 88 in 2006, Spillane chose long-time friend Max Allan Collins to complete his unfinished works and act as his literary executor.
Max Allan Collins, Shamus-Award winner and 2017 Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Edgar Award-winner, is the New York Times bestselling author of fiction, nonfiction and graphic novels, including Road to Perdition, which was adapted into the Oscar-winning film starring Paul Newman and Tom Hanks. He is the author of many popular mysteries, including Quarry, which was adapted into a Cinemax original crime drama series. He and his wife also coauthor the acclaimedTrash 'n' Treasures cozy mystery series under the name Barbara Allan. In addition to writing, Collins is a filmmaker and createdthe documentary Mike Hammer's Mickey Spillane. He lives in Iowa and can be found online at MaxAllanCollins.com.
