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Double Whammy

Series: Skink
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In Double Whammy by Carl Hiaasen, private investigator R.J. Decker is hired to uncover cheating in the competitive world of bass fishing. Set in Florida, the narrative offers a mix of crime, humour, and environmental themes, as Decker navigates corrupt tournaments and dangerous adversaries. The book promises a vibrant cast of characters and a twist-filled ride.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy fast-paced crime thrillers with a touch of dark humour. Set against the backdrop of competitive bass fishing, it unravels a cleverly tangled mystery filled with quirky characters and unexpected twists. You'll appreciate it if you like a gripping plot that combines satire and suspense in the charming setting of Florida.

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Double Whammy

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

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Follow the adventures of a news-photographer-turned-private-eye as he seeks truth, justice, and an affair with his ex-wife (The New York Times) in this hilarious caper from bestselling author Carl Hiaasen.

R.J. Decker, star tenant of the local trailer park and neophyte private eye, is fishing for a killer. Thanks to a sportsman's scam that's anything but sportsmanlike, there's a body floating in Coon Bog, Florida – and a lot that's rotten in the murky waters of big-stakes, large-mouth bass tournaments.

Here Decker will team up with a half-blind, half-mad hermit with an appetite for road kill; dare to kiss his ex-wife while she's in bed with her new husband; and face deadly TV evangelists, dangerously seductive women, and a pistol-toting redneck with a pit bull on his arm. And here his own life becomes part of the stakes. For while the double whammy is the lure, first prize is for the most ingenious murder.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408729182

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 278g

Pages: 400

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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