Carl Hiaasen

Carl Hiaasen

8 Series

Carl Hiaasen is an American novelist known for his thriller and crime fiction novels for both adult and young adult audiences. His works consistently feature the setting of Florida, reflecting his deep appreciation for the state. Hiaasen's notable achievements include his ability to engage readers across different age groups with his vivid portrayal of the Sunshine State.

Author: Carl Hiaasen Rewritten synopsis: In Carl Hiaasen's novel, a young boy named Roy Eberhardt moves to Florida and stumbles upon a mysterious runaway boy. As Roy investigates, he uncovers an illegal operation to destroy a local owl habitat for a pancake franchise. Teaming up with his new friends, Roy embarks on a daring mission to save the owls and expose the corrupt businessman behind the scheme. Filled with humor and suspense, this story captures the essence of environmental activism and the power of youthful determination.

Black Lizard

Powder Burn

(1981)(With: William D. Montalbano)

Trap Line

(1982)(With: William D. Montalbano)

A Death in China

(1984)(With: William D. Montalbano)

The Sinners of San Ramon

(1989)(By: William D. Montalbano)

Skink

Double Whammy

(1987)

Native Tongue

(1991)

Stormy Weather

(1995)

Sick Puppy

(2000)

Skinny Dip

(2004)

Star Island

(2010)

Skink--No Surrender

(2014)

Mick Stranahan

Skin Tight

(1989)

Skinny Dip

(2004)

Juvenile

Hoot

(2002)

Flush

(2005)

Scat

(2009)

Chomp

(2012)

Squirm

(2018)

Wrecker

(2023)

Standalone Novels

Tourist Season

(1986)

Strip Tease

(1993)

Lucky You

(1997)

Basket Case

(2002)

Nature Girl

(2006)

Bad Monkey

(2013)

Razor Girl

(2016)

Squeeze Me

(2020)

Fever Beach

(2025)

Picture

The Edible Exile

(2013)

Non-Fiction

Team Rodent : How Disney Devours the World

(1998)

Kick Ass: Selected Columns of Carl Hiaasen

(1999)

Paradise Screwed: Selected Columns of Carl Hiaasen

(2001)

The Downhill Lie / Fairway to Hell

(2008)

Dance of the Reptiles

(2014)

Assume the Worst

(2018)

Anthologies

Naked Came the Manatee

(1997)

Writers on Writing

(2001)

The Best American Mystery Stories 2007

(2007)

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