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Set in the warped politics of Southern Florida, Skinny Dip follows Joey Perrone after she survives a staged murder by her husband. Choosing vengeance over justice, she teams up with friends, former police, and reluctant allies to confront the criminal network behind the crime. The novel blends suspense, crime, and offbeat humor as it explores themes of marriage, hazardous waste, and the ironies of human ambition.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Carl Hiaasen
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