Hard Candy by Andrew Vachss is a gritty and compelling novel in the Burke series. The book follows Burke as he navigates the dark underworld of New York City, getting entangled in a complex web of relationships and conflicts. The plot revolves around Burke's mission to retrieve Candy's daughter Elvira from the custody of Train, a cult-like figure who takes in runaways. As Burke delves deeper into this dangerous world, he must also confront his own inner demons and repair his fractured relationships with his family members.
The writing style of Hard Candy is described as fast-paced, gritty, and utterly compelling. Andrew Vachss creates a dark and noir atmosphere that captivates readers, providing glimpses into a parallel subterranean society that is both shocking and intriguing. The book delves into themes of revenge, loyalty, and the complexities of human relationships, all set against the backdrop of a grim and surreal version of New York City.
From The Publisher:
In this mercilessly compelling thriller, Burke-the private eye, sting artist, and occasional hit man who metes out a cruelly ingenious vengeance on those who victimize children-is up against a soft-spoken messiah, who may be rescuing runaways or recruiting them for his own hideous purposes. But in doing so Burke becomes a target for an entire Mafia family, a whore with a heart of cyanide, and a contract killer as implacable as a heat-seeking missile. Written with Vachss's signature narrative overdrive-and his unnerving familiarity with the sub-basement of American crime- Hard Candy is vintage Burke.
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