Haiku by Andrew Vachss is a captivating novel that delves into the themes of homelessness, mental illness, and redemption. The story follows Ho, a Japanese man who walks away from teaching martial arts to find his honor, and his journey intertwined with a group of individuals living on the streets of New York City. The narrative not only educates readers about the struggles of the homeless but also explores themes of chivalry, honor, and personal transformation. Vachss's writing style, characterized by sparseness yet deep compassion, creates a rich tapestry of characters and settings that draw readers into the underbelly of society.
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From the author of the acclaimed Burke series: a searing new novel that follows a band of homeless outcasts on a journey to recover what each has lost.
Late one night, Michael spots a woman in a white Rolls-Royce throwing something into the river. Convinced that the woman is a perfect blackmail target, he attempts to recruit the others to search for her. But news that Brewster's library is slated for demolition turns this halfhearted effort into a serious mission to find the ultimate problem-solver: money, and with it a new home for Brewster's precious collection.
Each frantic knock opens another barred door as the building's destruction draws nearer. And the answers to each man's questions trigger shocking explosions that hit you with all the visceral power we have come to expect from this fierce and dynamic writer.
Underground : A screenplay by Andrew Vachss
In this lacerating screenplay, Andrew Vachss chronicles life in the "Underground," a society built by survivors of a cataclysm known only as "The Terror," where the wrong side of the human race came out on top. The world is hyper-controlled. The only "news" is on the omnipresent Info-Boards. Scrolling across each is the reward for capture of any Book Boy, the last journalists. Their truths are sprayed on the walls in their unique shade of blue: IF IT'S WRITTEN IN BLUE, IT MUST BE TRUE.
Underground is a powerful vision of a future world where the eternal struggle between the forces that can preserve or destroy.
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