by Tim Dorsey
Part of Serge Storms, book 25
First published 2022
Serge A. Storms and his stoned companion Coleman decide to slow down their frantic travels across Florida. They move into Pelican Bay, a condo complex in the Florida Keys with ocean views and welcoming residents. The peaceful community faces invasion by investors who rent units to partying tourists. Serge makes himself useful by persuading the rowdy visitors to leave, earning gratitude from his new neighbors. The tranquil island setting turns violent when a drug lord hands his operation to his ambitious son, triggering a gang war. Bullets start flying through the tropical paradise as criminal families battle for control. The residents find themselves caught between warring smugglers and disruptive vacationers. Serge must protect his adopted home using his particular talents for creative problem solving.
Genres: adventure, mystery, crime, contemporary, thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, quirky-characters
Setting: Florida, Florida Keys, Pelican Bay
Period: contemporary
Paperback
Content warnings: violence