Tiger Shrimp Tango: A Novel by Tim Dorsey (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Tiger Shrimp Tango by Tim Dorsey No one loves Florida more, or can keep it safe from invasive criminal species better than self-appointed Sunshine Sheriff Serge Storms. When a particular scam leads to the death of a few innocents and a young womans disappearance, Serge and his perpetually self-bent sidekick Coleman--aided by his new pal, latter-day noir private eye Mahoney -- load up the car for a riotous road trip to do right. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Determined to save a damsel in distress, the Sunshine States favorite serial killer and encyclopedia of Florida lore Serge Storms dances a tango of death and mayhem in this funny and dementedly entertaining crime caper from Tim Dorsey, author of the New York Times bestseller The Riptide, Ultra-Glide.Thanks to the Internet, America has become a playground for ruthless scam artists out to make an easy buck. And where do these models of entrepreneurship hail from? Why, the Sunshine State of course!No one loves Florida more, or can keep it safe from invasive criminal species better than self-appointed Sunshine Sheriff Serge Storms. When a particular scam leads to the death of a few innocents and a young womans disappearance, Serge and his perpetually self-bent sidekick Coleman--aided by his new pal, latter-day noir private eye Mahoney--load up the car for a riotous road trip to do right. Packed with seafood, mayhem, blood, Colemans deep thoughts, Floridian lore, and more, Tiger Shrimp Tango is a hilarious treat from the incomparable Tim Dorsey. Back Cover All just another day in Serge Stormss sun-splashed paradise! Thanks to the growth of the Internet, America finds itself plagued by a noxious epidemic of ruthless scam artists. Where do they all come from? If you guessed 110 percent of them are spawned in Florida, you win the cigar. . . . When a new digital scheme goes horribly awry-- causing innocents to die and a young woman to go missing--only one person can set things right: obsessive Florida trivia buff and reluctant serial killer Serge Storms. Aided by his perpetually addled sidekick, Coleman, and latter-day noir private eye Mahoney, Serge launches a crusade to rid his beloved state of predators and save the girl. But Serges mission is hampered by one pesky little detail: hes being tracked by a hit man dis-patched from his murky past. And all bets are off when Serge learns the same assassin is responsible for killing the love of his life years ago. Its not long before the two begin tracking each other around Florida in a frenzied M Author Biography Tim Dorsey was a reporter and editor for the Tampa Tribune from 1987 to 1999, and is the author of twenty-five other novels: Mermaid Confidential, Tropic of Stupid, Naked Came the Florida Man, No Sunscreen for the Dead, Pope of Palm Beach, Clownfish Blues, Coconut Cowboy, Shark Skin Suite, Tiger Shrimp Tango, The Riptide Ultra-Glide, When Elves Attack, Pineapple Grenade, Electric Barracuda, Gator A-Go-Go, Nuclear Jellyfish, Atomic Lobster, Hurricane Punch, The Big Bamboo, Torpedo Juice, Cadillac Beach, The Stingray Shuffle, Triggerfish Twist, Orange Crush, Hammerhead Ranch Motel, and Florida Roadkill. He lives in Florida. Review "One would have to be unbalanced to write this book, afflicted to read it, and delusional to understand it. Naturally, I loved almost every word of it." -- Bookreporter.com"Tim Dorsey balances the right blend of crime, mystery, humor and zaniness to a very special and engaging effect." -- ReviewingTheEvidence.com"Another quirky plot that will make you laugh out loud... All of Tim Dorseys books have been a delight, but I think this one is at the head of the pack." -- BookLoons.com"Wild; lovingly violent; and very, very clever." -- MyrtleBeachOnline.comA fun book to read. The workings of Serges mind is a wondrous thing. -- The Oklahoman Review Quote "Wild; lovingly violent; and very, very clever." Description for Library Florida booster and serial killer Serge Storms goes on an outrageous road trip to rescue a young woman who has disappeared after a particularly noxious scam. With a 75,000-copy first printing. Details ISBN0062092812 Author Tim Dorsey Short Title TIGER SHRIMP TANGO Language English ISBN-10 0062092812 ISBN-13 9780062092816 Media Book Format Hardcover Residence FL, US DEWEY 813.54 Series Serge Storms Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-01-28 Subtitle A Novel Series Number 18 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2014-01-28 NZ Release Date 2014-01-28 US Release Date 2014-01-28 UK Release Date 2014-01-28 Pages 320 Audience General Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint Collins Place of Publication New York Imprint US William Morrow Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:78259294;

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