This would make an excellent short story--too bad it's a full novel. David Joe Wirth reads with gritted teeth as befits the story of tough-guy Burke, who moves in a world of tough guys. Even the dogs are tough. And there's no relief in this relentless book. Wirth never lets listeners forget the underlying pain. The story of a terminally ill con looking for a final score could be told quickly, but half the book is filler. Vachss shifts time and place without warning. Tangents go nowhere and confuse a complex plot. Fans will recognize Vachss's obsession with exposing crimes against children. But the crimes are so graphically detailed that you'll need a shower and a stiff drink after listening. M.S. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine [Published: FEB/ MAR 08]
Trade Ed. • Brilliance Audio • 2007
CD ISBN 978-1-4233-4057-7 $34.95 • Eight CDs
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Library Ed. • Brilliance Audio • 2007
CS ISBN 978-1-4233-4056-0 $74.25 • Seven cassettes
CD ISBN 978-1-4233-4058-4 $87.25 • Eight CDs
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Trade Ed. • Brilliance Audio • 2007
CD ISBN 978-1-4233-4057-7 $34.95 • Eight CDs
MP3-CD ISBN 978-1-4233-4059-1 $24.95 • One MP3-CDs
DD ISBN 978-1-4233-4061-4 $24.95
Library Ed. • Brilliance Audio • 2007
CS ISBN 978-1-4233-4056-0 $74.25 • Seven cassettes
CD ISBN 978-1-4233-4058-4 $87.25 • Eight CDs
MP3-CD ISBN 978-1-4233-4060-7 $39.25 • One MP3-CDs
DD ISBN $39.25
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