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Stormy Weather

Series: Skink
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Stormy Weather by Carl Hiaasen is a darkly comedic thriller set in post-hurricane Florida. The story intertwines several peculiar characters, each with their own mischievous agendas amid the chaos, including a fraud artist, a corrupt insurance adjuster, and a zoo escapologist. As their paths cross, hilarious and chaotic consequences unfold in the hurricane-ravaged landscape.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a taste for dark humour and appreciate a wild mix of quirky characters set against the chaotic aftermath of a natural disaster. This crime and thriller tale combines environmental themes with a fast-paced plot, making it a compelling read for fans of imaginative storytelling and satirical twists.

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The classic thriller in the Skint series from the king of satirical crime fiction, international bestseller Carl Hiaasen.

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A hilarious and scathing novel about a crazed and determined man who has devoted his strange existence to saving southern Florida from con artists and carpetbaggers after a hurricane hits.

When a ferocious hurricane rips through southern Florida, insurance fraudsters, amateur occultists, and ex-cons waste no time in swarming over the disaster area.

Caught in the middle are Max and Bonnie Lamb, honeymooners who abandon their Disney World plans to witness the terrible devastation.

But when Max vanishes, Bonnie, aided by a mysterious young man with a tranquiliser gun and a roomful of human skulls, has to follow her only clue: a runaway monkey.

Hysterically funny . . . Hiaasen at his satirical best - USA Today

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    A hilarious and scathing novel about a crazed and determined man who has devoted his strange existence to saving southern Florida from con artists and carpetbaggers after a hurricane hits. When a ferocious hurricane rips through southern Florida, insurance fraudsters, amateur occultists, and ex-cons waste no time in swarming over the disaster area. Caught in the middle are Max and...
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Stormy Weather by Carl Hiaasen is praised for its vibrant characters and witty, satirical take on the chaos following a hurricane in Florida. Critics highlight Hiaasen's sharp and humorous critique of human greed and folly, wrapped in a briskly-paced crime and thriller narrative. The novel's blend of eccentric personalities and environmental themes has been described as both entertaining and thought-provoking, making it a compelling read for fans of the genre.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408729229

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Carl Hiaasen was born and raised in Florida. His previous novels include the bestselling Nature Girl, Star Island, Bad Monkey and Razor Girl, and three bestselling children's books, Hoot, Flush and Scat. They have been translated into 34 languages, 33 more than he can read or write. Carl Hiaasen also writes an award-winning weekly column for The Miami Herald.

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