Sunday, September 14, 2008

More Interesting Than the Characters in His Novels

I don't read much fiction. I get enough of that just from watching the news. But when I do sink my teeth into a novel, I like the gritty realism and ultra-noir subject matter of the Burke novels by writer-lawyer Andrew Vachss.

"Burke" is an off-the-grid fixer who works on the dark side of law and society, with an unwavering hatred of child abuse and the monsters responsible for it. Much like Vachss himself, whose law practice works with children exclusively.



So if you're in the mood for a good read, toss some coin at Vachss. Your money will go to a noble cause and you'll be sure to enjoy the wild ride into the zero with Burke and his family.