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The bestselling “Serial Killer, Comedy‑Mystery” feature returns with Serge A. Storms, a charming psychopath who rocks the Sunshine State. In this latest chapter, Storms teams with his sidekick Coleman to confront a mysterious warning from his grandfather, investigate a drug‑laden studio production, and unravel a tangled conspiracy that involves the Japanese and Alabama mafias, a membership‑party cult, and a looming nuclear bomb. Set against the backdrop of Florida and Los Angeles film set‑pieces, the novel blends humor, intrigue, and a sharp critique of Hollywood’s art‑and‑commerce clout.
The story whirls from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale to Orlando and beyond, weaving crime, comedy, and cultural satire into a frantic, laugh‑provoking narrative.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Tim Dorsey
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