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Safe House: A Burke Novel
 
 

Safe House: A Burke Novel (Paperback)

by Andrew H. Vachss (Author)
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Product details

  • Paperback
  • Publisher: Vintage Books (31 Oct 1998)
  • ISBN-10: 0375704302
  • ISBN-13: 978-0375704307
  • Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 10.6 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,182,194 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Vachss' hero Burke is as much an urban terrorist as a professional criminal, dedicated to smashing away at the world of sexual abuse and making a profit in the process; he and his dedicated crew of driven men and women are not entirely like any other characters in crime fiction...In Safe House, Burke is persuaded by two of his lovers to involve himself in the affairs of a woman whose Nazi ex-boyfriend wants to snatch their child and disappear into the Master Race underground--things are not that simple, because the unpleasant Lothar is playing a complicated game in which he has powerful protectors. Vachss writes with a crystalline intensity that at times almost becomes too much to believe in or bear; at his best, he captures the high adrenaline of people on the street and on the edge as well as far more distinguished writers. The touches of Hollywood and of melodrama here are part of his attempt to make us see that these things matter; Vachss is a passionate crusader whose thrillers are a fierce argument for righteous vigilantism as well as an impressively, and worryingly, enjoyable read. --Roz Kaveney --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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When Burke learns that the extortionist might be government-issue, and that the stalker is a member of a pro-Nazi cell with plans to make Oklahoma City look like a pipe-bomb, his survivalist instincts go on full alert. And when it comes down to making his own house and his family-of-choice safe, Burke turns lethal. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars About as thrilling and dirty as they come, 26 Mar 2002
Fast paced, and very raw, Andrew Vachss writes with straight to the pavement realism, conquering criminal life and lingo with ease. With characters who you love and hate in equal measures, and a compelling, morally troubling plot, I was left feeling mugged and roughed up(in a literary sense), but better for it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Safe House is ingenious., 30 Aug 1998
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Is that blatant enough? Yes. Is it true? Yes. But, is it all I have to say? Not by a long shot.

Burke is back in this latest Andrew Vachss novel, and he has returned in the same powerful style that has carried Mr. Vachss' past books far beyond the realm of being mere novels. These books don't just tell a story, they tell about life. And as we all know life can be down right dirty, and often ugly.

Still, it is a compelling read in more ways than that. Burke's "family" is again found in this story and we can enjoy a look at how people should expect, even demand, to be treated to be worthy of trust and friendship.

To tell you the plot would be to repeat all you have read in previous reviews, but I will say this: To any and all who may claim that Safe House is "relatively derivative and unoriginal" is to not have understood a word Mr. Vachss has written. Safe House is powerful and poignant, a book read for both the way it is written and the truth of what it has to say. To say it's "another Burke novel" is true, but hardly covers the strength of its message, or the point of its being written. To tell you to "read it" is fabulous advice (and you should do so), but to say "it's a learning experience" is more to the point. And it's the kind of learning we all had better start doing.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Burke to the Basics, 24 Mar 1998
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After the dogma and "preachiness" of False Allegations,
which wasn't necessarily bad, mind you, but a little long,
it's nice to see Vachss get back to the Basics.

Burke is back in full style, tough, hard-boiled, and a problem to solve.
The intricacies of the story, the development of the characters, the pay off at the ending
All these together prove that Vachss is becoming a better writer as he goes along.

IF you know Vachss, you won't be surprised here.
All the elements are here, the righteous indignation, the disgust with the legal system, and the notion of family.
All in all, with Safe House, M. Vachss brings us back to the hard-boiled character that we met in Flood. Great Read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Without a doubt the best author I have come across!!
Vachss never fails to amaze me... I became hooked after reading 'Sacrafice' and now I find myself scouring bookshops and Amazon for more of his works. Read more
Published on 6 Jul 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars Money Talks...B.S. Walks...and Vachss Writes!
A friend suggested that I read SAFE HOUSE, and now I am hooked. Just the picture of Vachss wearing an eyepatch for the author's photo was enough to interest me. Read more
Published on 24 May 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Money Talks...B.S. Walks...and Vachss Writes!
A friend suggested that I read SAFE HOUSE, and now I am hooked. Just the picture of Vachss wearing an eyepatch for the author's photo was enough to interest me. Read more
Published on 24 May 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good!
I like Vachss' works, but I hated "False Allegations" -the last one. (I posted my reasons in a review of that book.) Truly enjoyed this one though! Read more
Published on 23 May 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Vachss again presents astonishing depth of observation
In Safe House, Andrew Vachss again offers the reader the benefit of his astounding observational powers. Read more
Published on 10 Jan 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Steel and Silk!
I don't usually read mysteries, but a friend said I *had* to try Vachss. I started with Hard Candy. I never read anything so cold and so sexy at the same time. Read more
Published on 31 Dec 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars If the truth is dangerous, this book is a ticking bomb!
There's a reason why Vachss fans range from cops to convicts. He gives you a great plot and even greater characters. But what you get most is TRUTH. Read more
Published on 23 Dec 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful and intense!
I read everything in the so-called "hardboiled" genre, and none of them can lay a glove on Burke and his crew. Vachss is cold, bold, and never gets old.
Published on 17 Dec 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars This one connects with both barrels!
This is actually a "dual" review. My boyfriend and I both love Vachss books, but we see them differently. My favorites are Blue Belle and Down in the Zero. Read more
Published on 5 Dec 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!!
Blue Belle will always be my favorite, but this one was amazing too. Vachss understands women better than any writer I have ever read. Read more
Published on 29 Nov 1998

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