With settings drawn from actual historical events, conflicts, and the personalities that drove them, we present a wiley, thoughtful private detective – Nathan Heller. He has a passion for justice and the moxy to do what it takes to make sure it’s well-served.

TRUE NOIR is a unique IP franchise comprising enticing fictional characters and stories set in actual historical events, places, and circumstances.

The basic concept was originally developed by nationally recognized author, Max Allan Collins and presented in his Nathan Heller series of detective novels. It was then taken a step further by co-creators Robert Meyer Burnett and Mike Bawden as they developed the TRUE NOIR audio drama, podcast, and much more.

Meet the minds behind the mysteries

Take a few moments to get to know the Imagination Connoisseurs from ICU and the Grandmaster of Detective Dramas who concocted the TRUE NOIR brand and all of the entertaining extra features, quirky merchandise, and cinematic audio dramas that make up our broad offering of eclectic goodies.

Imagination Connoisseurs Unlimited, LLC

Max Allan Collins (M.A.C. Productions)

There’s more to TRUE NOIR than meets the ear …

The thinking and planning behind TRUE NOIR goes way beyond our breakthrough audio drama (The Assassination of Anton Cermak), and includes a variety of other projects designed to entertain and engage fans of detective fiction and a well-planned murder (or two).

The Assassination of Anton Cermak (Audio Drama)

The History Behind the Mystery with Max Allan Collins (Extra Features)