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Quarry's Climax

Quarry
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Quarry's Climax by Max Allan Collins is a gripping crime thriller that follows Quarry, a seasoned hitman, who is sent to Memphis in the 1970s. Tasked with protecting a magazine mogul and identifying whoever's plotting against him, Quarry navigates the gritty world of adult entertainment. As he digs deeper, he uncovers layers of deceit and danger, where trust is elusive and violence is ever-present.
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From the award-winning author of Road to Perdition

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From the award-winning author of Road to Perdition, the new Quarry novel continues the deadly story of the assassin who stars in the acclaimed Cinemax original series.

Memphis, 1975. "Raunchy" doesn't begin to describe Max Climer's magazine, Climax, his all-hours strip club, or his planned video empire. Evangelists, feminists, and local watchdog groups all want him out of business.

But someone wants more than that and has hired a killer to end Max's career permanently. Only another hit manβ€”the ruthless professional known as Quarry, star of the acclaimed series on Cinemaxβ€”can keep Climer from becoming a casualty in the Sexual Revolution.

Series: Quarry

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  • Quarry
    This is itβ€”where Quarry’s story all began. And another life ended. The assignment was simple: stake out the man’s home and kill him. Easy work for a professional like Quarry. But when things go horribly wrong, Quarry finds himself with a new mission: learn who hired him, and make the bastard pay.
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  • Quarry's Climax
    From the award-winning author of Road to Perdition, the new Quarry novel continues the deadly story of the assassin who stars in the acclaimed Cinemax original series. Memphis, 1975. "Raunchy" doesn't begin to describe Max Climer's magazine, Climax, his all-hours strip club, or his planned video empire. Evangelists, feminists, and local watchdog groups all want him out of business. But...
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  • Quarry's List
    Quarry's List SOMETIMES INFORMATIONCAN BE THE MOST DANGEROUS WEAPON. When the man he worked for abruptly exits the business, Quarry finds himself in the crosshairs as a rival tries to take over. But what does Quarry have that the new man wants? And how did the beautiful blonde in the swimming pool become a target?
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Quarry's Climax by Max Allan Collins offers a vivid portrayal of the pornography industry during its peak, cleverly breaking down stereotypes with nuanced character development. Described as quintessential Collins, the novel is praised for its blend of well-written action, humour, and sudden brutality. Admirers of the series note its pulpy momentum akin to Mickey Spillane, with a skilfully crafted mystery that feels natural. The storytelling is fast-paced and enjoyable, making it a standout entry in the Quarry series.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785651809

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 October 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 204.0mm

Weight: 218g

Pages: 240

About the Author

MAX ALLAN COLLINS was named a Grand Master in 2017 by the Mystery Writers of America. He is a three-time winner of the Private Eye Writers of America’s Life Achievement award (2006), the Eye. His graphic novel Road to Perdition (1998) became the Academy Award-winning film directed by Sam Mendes and starring Tom Hanks. His other comics credits include the syndicated strip Dick Tracy, Batman, and (with artist Terry Beatty) his own Ms. Tree and Wild Dog. He has completed fourteen Mike Hammer novels begun by the late Mickey Spillane, and his Hammer audio novel The Little Death with Stacy Keach won a 2011 Audie. Recently he adapted the first of his Nathan Heller novels into a ten-part audio drama, True Noir. For five years, he was sole licensing writer for TV’s CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, creating best-selling novels, graphic novels, and video games. His movie tie-in novels have appeared on the USA Today and New York Times bestseller lists, including Saving Private Ryan, Air Force One, and American Gangster. Max has written and directed two documentaries and seven feature films, including the Lifetime movie Mommy (1996); and he scripted The Expert, a 1995 HBO World Premiere, as well as the film-festival favorite The Last Lullaby (2009) based on his innovative Quarry novels, which were also adapted as a 2016 TV series by Cinemax, for which Max wrote two scripts. Collins properties have also been optioned by Skydance, Lionsgate and CBS Films. His most recent self-scripted/directed indie films are Mickey Spillane’s Encore for Murder (2022), Blue Christmas (2023) and Death by Fruitcake (2024).

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