Amazon is offering many Nathan Heller titles for 99 cents in their Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Kindle book deals from now till the end of the month (July). Titles include True Crime, Stolen Away, Neon Mirage, Blood and Thunder, The Million-Dollar Wound, Majic Man, Carnal Hours and Angel in Black.
This week’s update is mostly a link to a lengthy interview with me by Mr. Media – Bob Andelman. It focuses rather in depth on my Mike Hammer collaborations with posthumous co-author, Mickey Spillane. Late in the interview I talk about the upcoming Scarface and the Untouchable: Al Capone, Eliot Ness and the Battle for Chicago, talking a bit about my co-author A. Brad Schwartz. I also talk (toward the end of the interview) about my talented son Nathan and his career as a writer/translator (of Japanese novels, manga and video games).
Be warned that early on in the interview I got out of focus – not in terms of what I’m saying (in my opinion), but literally out of focus. Last time Mr. Media interviewed me, the angle of my little Skype camera made it look like my ceiling fan was a gigantic beanie-with-propeller cap. This time the little cam blurred me into soft focus, which at my age isn’t all bad.
But I promise you and Mr. Media that I will upgrade my camera before the next interview.
Here’s a great Mike Hammer #1 (the serialized graphic novel) review from Nerdly.
Here’s another, although head-scratchingly we only get three out of a possible five stars.
Here’s a link to my buddy Bud Plant’s great web site where he’s being good enough to carry Quarry’s War.
Finally, here’s a nice write-up on the upcoming Eliot Ness Fest at Coudersport, PA, where Scarface and the Untouchable will be represented by my co-author/cohort A. Brad Schwartz. The debut of the new HD version of Eliot Ness: An Untouchable Life will be presented by Brad as part of the festivities.
M.A.C.
Tags: Al Capone, An Untouchable Life, Eliot Ness, Mickey Spillane, Mike Hammer, Mike Hammer Comic, Nate Heller, Nathan Heller, Quarry, Quarry's War, Reviews, Sales, Scarface and the Untouchable, Spillane
The interview with Mister Media is brilliant! It was absolutely fascinating to hear how you crafted the Hammer stories! Great info Max! Hope to hear more in the future. I also secured a copy of the Hammer comic. Great art-work and Hammer is presented almost like a superhero in the Batman style. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the series. Thanks again Max, wonderful stuff!
Thanks, Paul Much appreciated. Most HAMMER comic book reviews have been great, but a few have been negative in ways that tempt me to respond here.