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Electric Barracuda Audiobook

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Read By: Oliver Wyman Publisher: HarperAudio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 7.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 5.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Serge A. Storms Series Release Date: January 2011 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780062027245

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

49

Longest Chapter Length:

73:22 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

08 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

13:30 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

27

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Publisher Description

“Dorsey differs from writers such as Carl Hiassen, James Hall, and Elmore Leonard…These guys fire bullets. Dorsey makes sure his gun is filled with hollow-point.”

Sarasota Herald Tribune

Readers who can’t get enough of lovable serial killer Serge A. Storms can rejoice. He’s back in Electric Barracuda—the latest outrageous romp through the Sunshine State by Tim Dorsey, master of the zany crime thriller. This time Serge is a fugitive running from the police, and murder and mayhem have never been more over-the-top hilarious. Tim Dorsey’s Electric Barracuda is not to be missed. The Miami Herald put it best: “Nobody, but nobody, writes like this guy.”

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"Serge is up to his old tricks, along with his often stewed friend Coleman, in TIM DORSEY's ELECTRIC BARRACUDA, traveling from one end of Florida to the very southern tip of the Everglades. Dorsey introduces some new oddballs while Serge administers his own wacky form of justice, something no one ever walks away from, at least not the three guys that slighted Serge enough to find out what he really thought about them. Mahoney, his old nemesis, along with White and Lowe, are hot on his trail following him from one hidey hole to the next, usually within spitting distance, but too inept to realize how close they really are to nabbing him. I really enjoyed the off-color historical references, especially the Al Capone piece that takes place at the very edge of the Glades. Mahoney's 40's slang was a bit confusing but Lowe seemed to have a handle on most of it. And then there's the ending, a real gut twister, but I won't spoil it for you. If you haven't read a Dorsey Florida romp, pick up a copy of one of his twenty-five titles, happy to say I have read most of them."

— Moneysaver Editing (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “A rollicking, satirical, occasionally bloody road trip through the Sunshine State…Dorsey is fully on his game in Electric Barracuda.”

    — Denver Post
  • “Dorsey’s latest, Electric Barracuda, is a package of comedy wrapped in a criminal plot that races, staccato-paced and with nary a pause, to the bitterly funny end. Readers who enjoy comic crime will laugh at some of the sinister shenanigans…Dorsey unleashes a vivid and brutal imagination.”

    — New York Journal of Books
  • “Listeners will be happy to find themselves in the wild and wacky world of Florida vigilante killer Serge A. Storms…Oliver Wyman clearly defines characters with verbal mannerisms such as staccato speech patterns, high-pitched inflections, and changes in pause lengths. Wyman delivers the novel’s black humor and outrageous (but not graphic) scenes as Serge executes worthy targets using torture and maiming.”

    — AudioFile
  • “Bizarre and often very funny.”

    — Booklist
  • “What better place than South Florida’s lushly overgrown, gator-packed wilderness…for a fugitive to hide out? And who better to lead a tour through Snook Haven, Gator Hook, the Loop Road (Al Capone’s favorite hideout) and Cabbage Key than perennial fugitive Serge…Serge fans can revel in his increasingly arcane knowledge of Southern Florida lore as well as the cat-and-mouse thrills.”

    — Kirkus Reviews

Awards

  • New York Times bestseller
  • Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award

Electric Barracuda Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 (4.00)
5 Stars: 11
4 Stars: 13
3 Stars: 6
2 Stars: 1
1 Stars: 1
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  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I want to like Tim Dorsey's books, I really do unfortunately I don't. It just comes off to me as weirdness for weirdness sake.This is my third title and they seem to grow more disjointed and psychotic with each new book. I give up. No mas. "

    — Michael, 1/26/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " If you don't enjoy a good laugh, don't read this! Serge and Coleman are on a trek through back country Florida playing at hiding from the Law. Of course, Serge deals with various miscreants en-route as only he can. Somewhere along the line, a FLI team is made up that includes Mahoney. Oh, and Serge is given a son by Molly who then splits. Put this all together, add the Everglades and you have a terrific reading romp! "

    — Joyce, 1/22/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good. Wild antics with Surge Coleman and Little Serge? If you can overlook the serial killer part of Serge - these books are hysterical. "

    — Ruth, 1/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Ah, more adventures of Serge Storms and his buddy Coleman as they make their way through Florida. This one seemed a little bit more graphic in terms of the fates to befall Serge's victims, but as always fun to read. Tim Dorsey continues to mine Florida history and geography and intertwine these with the craziness of Serge to make a fun laugh out loud novel. "

    — Charles, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is the funniest Serge tale yet. "

    — Tom, 1/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " If it's January, I can be assured of two things, snow, and another annual installment in the continuing Serge hijinks by Tim Dorsey. I could do without the snow, but not without the next chapter in the weirdness that is Serge. It was one frenetic romp, the whole book being fast paced, with Serge and Coleman being tracked by several different authorities, including a state agent named Mahoney (a recurring character in the series), the police, SWAT teams, and a cable TV show bounty hunter. Dorsey is king of the comedic mystery. Of course, now I have to wait ANOTHER WHOLE YEAR for my next Serge fix! Finishing the latest Serge book is always bittersweet. "

    — Glenn, 12/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " light hearted funny "

    — Mike, 12/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " LOVED it! I listen to these and they are amazingly funny...makes me want to be in the backseat of the 'cuda with Serge & Mikey & Coleman! "

    — Gail, 12/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Amusing in a crazy, goof-ball way much like Carl Hiaasen with nutso characters. "

    — Kriscrowe, 12/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Serge A. Storms, serial killer of the deserving, is on the loose again down the Gulf Coast of Florida. Not only a fun read but a lot of interesting trivia about Florida and, in this particular novel, the Everglades. "

    — Diana, 11/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love Tim Dorsey and his wacky main characters Serge and Coleman! "

    — Lorrie, 11/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " so far so good!......every thing i expect from tim..lmao funny...serge is my hero!!!!! only wish he could write faster...one of my fav authors "

    — Donna, 9/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Wow that was a surprise ending. I love it. "

    — Phillis, 6/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Fun, light-hearted. Took a while to read it because I was interrupted by woodwork-painting project. "

    — Cynthia, 1/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " another crazy one from tim dorsey. I find all of his books entertaining and the characters just make me laugh. "

    — Ben, 10/19/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Roman picked this book out for me at the library. Crime in Florida at its finest. "

    — Megan, 9/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Tim Dorsey is always a fun read (not for those easily offended though). Serge heads to the everglades, carrying out his free-lance justice (others might call it serial killing) along the way. "

    — Suzanne, 8/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Crazy good fun "

    — Jeanne, 6/18/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Dorsey's one of the best! Never disappoints. "

    — Les, 5/16/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Again, Dorsey's writing proves simultaneously educational, hilarious, action-packed, creative, and quite charmingly depraved. I get it, and I truly enjoy it. I fly through his books laughing out loud. You should give him a try; check your morals at the door and enjoy a unique form of justice. "

    — Matt, 11/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book was really quirky, I guess because I have never read Dorsey before. It took me awhile to get into it, but in the end I got quite a kick out of it and was sorry to get to the end. "

    — Patti, 10/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Serge Storms....like popcorn. Good summer read. "

    — Pete, 8/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Laugh out loud funny with lots of plot twists. Dorsey is in good form with this one. "

    — Mathew, 7/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " took me a long time to make it through this book. which doesn't make sense because this was an excellent book. this one is well worth the read. "

    — Nik, 5/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " His usual goofy characters and plot-allows room for observations on American society but not as original as usual.This series contains virtually everything about Florida--history,geography,and historical sites that few visit. "

    — Mark, 5/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love all things Tim Dorsey! This book wrapped up alot of loose ends and created new ones...can't wait for the next book. "

    — Ghira, 4/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Typical Surge, in and out of trouble. With a twist, in the middle, and at the end. Face it, with Surge and Coleman, the whole book is a twist. "

    — Matt, 4/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Only Tim Dorsey could create serial killers that are as funny, informative and loveable as Coleman and Serge. As strange as it sounds if you want to learn about the history of the "Sunshine State" travel through it on the pages of Dorsey's books. "

    — Allan, 3/31/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Why did I read it. Ick! Addictive I guess. "

    — E, 3/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " another crazy one from tim dorsey. I find all of his books entertaining and the characters just make me laugh. "

    — Ben, 3/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " so far so good!......every thing i expect from tim..lmao funny...serge is my hero!!!!! only wish he could write faster...one of my fav authors "

    — Donna, 3/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I am a big fan of Tim Dorsey and his fictional campaign to right the many offenses committed against the place known as Florida, but this Serge Storms adventure seemed a little to haphazardly thrown together. Nonetheless, some great moments. "

    — Jennifer, 3/7/2011

About Tim Dorsey

Tim Dorsey is the author of multiple bestselling novels in the popular Serge Storms series, for which the Providence Journal called him “the undisputed king of the comic crime novel.” Before becoming a full-time writer, he was a police and courts reporter for the Alabama Journal and a night metro editor for the Tampa Tribune.

About Oliver Wyman

Oliver Wyman is an actor and award-winning audiobook narrator. He has won five Audie Awards from the Audio Publisher’s Association, fourteen Earphone Awards, and two Listen Up Awards from Publisher’s Weekly. He was named a 2008 Best Voice in Nonfiction & Culture by AudioFile magazine. He has appeared on stage as well as in film and television, and he is a veteran voice actor who can be heard in numerous cartoons and video games. He is one of the founders of New York City’s Collective Unconscious theater, and his performances include the award-winning “reality play” Charlie Victor Romeo and A. R. McElhinney’s cult classic film A Chronicle of Corpses.