Basket Case

Dive into Carl Hiaasen's darkly comic thriller that will keep you entertained with its satirical take on journalism and murder. This compelling novel follows an obituary writer who stumbles upon the story of a lifetime when a rock star's suspicious death catches his attention.

Book Details

• Author: Carl Hiaasen
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
• ISBN: 978-0-446-61193-0
• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Pages: 432
• Publication Year: 2003
• Genre: Humorous Fiction, Contemporary Literature & Fiction

Story Overview

Once a hotshot investigative reporter, Jack Tagger now bangs out obituaries for a South Florida daily, plotting to resurrect his career by yoking his byline to some famous stiff. Jimmy Stoma, the infamous front man of Jimmy and the Slut Puppies, dead in a fishy-smelling scuba accident may be just the stiff Jack needs—if only he can figure out what happened. Standing in the way are an editor who wants Jack to break her cherry, Stoma's ambitious pop-singer widow, and the soulless, profit-hungry newspaper owner Jack once publicly humiliated.

Features

• Darkly comic thriller with Hiaasen's signature satirical style
• Engaging mystery set in the world of journalism and rock music
• Perfect for fans of humorous crime fiction
• Compelling characters and witty dialogue
• Page-turner that blends humor with suspense

Perfect For

• Fans of Carl Hiaasen and humorous crime fiction
• Readers who enjoy satirical takes on contemporary issues
• Book clubs looking for entertaining discussion material
• Anyone who loves Florida-based mysteries
• Readers seeking character-driven stories with dark humor

Condition

This book is in very good condition - carefully pre-owned with minimal wear. Pages are clean and readable, binding is secure, and cover shows light signs of use. A great find for any book lover!

Why Choose This Book?

Experience Carl Hiaasen's masterful blend of humor and suspense in this engaging thriller. Perfect addition to your personal library or as a thoughtful gift for the mystery lover in your life.