Hammerhead Ranch Motel

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Penzler Pick, August 2000: Florida noir features a unique blend of eccentric characters, and Tim Dorsey is a standout among writers from the Sunshine State. His stories are filled with individuals who, in any other location, would likely be incarcerated. Instead, they roam freely, causing chaos across the peninsula. In his debut, Dorsey introduced us to memorable characters who return in this sequel. Serge A. Storms, a spree killer and Florida history enthusiast, is on a quest for five million dollars hidden in a Chrysler's trunk, unbeknownst to its driver. Johnny Vegas, a perpetual playboy, has yet to lose his virginity due to a series of unfortunate events. The cast also includes 90-year-old Mrs. Edna Ploomfield, who unexpectedly shoots a flower delivery man; a DJ who legally changed his name to avoid censorship; and Safety Officer Chester "Porkchop" Dole, who monitors the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Accompanied by a weather-predicting Chihuahua, the Diaz Boys, and a host of oddballs, they converge at the notorious Hammerhead Ranch Motel as Hurricane Rolando-berto approaches. This relentless comedy is a perfect summertime read, filled with humor and impossible to put down. --Otto Penzler