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The sequel to the remarkable Florida Roadkill - an extraordinarily original novel from a new young American author - a funny, stylish, irreverent and shocking thriller.Tim Dorsey's sparklingly original debut novel - Florida Roadkill - was a hyper, jump-cut, manic black comedy that took Florida Noir to new extremes. Fellow writers and critics were quick to acclaim the bright new talent that created a high-voltage crime tale suffused with blacker-than-black humour and an infectious fascination with Florida's strange beauty.In Florida Roadkill, the strangely lovable homicidal maniac Serge Storms drove a series of stolen cars around Florida in pursuit of five million dollars hidden in the boot of the wrong car, leaving behind him a bewildering trail of bodies. Now, Serge takes up the chase once more, tracking the car and its hidden money to a dilapidated motel in Tampa - the Hammerhead Ranch Motel.
Serge Storms, a homicidal yet oddly charismatic protagonist, resumes his chaotic pursuit of five million dollars hidden in a stolen vehicle. Driven by a manic obsession and a unique, encyclopedic knowledge of Florida history, Serge navigates a landscape of eccentric characters and violent encounters. He faces off against various criminals and law enforcement figures who are equally desperate to secure the hidden fortune. The narrative unfolds through a high-voltage, jump-cut style that mirrors the erratic and unpredictable nature of the protagonist's path across the state.
This novel is characterized by its frenetic energy and commitment to the Florida Noir subgenre. The narrative relies on a distinct blend of extreme violence and absurdist comedy that defines the author's early work. Readers often note the protagonist's unpredictable nature as the primary engine driving the plot forward through various locales. The work functions as a stylistic continuation of the series, maintaining the high-voltage pacing and satirical focus established in the debut.
Page Count:
291
Publication Date:
2000-01-01
Publisher:
HarperCollins
ISBN-10:
0006513069
ISBN-13:
9780006513063