by Tim Dorsey
Part of Serge Storms, book 12
First published 2010
Serge A. Storms arrives at Florida's most massive beach celebration with mayhem on his mind. The self-appointed Sunshine State historian and serial killer sees Spring Break as the perfect opportunity to educate partying college students about local history while eliminating those who fail to appreciate his lessons. As thousands of revelers descend on Florida's coast for the ultimate party weekend, Serge plots his most elaborate and deadly educational experience yet. Bodies pile up between beer pongs and beach volleyball as Serge transforms paradise into his personal classroom of carnage. The festivities spiral into chaos when Serge's twisted version of historical preservation collides with the hedonistic celebration. What begins as innocent fun becomes a deadly game of survival as students discover their spring break paradise has become a hunting ground. Serge believes he's saving Florida's cultural heritage one murder at a time, turning the biggest party of the year into his most violent history lesson.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: dark-humor, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Florida
Period: Spring Break
336 pages · Hardcover · William Morrow
Content warnings: graphic-violence, murder