Triggerfish Twist is the 4th novel in Tim Dorsey's Serge Storms comedy/crime series. That alone is enough to make a good story. a must-read book on this summer's list. He further fleshes out what is probably going to be his "main character", Serge Storms, a sociopathic caree. But this isn't living -- it's Florida and the... Free shipping over $10. Crazy plots, but not very funny. Tim Dorsey has a unique sense of humor and an interesting writing style. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. As a huge Hiaasen fan, I can't believe I don't know this guy. He used to work on a Florida newspaper I believe and has used his wide knowledge of weird and bizarre events in Florida to create imaginative stories involving outlandish characters and hapless normal folk. In conclusion, Class of Ninety-seven, keep your chins up, grab your mops and get in the game. I read this on the recommendation of a friend and it didn't disappoint. Love Tim Dorsey's Serge Storms books. TRIGGERFISH TWIST makes for twisted fun....a must-read book on this summer’s list. (I say this after just giving five stars to a book written by a dog.) Triggerfish Twist. Ensconced in a lovely tropical villa on idyllic Triggerfish Lane, Jim Davenport anticipates the good life to come. There were many laugh out loud moments during the reading of this story, which adds to the enjoyment of the book. From there you can navigate to the title you are interested in. Cadillac Beach: A Novel (Serge Storms, 6), “TRIGGERFISH TWIST makes for twisted fun....a must-read book on this summer’s list.” (Tampa Tribune). or lane! When he owns all the houses on the block, he'll knock them down and build new condos.

Spend $49 on print products and get FREE shipping at HC.com. I've been reading Tim Dorsey's books in chronological order; this I believe is his fourth novel. Unfortunately for Jim, he has killed the youngest of the infamous McGraw Brothers, who got released from prison near a NASCAR track in Alabama and are heading south, bent on revenge. But this isn't living -- it's Florida and the neighborhood is not quite what it seems. "Triggerfish Twist is a different story arc for Serge A. Storms and is based on the fact that the author Tim Dorsey killed off way too many people that he needs now in the first two novels of this series. For the 2020 holiday season, returnable items shipped between October 1 and December 31 can be returned until January 31, 2021. Because of this, Triggerfish Twist is more of a parallel than an actual prequel or sequel to the entire series and thus seems to be a change from what happens. Can't wait for the next installment in the series . Tim Dorsey was born in Indiana, moved to Florida at the age of 1, and grew up in a small town about an hour north of Miami called Riviera Beach. But this isn't living -- it's Florida and the neighborhood is not quite what it seems. I know they don't sound appealing, and they murder half the cast at one point or another, but I'm telling you, this is good satire. I was hoping to find something comparable to Carl Hiassen. Tim Dorsey was a reporter and editor for the Tampa Tribune from 1987 to 1999, and is the author of twenty-four novels: Submit your email address to receive Barnes & Noble offers & updates. Tim Dorsey was born in Indiana, moved to Florida at the age of 1, and grew up in a small town about an hour north of Miami called Riviera Beach. He has the right idea when it comes to community but boy does he mess it up for the Davenports! Because of this, Triggerfish Twist is more of a parallel than an actual prequel or sequel to the entire series and thus seems to be a change from what happens.

It's a very similar style to, Tim Dorsey’s fiction series about life in Florida is fun to read but hopefully overstated.

It started a little slowly and for a couple of chapters, I wasn't sure if the humour was going to work - it seemed largely missing. There were a couple of times I wished I was holding a book in my hands instead of listening, so that I could go back and refresh my memory or easily re-read something. Dorsey's latest book was mentioned in the NYTimes Book Review last week, so I decided to check out the author for $3.79 before spending for his new book!! Jim likes Serge as well, but Martha senses something strange about Serge and orders him to stay away. Yuppies with pit bulls, hot-rodding pizza deliverymen, Machiavellian used-car salesmen, Rastafarians who refuse to smoke dope, floating pawn shops on Crack Street, neighborhood crimewatch teams running for their lives, after-midnight clientele at twenty-four-hour supermarkets that put zombie movies to shame, unnatural sex, casual violence, gore, blasphemy, and people who write checks at convenience stores.It all becomes too much for Jim, and before this peaceful Indiana farm boy knows what's happened to him, he's gone and killed someone. Florida Roadkill is awaiting me at the library.

Top subscription boxes – right to your door, Extended holiday return window till Jan 31, 2021, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Please try again. Clownfish Blues, and I was hooked from the start. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2017, All the Serge and Coleman sagas are 5 Star funny. I don't usually like 'slap stick' humor that much but this felt like such a different twist on that, it kept me engaged as I kept laughing out loud and having my jaw drop repeatedly at many of the absurd situations.

Dorsey, the master of the "Florida Man Headlines" madcap farce, gives us a prequel to the Serge Storm series...Though this is the 4th in the series, it sets up the Serge Storm into in "Florida Roadkill"...After moving to Triggerfish Lane, Serge develops an admiration for his neighbor's heroic efforts of family normalcy and attaches himself to Tampa suburban life...All of our associative characters, odd Florida history are here as our strange anti-hero tries to align the Universe...Our head-shaki. Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2008, Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2014. SELECT A BOOKSELLER - DIRECT LINK TO BUY. Be the first to ask a question about Triggerfish Twist. The plot is so bizarre.. that the reader has absolutely no way of knowing or guessing what will happen next.. Members save with free shipping everyday! Tim Dorsey should be the very definition of the perfect summer read. Jim Davenport is transferred to his company's branch in Tampa, Florida. So don’t speed and weave in traffic; other people have babies in their cars. I believe in God. His commencement speech is a fabulo, Critics who compared this novel to the movie Pulp Fiction got it right; although Serge was a touch more likable than Samuel L. Jackson, or maybe they were comparing Serge to Bruce Willis' character? There's plenty of sex, drugs, violence and rock'n'roll, plus some genuine laugh-out-loud comedy. Though initially excited by the move, the job quickly proves to be disappointing, Jim's neighbors are a strange bunch of eccentrics and crime is much worse than he had thought.

"Imagine the violence of Edna Buchanan married to the skewed worldview of Dave Barry; now you're ready to meet Tim Dorsey. or lane! Learn how and when to remove this template message, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Triggerfish_Twist&oldid=978771021, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Will be interested to see what Mr Dorsey comes up with once we get back past Florida Roadkill and the loss of two important ancillary characters.