Sick Puppy

A darkly comic thriller set in sun-scorched Florida, this novel follows a mild-mannered man whose life unravels after a violent road-rage encounter with a powerful political fixer. When the fixer’s purebred puppy is stolen in retaliation, the fallout exposes a web of corruption, environmental crime, and ruthless ambition. As the search for the missing dog intensifies, so does the satire, with eccentric characters and escalating schemes colliding in classic Hiaasen fashion. Known for his sharp wit and environmental advocacy, Carl Hiaasen blends screwball humor with pointed social commentary, skewering political hypocrisy and greed. Fast-paced and irreverent, this is a lively read for fans of crime fiction who enjoy their suspense served with bite and laughter.