Andrew Vachss

Andrew Vachss

Andrew Vachss was born in New York City, New York, USA on October 19th, 1942 and passed away at the age of 79 on November 23rd, 2021.

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Andrew Vachss Stats: The most read book by Andrew Vachss on Book Notification is Flood, the first novel in the Burke series. The second most read book is Aftershock (Aftershock #1).

Below is a complete list of Andrew Vachss books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Andrew Vachss is the Burke Series.

List of Burke Books in Publication Order

Follows a private eye who tackles gritty, urban crime to protect the young and seek justice, often bending the rules to do so.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
Flood
1985
Go
2
6
Strega
1987
Go
3
6
Blue Belle
1988
Go
4
7
Hard Candy
1989
Go
5
6
Blossom
1990
Go
6
6
Sacrifice
1991
Go
7
6
Down in the Zero
1994
Go
8
6
Footsteps of the Hawk
1995
Go
9
6
False Allegations
1996
Go
10
7
Safe House
1998
Go
11
6
Choice of Evil
1999
Go
12
6
Dead and Gone
2000
Go
13
6
Pain Management
2001
Go
14
7
Only Child
2002
Go
15
6
Down Here
2004
Go
16
6
Mask Market
2006
Go
17
6
Terminal
2007
Go
18
6
Another Life
2008
Go

List of Hap & Leonard Collections in Publication Order

Features two friends who solve crimes in a tough Texas landscape. They face danger, humor, and deep bonds.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Veil's Visit (With: Joe R. Lansdale)
1999
Go
2
10
Hap and Leonard (By: Joe R. Lansdale)
2016
Go
3
Hap and Leonard: Blood and Lemonade (By: Joe R. Lansdale)
2017
Go
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List of Cross Books in Publication Order

Follows a vigilante group fighting crime with their own justice, led by a tough hero named Cross.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6
Blackjack
2012
Go
2
6.5
Urban Renewal
2014
Go
3
7.7
Drawing Dead
2016
Go

List of Aftershock Books in Publication Order

An ex-soldier fights crime to protect those who can't defend themselves, offering intense, gritty tales of justice.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
4
Aftershock
2013
Go
2
6
Shockwave
2014
Go
3
7
Signwave
2015
Go

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top standalone books are That's How I Roll, Shella, and A Bomb Built in Hell.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6
Shella
1993
Go
2
6
The Getaway Man
2003
Go
3
6
Two Trains Running
2005
Go
4
6
Haiku
2009
Go
5
Heart Transplant
2010
Go
6
6
The Weight
2010
Go
7
6
That's How I Roll
2012
Go
8
6
A Bomb Built in Hell
2012
Go
9
Mortal Lock
2013
Go
10
7
Carbon
2019
Go
11
6
Blood Line
2022
Go

List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.3
Born Bad
1986
Go
2
Another Chance to Get It Right
1993
Go
3
Everybody Pays
1999
Go

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Questioner
2018
Go

List of Graphic Novels in Publication Order (with Geof Darrow)

Ranked by popularity, the top graphic novels are Vachss: Underground, The Shaolin Cowboy Adventure Magazine, and Hard Looks: Adapted Stories.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Hard Looks: Adapted Stories
1994
Go
2
Harder Looks (With: Geof Darrow)
1994
Go
3
The Shaolin Cowboy Adventure Magazine
2012
Go
4
Vachss: Underground
2014
Go

List of Non-Fiction in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Life Style Violent Juvenile
1979
Go

List of L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories Books in Publication Order

Crime thriller shorts set in and around the world of Rockstar's video-game franchise LA Noire.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories
2010
Go
2
8
Black Dahlia White Rose ( By: Joyce Carol Oates)
2011
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List of Andrew Vachss Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Cold Blood
1991
Go
2
Dark at Heart
1992
Go
3
Erbarmungslose Stiere
2000
Go
4
L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories
2010
Go
5
Protectors: Stories to Benefit PROTECT
2012
Go
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Andrew Vachss

Andrew Vachss (Andrew Henry Vachss) was born on October 19th, 1942. Andrew passed away November 23rd, 2021 at 79 years old. Andrew Vachss was born in New York City, New York, USA.

Andrew Vachss was the author of the Burke series which consists of 18 novels. The Burke series started in 1985 with the novel Flood. The most recently released novel in the Burke series was Another Life which was released in 2008. There are no upcoming novels for the Burke series.

Andrew Vachss has made three appearances on the Kono Mystery ga Sugoi list in Japan. In 1988, his novel Strega was ranked #1. In 1991, Blue Belle made #2. In 1995, Shella was named #6.

Andrew Vachss: Awards & Accolades

Vachss' book, Strega won the Maltese Falcon Society, Falcon Award, in 1989.

Andrew Vachss books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Flood was nominated for the Anthony Award, Best First Mystery, in 1986 as well as the Shamus Award - Best First P.I. Novel in 1986. Born Bad was nominated for the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a Fiction Collection, in 1994.

Related Authors

Fans of Andrew Vachss also enjoy these authors:

  1. Michael Connelly, author of the Harry Bosch Series.
  2. David Baldacci, author of the Amos Decker Series.
  3. Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher Series.
  4. Jeffery Deaver, author of the Lincoln Rhyme Series.
  5. John Sandford, author of the Prey/Lucas Davenport Series.

Andrew Vachss: F.A.Q

When was Andrew Vachss Born?

Andrew Vachss was born on October 19th, 1942.

When did Andrew Vachss die?

Andrew Vachss died on November 23rd, 2021 at 79 years old.

Where was Andrew Vachss Born?

Andrew Vachss was born in New York City, New York, USA.

What book awards has Andrew Vachss won?

Vachss' book, Strega won the award Maltese Falcon Society, Falcon Award, in 1989.

What was the first book Andrew Vachss wrote?

The first book written by Andrew Vachss was The Life Style Violent Juvenile, published in 1979.

What was the most recent book Andrew Vachss wrote?

His most recently released work was Blood Line on January 26th, 2022.

What is the most popular book by Andrew Vachss?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Andrew Vachss book is Flood. Here are his most popular books:
  1. Flood (8)
  2. Aftershock (4)
  3. Shockwave (6)
  4. Strega (6)
  5. Another Life (6)

How many books has Andrew Vachss written?

Andrew Vachss has written 45 books across 13 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 18 books in the Burke Series
  • 1 Hap & Leonard Collections
  • 3 books in the Cross Series
  • 3 books in the Aftershock Series
  • 11 Standalone Novels
  • 3 Short Story Collections
  • 1 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 4 Graphic Novels
  • 1 Non-Fiction

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