Tourist Season

Dive into the sun-drenched, seedy underbelly of South Florida where Carl Hiaasen's groundbreaking novel, "Tourist Season," kicks off with a macabre discovery: a Shriner's fez on a Miami beach, soon followed by the dismembered remains of the local chamber of commerce president in a canal. As tourist season looms, local authorities are desperate to suppress the mounting chaos and safeguard the vital flow of visitor dollars. Enter Brian Keyes, a former reporter turned private investigator, who finds himself entangled in a bizarre web of eco-terrorism, political corruption, and deeply eccentric characters. From bumbling football players and nefarious politicians to a surprisingly philosophical, albeit very hungry, crocodile named El Fuego, Keyes must navigate a darkly comedic and increasingly dangerous landscape. This novel masterfully blends suspense, sharp satire, and a passionate environmental message, cementing Hiaasen's reputation for crafting uniquely Floridian thrillers where the absurd is always just around the corner.