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Praising Tim Dorsey's tongue-in-cheek humor, the Miami Herald wrote, "Nobody, but nobody, writes like this guy." Here Florida politics take the main stage in a rollicking satire that proves Dorsey's at the top of his game. When a traumatic experience forever changes Florida gubernatorial race candidate Marlon Conrad's life, he hits the road in a Winnebago to find the "real" Florida. But his odyssey is plagued with would-be assassins and cutthroat journalists.
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"Ok, so this book is completely different from the other Serge novels and still completely fantastic. I've avoided reading it for a while because the main focus isn't on the love of my life, Serge Storms, but now I'm glad I did. Dorsey takes your run-of-the-mill born to be a politician, Marlon Conrad, and turns in him to someone I would actually vote for. Marlon's development from spoiled rich boy to idealistic man is both hilarious and inspiring. Of course, Serge is still there with his usual shenanigans, but as usual, Dorsey ties it all into the plot nicely. This is a fantastic "must read" for any Serge lover."
— Essa (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Excellent…It’s manic, hysterical, and puts Dorsey well up there with the cream of comic writers who seem to have made Florida the center for satirizing America in the twenty-first century.”
— Independent (London) -
“A rip-roaring entertainment…Dorsey spares almost no one…and that’s what makes Orange Crush so wickedly refreshing. It’s just the thing to keep political junkies laughing until the next real election comes along.”
— St. Petersburg Times -
“Another outrageous, bawdy, and raucous tale…Orange Crush offers satirical situations, laugh-out-loud dialogue, and plenty of action.”
— Barnes & Noble, editorial review -
“Would-be assassins, spin doctors, scandalmongers, bloodthirsty journalists, lobbyists, and at least one serial killer…are along for the wild ride. Thoroughly cynical and over-the-top…it will produce laughs under many a beach umbrella.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“If 200-proof satire is your drink of choice, Dorsey is the guy you want behind the bar.”
— Booklist
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" Good light read for the Thanksgiving weekend. Reminds me of Carl Hiaasen. Almost too much. "
— Renae, 2/18/2014 -
" Chuckled a few times... then promptly forgot the entire book. "
— Cohan, 2/1/2014 -
" Enjoyed it. The book strikes me as just a tiny bit too ... much. Too over the top. I think this is one of those reads that you just have to be in the 'mood' for -- goofy, goofy, really strange characters etc. "
— Bob, 1/31/2014 -
" Although the flow of this novel was off at times, I enjoyed most of the authors satirical vision of Florida. Being born and raised there, I got quite a kick from all the references to the places that I enjoyed as a kid. However I can see where people unfamiliar with the state would be quite disappointed with the plot and the character interaction at times. "
— Kathy, 1/30/2014 -
" OMG! One of the funniest books I've ever read in my life!!! "
— Charlene, 1/25/2014 -
" So far, there are aspects that I like and some I don't. But I have never read anything by Dorsey and I wanted to try him. "
— Jaema, 1/19/2014 -
" Not as good as some of the others of Dorsey's but a quick enjoyable book. If you are a fan you will enjoy it. "
— William, 1/16/2014 -
" Could'nt get into this- probably wasn't in the mood. prefer Carl Hiassen. "
— Rachel, 1/5/2014 -
" Hilarious. I've read it twice. "
— Stacey, 12/19/2013 -
" This wasn't my fvorite Tim Dorsey--but they are all greta fun. "
— Robert, 11/1/2013 -
" this one was quite a bit different than the other dorsey ones i've read so far, which was nice, but it seemed to lack a little bit of the interwoven tales of a bunch of crazy people that dorsey was so great at in his other books "
— Nik, 9/3/2013 -
" If you enjoy dark, dark humor, this is a great read. May be better to read other Tim Dorsey books first to understand some of the recurring characters "
— Brian, 8/22/2013 -
" It was recommended by my boss after he noticed a copy of the sequined love nun sitting on my desk. I'm not sure I'd go back to this author - he spent the first half getting all the characters built then rushed through the action in the second half. "
— Jesse, 8/11/2013 -
" The stand-out, thus far, of the Dorsey novels I've read. Laugh-out-loud funny, touching in moments, and a great spoofing of the American political process. Plus Serge A. Storms remains my FAVORITE. "
— A., 7/2/2013 -
" Taking Florida politics to an all new level of weird, Serge rides again. Dorsey's wit and command of Florida trivia is fantastic, and this cast of characters is as goofy as ever. "
— Joel, 4/2/2013 -
" Serge Storms is just the kind of criminal you can get behind. YOU want HIS FLORIDA!!!! "
— Elektra, 1/15/2013 -
" Never would have thought about an RV used this way. "
— Gwyn, 11/14/2012 -
" Change of pace from the other novels. Entertaining look at politics. "
— Brian, 9/26/2012 -
" This is a perfect story to read at election time. Laugh out loud funny. "
— Nora, 9/11/2012 -
" Mu blog post about this book is at this link. "
— Suziqoregon, 9/3/2012 -
" The plot's a mess, just a bunch of wacky anecdotes strung together really, but this wicked little paperback is the best satire of Florida politics ever published & should be read by everyone in the Sunshine State. "
— Craig, 8/17/2012 -
" A good read. In the same family as a good Hiaasen book and a must read, especially if you lived in Florida during the 2000 elections. "
— Kristen, 8/8/2012 -
" OK, but the humor was a bit too slapstick or contrived for my tastes. Carl Hiassen has spoiled me, I guess. "
— Marguerite, 2/7/2012 -
" This book follows the adventures of Serge A. Storms as he serves as the political advisor to the serving governor of the state of Florida. A whacky and wonderful view of politics in the Sunshine State. "
— Gordon, 12/29/2011 -
" A bit different from the usual Serge mayhem, but totally delightful. "
— Kate, 10/16/2011 -
" Lots of jokes and laughs. Little plot, no real mystery. Good in small doses. Lots of books, not to be read all at once. "
— Richard, 10/3/2011 -
" Honestly, it's been a while since I've read it, and all of Tim Dorsey's books to me are very good, and I've read every last one, so one general old timey review.....two thumbs up....for all of them. "
— Tim, 8/3/2011 -
" I think this is now my favorite Serge book. It's got a few giggles and some good political commentary. "
— Adam, 6/17/2011 -
" Politics handled the right way is always absurd and hilarious. Serge and his crew did it in Orange Crush. Shades of Hiaasen, who I'm out of and am waiting for him to write another book, just make me believe that a vicious killer is the funniest and smartest guy in Florida. "
— Angie, 6/8/2011 -
" Could'nt get into this- probably wasn't in the mood. prefer Carl Hiassen. "
— Rachel, 6/3/2011 -
" This series just keeps getting better and better. "
— J.C., 4/25/2011 -
" The plot's a mess, just a bunch of wacky anecdotes strung together really, but this wicked little paperback is the best satire of Florida politics ever published & should be read by everyone in the Sunshine State. "
— Craig, 4/4/2011 -
" It was recommended by my boss after he noticed a copy of the sequined love nun sitting on my desk. I'm not sure I'd go back to this author - he spent the first half getting all the characters built then rushed through the action in the second half. "
— Jesse, 4/1/2011 -
" Change of pace from the other novels. Entertaining look at politics. "
— Brian, 2/18/2011 -
" Good light read for the Thanksgiving weekend. Reminds me of Carl Hiaasen. Almost too much. "
— Renae, 11/27/2010 -
" A fascinating, over the top view of the political scene. It was hilarious, but a sobering picture of how politics can work. "
— Ann, 11/9/2010 -
" Ending was too madcap. Funny hard hitting satire on the ever-lowering bar of human decency and intelligence in United States society in general,though... "
— David, 10/24/2010 -
" This is my favorite so far - my sister & I have met Tim; I have 2 books signed & a signed tank top - this guy is hysterical but teaches a lot about Florida along the way - very similar to Carl Hiassen "
— Jo, 8/11/2010
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 George K. Wilson
George K. Wilson is a working actor in stage, film, television, and commercials with almost one hundred audiobook narrations to his credit. He began in broadcast journalism with American Forces Radio and Television and is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He had a lead role in the cult film classic Attack of the Killer Tomatoes and appeared on television’s One Life to Live, Ryan’s Hope, and The Doctors and has been heard on voice-overs for The Guiding Light and The Cosby Show, as well as many television and radio commercials.