Triggerfish Twist (2002)

by Tim Dorsey

Series: Serge Storms (4)

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Ensconced in a lovely tropical villa on idyllic Triggerfish Lane, Jim Davenport anticipates the good life to come. But this isn't living -- it's Florida and the neighborhood is not quite what it seems. It's got overly aggressive Little League parents, drug-free Rastafarians, homicidal hookers, unnatural sex and casual violence. Oh, yes, and there's a psychopathic serial killer-cum-Sunshine-State folklorist named Serge A. Storms living directly across the street. So it's only a matter of time before Jim up and actually kills somebody ...… (more)

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I thought that the first chapter was absolutely hysterical and brilliant; top-notch writing and story-telling. Even though the story drops off in places I am bound to keep the 5-star rating in place. Dorsey is laugh out loud funny, and many, many times I had to stop and get up to walk around because I could no longer breathe I was laughing so hard.

The Serge A. Storms books are not for everyone, but if you like them then you will likely love them. I never manage to read books in order, and I don't know if that helps or not, but it took a while for me to like a few of the characters like Agent Mahoney. But even Mahoney has grown on me and is now an integral part of the narrative that I can appreciate. (

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Picathartes | Sep 25, 2022 |

I was hoping to find something comparable to Carl Hiassen. Unfortunately, it's not Tim Dorsey. Crazy plots, but not very funny. 1.5 stars would be more accurate. (

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skipstern | Jul 11, 2021 |

more craziness with Serge

ritaer | Jul 4, 2021 |

Passed this book on to Steph. Started it and no interest in finishing it. (

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ask172003 | Jun 2, 2016 |

My blog post about this book is at this link. (

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SuziQoregon | May 27, 2016 |

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Triggerfish Twist

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Hillsborough County, Florida, USA

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For Henry and Linda Losey

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My name is Edith Grabowski.

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Prequel: According to the author's site, the books are meant to be read in the order they were published, thereby making Tiggerfish Twist book number 4. (Seperate Note: The author in person told me that I should read this book first then the rest in their numeric order).

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Ferris, Henry

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Hall, James W.

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Ensconced in a lovely tropical villa on idyllic Triggerfish Lane, Jim Davenport anticipates the good life to come. But this isn't living -- it's Florida and the neighborhood is not quite what it seems. It's got overly aggressive Little League parents, drug-free Rastafarians, homicidal hookers, unnatural sex and casual violence. Oh, yes, and there's a psychopathic serial killer-cum-Sunshine-State folklorist named Serge A. Storms living directly across the street. So it's only a matter of time before Jim up and actually kills somebody ...

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Ensconced in a lovely tropical villa on idyllic Triggerfish Lane, Jim Davenport anticipates the good life to come. But this isn't living -- it's Florida, and the neighborhood is not quite what it seems. It's got overly aggressive Little League parents, drug-free Rastafarians, homicidal hookers, unnatural sex and casual violence. Oh, yes, and there's a psychopathic serial killer-cum-Sunshine-State folklorist named Serge A. Storms living directly across the street. So it's only a matter of time before Jim up and actually kills somebody...

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