Skinny Dip Carl Hiaasen 2004 Alfred A Knopf Florida Crime Satire First Edition

Skinny Dip by Carl Hiaasen — First Edition, Alfred A. Knopf, 2004

A darkly funny Florida crime novel where marital betrayal meets environmental corruption—and revenge becomes an exercise in creative justice.

When crooked marine scientist Chaz Perrone throws his wife Joey overboard from a cruise ship, he expects his secrets to sink with her. Joey survives and teams up with former investigator Mick Stranahan to turn her husband’s life upside down. Behind his attempted murder lies a scheme that threatens Florida’s Everglades.

Beneath the outrageous humor, Hiaasen explores what happens when knowledge serves greed instead of truth. The exploitation of nature mirrors the exploitation of people, raising questions about moral responsibility and the boundary between justice and revenge. Joey’s survival becomes an act of reclaimed independence: a woman treated as disposable takes control of her own story.

Collector appeal: This stated first edition is an appealing addition to collections of Carl Hiaasen, Florida literature, environmental fiction, and satirical crime novels. Its combination of ecological concern, eccentric characters, and biting social criticism exemplifies Hiaasen’s distinctive approach to Florida crime fiction.

Book details

- Author: Carl Hiaasen

- Title: Skinny Dip

- Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf

- Copyright: 2004

- Edition: First Edition, as stated on the copyright page

- Condition: Excellent

A rewarding choice for readers who enjoy wicked humor, Florida intrigue, and uncomfortable questions about human nature.