Road to Perdition by Max Allan Collins (Crime Novel Basis for Movie) Paperback

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The powerful and gritty crime novel that inspired the Academy Award-winning film.

This listing is for the paperback edition of "Road to Perdition," the classic historical thriller by celebrated crime author Max Allan Collins. This novel is based on the acclaimed graphic novel of the same name.

About the Book:

Set in the violent, gangster-run world of the Great Depression, the story introduces Michael O'Sullivan, a loyal and feared enforcer for an Irish mob boss in Rock Island, Illinois. Known as the "Angel of Death," he is also a devoted husband and father.

When his work tragically spills over into his home life, O'Sullivan's son witnesses a mob killing, and their lives are irrevocably shattered. Betrayed by the crime family he once served, O'Sullivan and his young son are forced to go on the run. Together, they embark on a dark and unforgettable journey of survival and vengeance, pursued by both the mob and the law. It is a haunting story about loyalty, betrayal, and the complex bond between a father and son.

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Genre: Crime Fiction, Historical Thriller, Noir Author: Max Allan Collins Format: Paperback