num_pages: 343
description: The intrepid fictional Nathan Heller discovers the truth behind the disappearance of famed aviatrix Amelia EarhartSeven times a nominee for the Shamus Award given by the Private Eye Writers of America, Max Allan Collins has twice been recipient of the honor. His craft has never been as evident as it is in his latest Nathan Heller novel, Flying Blind.Collins' fictional character has solved some of America's most notorious crimes including the Lindbergh kidnapping -- he's brought down Al Capone -- and uncovered the truth behind the assassination of Huey Long. Now Nathan Heller is faced with something quite different -- not a crime but a disappearance. More painful still, the disappearance of someone he'd known long ago, famed aviatrix Amelia Earhart. He'd been hired to protect her years ago after the discovery of threatening letters. But even Nathan Heller couldn't protect her once she boarded her plane and soared away into the horizon. Now, decades later, he's about to discover what really
language: English
title: Flying Blind
titlecomplete: Flying Blind (Nathan Heller #9)
genres: Mystery Thriller, Thriller, Crime, Historical, Fiction, Historical Mystery, Detective, Historical Fiction, Mystery
ratings_count: 503
series: Nathan Heller
awards: awardedAt: 915177600000
name: Shamus Award
category: Best PI Novel
publisher: Dutton Adult