Order of Burke Books
Burke serves as the protagonist of Andrew Vachss' gritty crime fiction series. Abandoned in infancy by his teenage mother, Burke endured a childhood marked by foster care placements and abuse that left lasting physical and emotional wounds. Following two prison terms, he dedicates himself to a crusade against child abuse.
Readers first encountered Burke in 1985's Flood, beginning what would become an 18-book saga that concluded with Another Life in 2008. The complete Andrew Vachss Burke series, listed in publication and chronological sequence:
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| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Flood | 1985 | |
| 2 |  Strega | 1987 | |
| 3 |  Blue Belle | 1988 | |
| 4 |  Hard Candy | 1989 | |
| 5 |  Blossom | 1990 | |
| 6 |  Sacrifice | 1991 | |
| 7 |  Down in the Zero | 1994 | |
| 8 |  Footsteps of the Hawk | 1995 | |
| 9 |  False Allegations | 1996 | |
| 10 |  Safe House | 1998 | |
| 11 |  Choice of Evil | 1999 | |
| 12 |  Dead and Gone | 2000 | |
| 13 |  Pain Management | 2001 | |
| 14 |  Only Child | 2002 | |
| 15 |  Down Here | 2004 | |
| 16 |  Mask Market | 2006 | |
| 17 |  Terminal | 2007 | |
| 18 |  Another Life | 2008 |