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  1. Dogs of The Zero – Simba

    Dogs of The ZeroSimba Simba, in all his demonic glory. Bullmastiff/German shepherd cross. Born in a junkyard, rescued from drowning at last second (his brothers and sisters had already gone that route, in a 55-gallon oil drum). The most feral…

  2. Dogs of The Zero – Honey & Pokey

    Dogs of The ZeroHoney & Pokey People always ask what that is I’m wearing around my neck.It’s Honey’s therapy-dog tag. —Andrew Vachss Excerpted from the 70th Anniversary Celebrations of Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine: Beginning in 1986, EQMM hired its own…

  3. Cain by Andrew Vachss: Dog Stories

    Cain by Andrew Vachss “Look at my Buster … look what they did to him.” The old man pointed a shaking finger at the dog, a big German shepherd. The animal was cowering in a corner of the kitchen of…

  4. The Concrete Puppy by Andrew Vachss: Dog Stories

    The Concrete Puppya Cross storyby Andrew Vachss “Do you know where the Red 71 poolroom is?” the woman asked, bending forward to speak through the open window of the cab. The cabbie took in the woman’s wild mane of red…

  5. Dead Game by Andrew Vachss: Dog Stories

    Dead Gameby Andrew Vachss “Dead Game” from Hard Looksadaptation by Neal Barrett, Jr.art by John Bergin  I’m no good until I get hit the first time. Tony says I’m a slow starter. But once I get going, nothing can stop…

  6. Mad Dog by Andrew Vachss: Dog Stories

    Mad Dog a Cross storyby Andrew Vachss “How come you want to give him up? He turn on you or something?” I shifted my weight in the battered vinyl office chair, scratching the big Doberman behind his ears the way…

  7. Mary Beth Testifies by Andrew Vachss: Dog Stories

    Mary Beth Testifiesby Andrew Vachss I called the DA’s office. They told me Wolfe was on trial, in Long Island City, Part L-3. Bureau chiefs don’t try cases. I put it together. Threw on my lawyer suit and headed out…