Burt Reynolds Reads Andrew Vachss’ “Dope Fiend”

Strong reactions to Andrew Vachss' written work are the norm, rather than the exception, but the response to the short story "Dope Fiend," originally published in Everybody Pays, was utterly overwhelming. The intensity of readers' feedback was what inspired Vachss to write the Burke novel Pain Management. "Dope Fiend" was also included in the Proving It audiobook collection, as read by Academy Award nominee Burt Reynolds, and the response from listeners was every bit as passionate. Discover for yourself what makes this story so noteworthy—and so profoundly moving. vachss.com