The Recurring Cast
Burke book 1 · 1985

Flood

Burke book 1 by Andrew Vachss

Noir and hardboiledPrivate eye

A woman named Flood, a skilled martial artist, hires Burke to help her find a man who harmed a child.

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Book facts

Author
Andrew Vachss
Series
Burke, book 1 of 18
Published
1985
Setting
Set in New York
Characters charted
6
Chart confidence
High

Who is in Flood

6 recurring or key characters from Andrew Vachss’s chart. Introduces Burke, Max the Silent, The Prof, Mama Wong and 2 more.

Lead 1

  • BurkeFirst appearanceEx-convict and mercenary

Major 5

  • Max the SilentFirst appearanceMute Mongolian warrior
  • The ProfFirst appearanceSmall, rhyming old con
  • Mama WongFirst appearanceOwner of a Chinese restaurant
  • MichelleFirst appearanceTransgender friend
  • FloodFirst appearanceWoman hunting a killer

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