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Knopf, Feb 2002, 25.95, 317 pp. ISBN: 0375411070 Though he knew better than to harangue the owner of the Union-Register, investigative reporter Jack Tagger still ripped him in front of shareholders. Thus, the forty-six year old journalist now works the obituary column. When Jack learns that James Bradley Stomarti died in a drowning accident in the Bahamas, he thinks he has a story worth more than the twelve inches his editor Emma wants to g... Double Whammy ... Lucky You Tom Krome is trying to help JoLayne Lucks recover her stolen lottery ticket. Two petty criminals, Bode Gazzer and Chub also had the winning lotto ticket but did not want to share. They want to start a militia and need all the money they can get. Tom and JoLayne go on an adventure full of antics and eccentric characters to track down the criminals and her hostage, a Hooters' waitress. JoLayne wants to save a rare piece of Florida land from bulldozers so r... Naked Came the Manatee Written by thirteen notable Florida writers, it weaves a somewhat schizophrenic tale of a plot to do away with Fidel Castro. Characters are introduced at the whim of each author, responsible solely for each of the book's thirteen chapters. This makes for a frenetic read as each writer takes his/her own spin on the strange events. A manatee is the only constant that holds the story together.... Sick Puppy (Literature) Twilly Spree is an unemployed eco-terrorist who just happens to have enough money to remain that way. He tails a man who makes him very angry by throwing his trash repeatedly out the window. So Twilly plots his revenge. He follows this man home, brekas into his house when he is not at home, and kidnaps his dog. Not to mention, after returning to the dog's home, Twilly also ends up kidnapping the trash-thrower's wife. During one of his long walks with... Hiaasen booklist Sick Puppy (Thriller/Action) Sick Puppy is an outrageous satire based on the American insistence on the creation of real estate, even if it means destroying the natural beauty and fragile environment around it. This particular work centers on the development of a Gulf coast ‘island', made in the image of yet another tourist resort. The creator of this artificial paradise is in for a shock - the natural habitat is defended by an eco warrior by the name of Twilly Spree. The obviously... Skin Tight Mick Stranahan is a retired cop living in the Florida Keys. Retired early due to injury. He still has his contacts, and is still not quite ever able to stop his interest in law enforcement. One day a man comes to his house and tries to kill him. He manages to get away, but starts thinking about who would be after him. It comes down to an old case that was never solved. The case involved a woman who went to see a plastic surgeon, Rudy Graveline. Dr... Skinny Dip Knopf, Jul 2004, 24.95, 355 pp. ISBN: 0375411089 To celebrate their anniversary, marine biologist Chaz Perrone and his wife heiress Joey go on a cruise. However, Chaz plans to kill his wife because he fears she knows about his illegal business dealings with a tycoon who is systematically destroying the Everglades. Thus, Chaz tosses Joey overboard into the Atlantic and subsequently reports her accidental drowning. However, Joey destroys her h... Tourist Season Hiaasen's first novel is packed with absurdity and laughter for its readers. This conspiracy story is based in Florida around the destruction of the keys. Hiaasen tells of an eco-terrorist bent on wreaking havoc on the unsuspected tourists who have led to the elimination of much of the natural habitat. However, this is no ordinary conspiracy plot - when the head of the chambers of commerce is found hacked to pieces and with a rubber alligator stuffed dow...
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