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Name: Double Whammy
Rating: 3.5 (4 reviews)
Author: Carl Hiaasen

R.J. Decker, a newcomer to the world of private investigation, finds himself drawn into a web of deceit at Coon Bog in Florida. When a sportsman’s scam uncovers a dead body, Decker must navigate the treacherous waters of a high‑stakes bass tournament, dealing with a half‑blind hermit, a reckless ex‑wife, predatory televangelists, and a gun‑riding redneck with a pit bull. As the mystery deepens, Decker’s own life takes a dangerous turn, making the hunt for murder personally fraught and urgent.

First publish date: 1987

Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator

Authors: Carl Hiaasen

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