Mad Money

In these two novels by Grandmaster Max Allan Collins, Nolan and Jon are forced to rob a mall in one night or else their girlfriend will die. This is their biggest and deadliest job yet, and it also includes the bonus full-length novel Mourn the Living, which offers a look back at Nolan's early years as a professional thief.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 25 April 2023
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Nolan is faced with an impossible task: he must rob every store in a mall in one night, or his girlfriend will die. This thrilling story is a compilation of two Nolan novels by Grandmaster Max Allan Collins, previously published separately. Nolan and Jon have left their life of crime behind them, but when a ruthless adversary from their past resurfaces, they are forced back into the heist game with a devastating ultimatum: pull off an insanely ambitious overnight robbery or Nolan's kidnapped lover will not survive to see the morning. This is Nolan's most significant and deadliest job yet, and the book also includes a bonus full-length novel, Mourn the Living, which offers a glimpse into Nolan's early years as a professional thief. The novels have been out of print for 35 years and are now appearing in bookstores for the first time.

Introduction:
Nolan is a skilled thief who has been operating in the criminal underworld for years. He has a reputation for being able to pull off daring heists and has always managed to stay one step ahead of the law. However, when he receives a threat that his girlfriend's life will be in danger if he doesn't rob every store in a mall in one night, he knows that he has to take action.
The Ultimatum:
Nolan's girlfriend has been kidnapped by a ruthless gangster who demands that Nolan rob every store in a mall in one night or else she will die. Nolan is given a deadline of 24 hours and has no choice but to accept the challenge. He knows that this is his biggest and deadliest job yet, but he also knows that he has to do it for the love of his girlfriend.
The Plan:
Nolan begins to plan the heist with his trusted partner, Jon. They spend weeks researching the mall, studying the security systems, and identifying the weak points. They also recruit a team of skilled criminals who are willing to risk their lives for the cause. The plan is intricate and requires a perfect execution, but Nolan and Jon are confident that they can pull it off.
The Heist:
On the night of the heist, Nolan and Jon and their team of criminals arrive at the mall. They use their skills and expertise to break into the stores, steal the goods, and escape without being detected. The operation is intense and chaotic, with the criminals working in teams to cover their tracks and avoid detection. However, things start to go wrong when they encounter a security guard who recognizes Nolan from a previous heist.
The Chase:
The security guard calls the police, and Nolan and his team are forced to flee. They race through the mall, dodging security guards and trying to escape. The chase is intense, and Nolan and his team are barely able to escape. They manage to get away, but they know that they have narrowly escaped with their lives.
The Aftermath:
Nolan and Jon are relieved that they have managed to pull off the heist, but they also know that they have made enemies. The gangster who kidnapped Nolan's girlfriend is now after them, and they are in danger. They are forced to go into hiding, and they spend months trying to stay one step ahead of their pursuers.
Conclusion:
In the end, Nolan and Jon are able to survive and escape their enemies. They are hailed as heroes by the public, and they are praised for their bravery and skill. However, they also know that they have made mistakes and that they cannot return to their old lives. Nolan and Jon decide to use their skills and expertise to help others, working as private investigators to help people who have been victimized by criminals.

Weight: 310g
Dimension: 130 x 198 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789091465