I guess in one aspect I was lucky. I was so busy with Carl Hiaasen books, that I missed Tim's. But I am glad I found them, I bought all of his hardbacks in 1st editions. Which he is always gracious to sign. And started reading the series of novels, starting with the fourth.

Triggerfish Twist is really the first book in the series. It is a Prequell, and a great place to start. These books are Flroida. You have to live here to understand how right on the money these are, though funny. But isn't the truth usually funnier and stranger than fiction. This is a great blend. Not many authors have the ability to describe murders and have you laughing. And you will laugh as you read what this anti-hero does....

Buy it, you'll love it. A fast and great read. The editorial review above describes the book quite well. ( )

Jim moves to Tampa Bay in Florida. According to the statistics it's the third best place in the States for the family... Well, the statistics were wrong and very soon Jim has to deal with malfunctioning suburbians, con men, drug dealers, killers and stolen cars on his front lawn. Isn't it good that he is such a well-balanced guy?

"Insanely funny" according to the New York Times. Well, I did laugh out loud a couple of times. But generally I would say just mildly entertaining. Ok for a slow weekend. But I won't rush out to buy more books by the same author. Disliked the ending. Felt like he had done his 300 pages and needed to get out of the story quickly.... ( )

Zaney, Wacky story, always a good laugh ( )