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Patrick and Barbara McDougal, newly unemployed Wisconsinites, decide to take a modest vacation in sunny Florida. Their trip quickly spirals after they are robbed of everything. Amid the chaos, they are rescued by the big‑hearted, eccentric tour guide Serge Storms. Serge, a charismatic and often unpredictable character, leads them through the quirky streets of Florida in a series of comedic, high‑energy escapades that blend mystery, humor, and a touch of the macabre.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Tim Dorsey
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