Sick Puppy

Sick Puppy is an entertaining and sharply observed crime novel set against the sun-drenched backdrop of Florida. The trouble begins when Palmer Stoat, a corrupt political fixer with a taste for luxury, carelessly tosses litter out of his car window. Watching him is Twilly Spree, a wealthy, short-tempered conservationist who makes it his personal mission to punish environmental vandals.

What starts as a petty feud quickly escalates after Twilly learns about Stoat's grand scheme to destroy a pristine Gulf Coast island for commercial development. Twilly launches an eccentric campaign of retribution that soon sweeps up shady lobbyists, crooked politicians, an unusual former governor, and Stoat's beloved dog.

Blending high-stakes mystery with energetic satire, Carl Hiaasen crafts a fast-paced tale about environmental preservation and unchecked greed. It is a witty, colourful read that offers plenty of laughs alongside a biting critique of political excess.