In this quirky Florida crime caper, Serge A. Storms navigates the challenges of condo living with his signature humor and chaos. The story blends absurdity and crime, showcasing Dorsey's unique comedic style. As Serge embarks on his latest escapade, readers can expect a wild ride filled with eccentric characters and unexpected twists, highlighting the absurdities of modern life in a vibrant setting.
The story follows Serge A. Storms, a wildly unpredictable and humorous character, on a chaotic and outrageous adventure through Florida. Known for his irreverent antics and darkly comedic style, the author Tim Dorsey crafts a narrative filled with mayhem and unexpected twists, showcasing the vibrant and eccentric backdrop of the Sunshine State. This madcap journey promises to entertain with its blend of humor and satire, appealing to fans of offbeat adventures.
In this thrilling adventure, Serge and Coleman embark on a wild spring break journey filled with unexpected twists and outrageous escapades. Their antics lead them through a series of comedic and chaotic situations, showcasing their unique personalities and the bond between them. As they navigate the craziness of the season, readers can expect a blend of humor, action, and memorable moments that highlight the fun and unpredictability of spring break.
More outrageous than Santa Claus in a Speedo, When Elves Attack serves up a Yuletide feast of the pure gonzo humor the New York Times Book Review enthusiastically attributes to this fearlessly funny writer. Welcome to Tim Dorsey's slice of America - where nobody gets out unscathed and un-Santa- Claused!
The plot follows a local historian, Serge Storms, whose violent tendencies resurface when he stops taking his medication. As he spirals into chaos, he targets a diverse array of characters, including gangsters, frat boys, and struggling entertainers. The story blends dark humor with suspense, showcasing Storms' unpredictable nature and the absurdity of his victims' situations. This thrilling narrative explores themes of madness and morality while painting a vivid picture of a chaotic underworld.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Florida Keys, a historian and spree killer embarks on a quest for love and marriage. As Serge A. Storms travels to find his perfect match, the journey promises a mix of humor and chaos, blending his unique personality with the picturesque yet unpredictable scenery of the region. This quirky adventure explores themes of romance and the unexpected twists of life, showcasing Serge's eccentricities along the way.
In this comedic adventure, Serge Storms, a quirky and lovable character, embarks on a journey as a freelance fixer after binge-watching legal movies set in Florida. Ignoring traditional paths like law school, he immerses himself in the locales of iconic films such as Body Heat and Cool Hand Luke. With his unique perspective and outrageous antics, Serge navigates the legal world while exploring his passion for Florida's cinematic history, making for a wild and entertaining ride.
Ensconced in a lovely tropical villa on idyllic Triggerfish Lane, Jim Davenport anticipates the good life. But the neighbourhood is not quite what it seems. For one thing, it's got psychopathic serial killer-cum-folklorist Serge A. Storms. So it's only a matter of time before Jim up and actually kills somebody...
Penzler Pick, August 2000: Is it Florida, or is it the mystery writers who set their stories there? There seems to be a tradition of Florida noir that is as loony as that name implies. Tim Dorsey is the newest writer from the Sunshine State whose stories are inhabited by a cast of characters who, in any other state, would probably be behind bars. In Dorsey's world, not only are they roaming free, they are also wreaking havoc with impunity up and down the peninsula. In his first book, Florida Roadkill, Dorsey introduced us to several characters who are still at large as his second story begins. Serge A. Storms is a spree killer and Florida history buff, still looking for the five million dollars that's stashed in the trunk of a Chrysler--unbeknownst to the driver--somewhere in the state. Johnny Vegas is a playboy who, because catastrophic events always seem to get in the way, has yet to lose his virginity. Also along for the zany ride is 90-year-old Mrs. Edna Ploomfield, who blows away a man delivering her flowers and chocolates; a DJ who changed his name legally to Boris the Hateful Piece of BLEEP so that he would not be BLEEPED on the air every time he used the name; and Safety Officer Chester "Porkchop" Dole who watches the monitors on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Along with a dancing Chihuahua who forecasts the weather, the Diaz Boys, Harvey Fiddlebottom, undercover cops, and a variety of oddballs, they will congregate in or around the seediest place never to have been shut down, the Hammerhead Ranch Motel on the Gulf of Mexico. There, they will play out their lunacy as Hurricane Rolando-berto bears down on them. This is a wonderful summertime read, relentlessly funny and impossible to put down. --Otto Penzler
The world's most lovable serial killer is back. During this latest cavalcade of nonstop felonies, Serge Storms finds time to resurrect his obsession with movies, particularly those showcasing his beloved Florida. And he wants answers! Why aren't more films shot there? How come the ones that are stink so bad? Naturally, Serge, accompanied by his substance-sustained sidekick, Coleman, must immediately hop a transcontinental flight to straighten out Hollywood once and for all. But, of course, being Serge, his mission is sidetracked by perpetual detours to irresistible celluloid landmarks . . . and intrigue. Welcome to Tim Dorsey's slice of America - where nobody gets out unscathed and untanned!