Tourist Season
By Carl Hiaasen
- Release Date: 1986-03-24
- Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Description
Take a trip to exotic South Florida with this dark, funny book that established Carl Hiaasen as one of the top mystery writers in the game.
The first sign of trouble is a Shriner's fez washed up on a Miami beach. The next is a suitcase containing the almost-legless body of the local chamber of commerce president found floating in a canal...
The locals are desperate to keep the murders under wraps and the tourist money flowing. But it will take a reporter-turned–private eye to make sense of a caper that mixes football players, politicians, and one very hungry crocodile in this classic mystery that GQ called “one of the top ten destination reads of all time.”
Reviews
Tourist Season
5By DLM inWyoI ran across this book- I knew the author wrote Hoot.., a young adult book that got Newberry recognition.. so I thought this might be a good read. Quirky characters: Skip, a disillusioned reporter, a former football pro who wants to be a rebel, guy who likes to blow things up, and a Native American anarchist joint together to try to drive people out of Florida… and one erstwhile price detective, a former girlfriend and a Beauty Queen round out the cast. A story of how the rebels are defeated, sometimes by dumb luck and sometimes by smart deduction, wrapped in humor- it’s a darn fun read!Floridians at their worst
5By i am a gumbyA book for the time we now live in. I know it’s fiction but I think it could really happen. Makes you think. Makes you reconsider the choices you make in life and the consequences they have. Another book read and loved by Carl Hiaason.What a amazing read!
5By Junior__13Had a wonderful time reading this piece of literature ;).Tourist season
5By shapcGreat read!Tourist Season
5By ez540aIntriguing story line, the wording made me laugh and kept it interesting. Great read on a vacation.Tourist Season
4By Chicken sisterNot up to Hiaasen’s best, but still very good. I’m never going to Florida for any reason.Tourist Season
5By HayestrentCarl Hiaasen is an expert at weaving a tale that captures the reader from beginning to end. This book was no exception. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.Tourist Season
5By Krista von VistaGreat story, lots of action, suspense, and humor. Wonderful characterizations, descriptions. Editing, however, leaves something to be desired - quite a few typos.Good choice of book!
4By Karlie54Great book! I love reading Carl Hiaasen's books! They are always funny and a pleasure to read!
