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Burke is blackmailed into solving a grim investigation when Kite, a professional debunker who specializes in allegations of child sexual abuse, believes he has uncovered the case of the year. Kelley seeks someone versed in the nuances of a witch‑hunt, and Burke becomes Kite’s reluctant partner.
The novel paints a stark, edgy portrait of a gritty private investigator confronting a dangerous, corrupt hierarchy while navigating moral ambiguities. Its uncompromising tone captures the relentless pursuit of truth amid a tangled web of deceit and power.
In *False Allegations*, Vachss delivers a hard‑edge thriller that exposes the darker side of investigative work and the perilous terrain of battling entrenched accusations.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Andrew Vachss
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