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Vachss Wants to Upset, Anger Readers of Latest Book By Regis BeheOriginally published in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, October 12, 2001 Andrew Vachss does not want readers to finish his novels and think they’ve read a good book. He does not…

Cross Movie Update The “three short novels” referred to in the Hollywood Reporter “story” already exist. Two were by Jim Colbert and Andrew Vachss, the third was co-written with the notorious T. Rex Miller. Book #1, entitled Cross: Genesis is…

Vachss Indignant By Hugh GarveyOriginally published in The Village Voice Literary Supplement,December 1995. “Batman can’t kill, can’t curse, and can’t have sex” was the only caveat Steve Korte of DC licensed publications gave Andrew Vachss after finally convincing him to…

Vachss’ Work Emanates From His Own Cold Rage By Mark Rahner, Seattle Times staff reporter Originally published in the Seattle Times, October 15, 2000 PORTLAND — Andrew Vachss doesn’t have time for your nonsense. He can turn the “celebrity interview”…

A Man Who Will Die Trying By Paula Guran Originally published at Horror Online, May 1999 The name is pronounced “vax” as in “ax.” A succinct sharp syllable that cuts straight through the bullshit. The sort of name some word…

Rage of an Angel By Paul MannOriginally published in Elle, May 1991 Junkies, pushers, winos, prostitutes, bag ladies and cripples on skateboards. Peep shows where a quarter buys two minutes of hardcore. Kiddie porn out the back for the children…

Getting Ground by the Wheels of Justice By Jimmy BreslinOriginally published in the Daily News, September 27, 1981 Every paper, appearance ticket and verbal instruction had ordered those concerned to be in Room 219 of the Criminal Court, Building, 100…

The Story of Unborn Baby B.Court Orders Baby Be Given Up at Birth One of society’s great failures is a lack of forethought. Protective legislation is almost only ever passed following a disaster, and only then if it’s a widely…

CYBERBABBLE: One Man’s Passion to Help By Duff MacDonald Originally published in the Santa Monica Mirror, January 12-18, 2000. One could be squeamish and recoil from the frank, criminal brutality portrayed in Andrew Vachss’ novels, or take solace that his…

129 Misc.2d 508 (1985) In the Matter of Tara H., a Child Alleged to be Abused.Francis “Frank” H., Respondent. Family Court, Westchester County. October 11, 1985 James M. Robertson, County Attorney, for Westchester County Child Protective Services, petitioner. Flamhaft, Levy,…