The Cost of Protecting Others
- Burke’s relentless pursuit of justice often comes at great personal cost
- The novel examines the sacrifices required to fight for those who cannot fight for themselves
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Andrew Vachss’s Flood is a gritty exploration of justice through the eyes of Burke, a private investigator confronting society’s darkest crimes. Set in a morally ambiguous world, the novel highlights the cost of fighting for the vulnerable and exposes systemic failures, making it a compelling commentary on resilience and ethical complexity
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