Max Allan Collins

Max Allan Collins

Max Allan Collins also writes as: Barbara Allan and Patrick Culhane.

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Quarry's Return (Quarry, #16) was the most recently released book by Max Allan Collins, on November 5th, 2024.

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Max Allan Collins Stats: The highest rated book by Max Allan Collins on Book Notification is Antiques Chop, the 7th novel in the Trash 'n' Treasures Mystery series. The second-highest rated book is Antiques Disposal (Trash 'n' Treasures Mystery #6).

The most read book by Max Allan Collins on Book Notification is Antiques Flee Market, the 3rd novel in the Trash 'n' Treasures Mystery series. The second most read book is Antiques Bizarre (Trash 'n' Treasures Mystery #4).

Below is a complete list of Max Allan Collins books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Max Allan Collins is the Reeder & Rogers Series.

List of Bones Books in Publication Order (with Kathy Reichs)

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List of Caleb York Books in Publication Order (with Mickey Spillane)

List of Criminal Minds Books in Publication Order

List of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Books in Publication Order

List of CSI: Miami Books in Publication Order

List of Dark Angel Books in Publication Order

List of Dick Tracy Books in Publication Order

List of Disaster Books in Publication Order

List of Eliot Ness Books in Publication Order

List of Fangoria Dreadtime Stories Books in Publication Order

List of Frank Nolan Books in Publication Order

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Chronological Order of Nolan Books

Mourn the Living is the first book in the series in chronological order.

List of G.I. Joe Books in Publication Order

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List of Jackie & Maggie Starr Books in Publication Order (with Terry Beatty)

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List of John Sand Books in Publication Order (with Matthew V. Clemens)

List of Krista Larson Books in Publication Order

List of Mallory Books in Publication Order

List of Mike Hammer Books in Publication Order (with Mickey Spillane)

List of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer Graphic Novels in Publication Order (with Mickey Spillane)

List of Mike Hammer Audio Books in Publication Order

List of Mommy Books in Publication Order

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List of Ms. Tree Books in Publication Order

List of Mummy Books in Publication Order

List of Nathan Heller Books in Publication Order

List of Nathan Heller Collections in Publication Order

List of NYPD Blue Books in Publication Order

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List of Quarry Books in Publication Order

List of Quarry Collections in Publication Order

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List of Reeder & Rogers Books in Publication Order (with Matthew V. Clemens)

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Executive Order (With: Matthew V. Clemens)
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List of You Can't Stop Me Books in Publication Order (with Matthew Clemens)

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List of The X-Files Books in Publication Order

Written by various renowned authors, these stories expand upon the TV show's mysteries with new adventures involving FBI agents Mulder and Scully.

List of Dick Tracy: The Collins Case Files Books in Publication Order

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List of Fancy Anders Books in Publication Order

List of Road to Perdition Books in Publication Order

List of Artist Archives Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

List of Bibliomysteries Books in Publication Order

A collection of short stories and novellas centered around the theme of books. Each story combines elements of mystery, crime, and suspense with a focus on books, libraries, bookstores, or the world of literature, involving various authors contributing to this intriguing and literary-focused series.

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List of Bibliomysteries Series in Chronological Order

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List of Trash 'n' Treasures Mystery Books in Publication Order (as Barbara Allan)

Follows a mother-daughter duo solving quirky mysteries while hunting for antiques.

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List of Graphic Novels in Publication Order

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List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

List of Akashic Noir Books in Publication Order

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List of Mysterious Profiles Books in Publication Order

The Mysterious Profiles series offers brief biographies of iconic mystery writers, providing insights into their lives, works, and the creation of their most famous characters.

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List of Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Tales of the Slayer Books in Publication Order

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List of Max Allan Collins Anthologies in Publication Order

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Max Allan Collins

Max Allan Collins was born on March 3rd, 1948 and is currently 77 years old. Max Allan Collins was born in Muscatine, Iowa, USA. Collins attended University of Iowa where he studied in the Iowa Writers' Workshop.

Max Allan Collins is probably best known for his Standalone Novels. There are currently 24 novels available. The first standalone was released in 1986 with the novel Midnight Haul. The most recently released novel was Cutout which was released in 2024. There are no upcoming standalone novels by Max Allan at this time.

Max Allan Collins has also written the Trash 'n' Treasures Mystery series which has 22 books including Antiques Roadkill and Antiques Maul.

Max Allan Collins has a wife who is also an author, Barbara Collins. Max Allan Collins has co-authored 29 novels with Barbara Collins they are: Hot Blood X, Regeneration, Bombshell, Antiques Roadkill, Antiques Maul, Antiques Flee Market, Once Upon a Crime: An Anthology of Murder, Mayhem and Suspense, Antiques Bizarre, Antiques Knock-Off, Antiques Disposal, Antiques Chop, Antiques Slay Ride, Antiques Con, Antiques Fruitcake, Antiques Swap, Antiques St. Nicked, Antiques Fate, Antiques Frame, Antiques Wanted, Antiques Ho-Ho-Homicides, Antiques Ravin', Antiques Fire Sale, Murder—His & Hers, Antiques Carry on, Suspense—His & Hers: Tales of Love and Murder, Antiques Liquidation, Antiques Foe, Cutout and Antiques Slay Belles.

Max Allan Collins: Awards & Accolades

Max Allan Collins won the Edgar Award, Grand Master, in 2017.

Collins' books have also won multiple awards, True Detective won the Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel, in 1984. Stolen Away won the Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel, in 1992. A Front-Row Seat won the Anthony Award, Best Short Story, in 1998. The Little Death won the Audie Award, Best Original Work, in 2011. So Long, Chief won the Shamus Award, Best P.I. Short Story, in 2014.

The following novels by Max Allan Collins were also nominated for these awards:

  • True Crime: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel (1985).
  • The Million-Dollar Wound: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel (1987). Macavity Award, Best Mystery Novel (1987).
  • Scrap: Anthony Award, Best Short Story (1988).
  • Quarry's Vote / Primary Target: Macavity Award, Best Mystery Novel (1988).
  • Neon Mirage: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel (1989).
  • Dying in the Post-War World: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Short Story (1992).
  • Carnal Hours: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel (1995).
  • Damned in Paradise: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel (1997).
  • Flying Blind: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel (1999).
  • The Hindenburg Murders: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Paperback Original (2001).
  • Angel in Black: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel (2002).
  • The Lusitania Murders: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Paperback Original (2003).
  • The London Blitz Murders: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Paperback Original (2005).
  • Road to Purgatory: Audie Award, Best Fiction (2006).
  • The War of the Worlds Murder: Macavity Award, Sue Feder Historical Mystery Award (2006).
  • The Last Quarry: Barry Award, Best Paperback Original (2007).
  • Deadly Beloved: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Paperback Original (2008).
  • The Blonde Tigress: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Short Story (2009).
  • The First Quarry: Barry Award, Best Paperback Original (2009). Anthony Award, Best Paperback Original (2009).
  • Quarry in the Middle: Anthony Award, Best Paperback Original (2010). Barry Award, Best Paperback Original (2010).
  • You Can't Stop Me: International Thriller Writers Award, Best Original Paperback Novel (2011).
  • A Long Time Dead: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Short Story (2011). International Thriller Writers Award, Best Short Story (2011). Crime Writer's Association Award, Short Story Award (2012).
  • Encore for Murder: Audie Award, Best Original Work (2012).
  • Bye Bye, Baby: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel (2012).
  • Quarry's Ex: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Paperback Original (2012).
  • In Pursuit of Spenser: Edgar Award, Best Critical/Biographical Work (2013). Anthony Award, Best Non-Fiction Book (2013). Macavity Award, Best Mystery Critical/Biographical (2013).
  • Seduction of the Innocent: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Paperback Original (2014).
  • Ask Not: Nero Award, Best Mystery Novel (2014).
  • Trust No One: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in an Anthology (2015).
  • Quarry's Choice: Barry Award, Best Paperback Original (2016).
  • A Dangerous Cat: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Short Story (2017).
  • Girl Most Likely: International Thriller Writers Award, Best Original Paperback Novel (2020).
  • Killing Quarry: Barry Award, Best Paperback Original Mystery/Crime Novel (2020).
  • Do No Harm: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel (2021).
  • Quarry's Blood: Edgar Award, Best Paperback Original (2023). Shamus Award, Best P.I. Paperback Original (2023).
  • The Big Bundle: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel (2023).
  • Spillane: King of Pulp Fiction: Edgar Award, Best Critical Biographical (2024). Anthony Award, Best Non-Fiction Book (2024). Macavity Award, Best Mystery Critical/Biographical (2024).

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  1. Michael Connelly, author of the Harry Bosch Series.
  2. John Grisham, author of the Jake Brigance Series.
  3. David Baldacci, author of the Amos Decker Series.
  4. James Patterson, author of the Alex Cross Series.
  5. Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher Series.

Max Allan Collins: F.A.Q

When was Max Allan Collins Born? How old is Max Allan Collins?

Max Allan Collins was born on March 3rd, 1948. Max Allan Collins is currently 77 years old.

Where was Max Allan Collins Born?

Max Allan Collins was born in Muscatine, Iowa, USA and is American.

What awards has Max Allan Collins won?

Max Allan Collins has won the following awards: Grand Master at the Edgar Award (2017).

What book awards has Max Allan Collins won?

True Detective: Shamus Award Best P.I. Novel (1984).
Stolen Away: Shamus Award Best P.I. Novel (1992).
A Front-Row Seat: Anthony Award Best Short Story (1998).
The Little Death: Audie Award Best Original Work (2011).
So Long, Chief: Shamus Award Best P.I. Short Story (2014).

What was the first book Max Allan Collins wrote?

The first book written by Max Allan Collins was Bait Money, published in 1973.

What was the most recent book Max Allan Collins wrote?

His most recently released work was Quarry's Return on November 5th, 2024.

Will there be any more books by Max Allan Collins?

Max Allan Collins does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.

How many books has Max Allan Collins written?

Max Allan Collins has written 243 books across 50 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 1 book in the Bones Series
  • 5 books in the Caleb York Series
  • 3 books in the Criminal Minds Series
  • 9 books in the CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Series
  • 2 books in the CSI: Miami Series
  • 3 books in the Dark Angel Series
  • 3 books in the Dick Tracy Series
  • 6 books in the Disaster Series
  • 4 books in the Eliot Ness Series
  • 4 books in the Fangoria Dreadtime Stories Series
  • 11 books in the Frank Nolan Series
  • 2 books in the G.I. Joe Series
  • 3 books in the Jackie & Maggie Starr Series
  • 3 books in the John Sand Series
  • 2 books in the Krista Larson Series
  • 5 books in the Mallory Series
  • 15 books in the Mike Hammer Series
  • 2 Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer Graphic Novels
  • 3 books in the Mike Hammer Audio Series
  • 2 books in the Mommy Series
  • 4 books in the Ms. Tree Series
  • 4 books in the Mummy Series
  • 19 books in the Nathan Heller Series
  • 4 Nathan Heller Collections
  • 2 books in the NYPD Blue Series
  • 16 books in the Quarry Series
  • 1 Quarry Collections
  • 3 books in the Reeder & Rogers Series
  • 2 books in the You Can't Stop Me Series
  • 1 book in The X-Files Series
  • 4 books in the Dick Tracy: The Collins Case Files Series
  • 1 book in the Fancy Anders Series
  • 4 books in the Road to Perdition Series
  • 14 Artist Archives Non-Fiction Books
  • 1 book in the Bibliomysteries Series
  • 2 Mickey Spillane Short Stories/Novellas
  • 22 books in the Trash 'n' Treasures Mystery Series
  • 1 Mickey Spillane Standalone Novels
  • 24 Standalone Novels
  • 5 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 7 Short Story Collections
  • 3 Graphic Novels
  • 12 Non-Fiction Books
  • 2 Patrick Culhane Standalone Novels
  • 1 book in the Akashic Noir Series
  • 1 book in the Mysterious Profiles Series

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