When Elves Attack

A Joyous Christmas Greeting from the Criminal Nutbars of the Sunshine State

By: Tim Dorsey

Narrated by: Oliver Wyman

Length: 5 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

I’m dreaming of a Serge Christmas...
Palm trees with twinkle lights...
Santa’s big belly protruding over a neon Speedo....

It’s ho, ho, ho time in this hilarious and wacky Florida holiday tale, featuring bighearted psychopath Serge Storms and his sidekick, Coleman. Like Santa, Serge knows who’s been naughty and who’s been nice. Few can give with the generosity and creativity of Serge, and as December 24 rolls around, he is filling up the Serge sleigh with an unforgettable bag of presents.

But before that, it’s all a big free-range Christmas office party, where Serge will be spreading his special cheer. And there’s that last-minute go-for-broke spree at the mall (just beware of those attacking elves - they bite). While you’re there, skip the lame photo on Santa’s lap - Serge will give you a lap ride you’ll never forget. As for that addled elf Coleman, there’s nothing like a white Christmas. Let it snow!

So grab a six-pack, spike the eggnog, and hit the dunes on the beach as Serge and Coleman roast some nuts on an open fire and prove that reindeer really do know how to fly!

©2011 Tim Dorsey (P)2011 HarperCollinsPublishers

Fun book

Very well done!
Great story and very well peformed by the reader.
I would recomend this to anyone who likes Christmas and laughter

When great writing attacks!

Best narrator ever! Love this series. Never disappoints. I'm always sad when it ends.

Another hilarious story!

This will keep you rolling!
Narrator is awesome!
I love this series, can hardly wait for next book!

Serge's voice!! Ugh.

Would you listen to When Elves Attack again? Why?

I love Tim Dorsey and have read all his novels. This is the first one I listened to as an audio book as I commute to a different state during the week now.

Great crazy story as always-- we need alternative holiday books! The only thing I didn't like was Serge's voice. Sure he's manic and bipolar and whatever. BUt he is also a really large, strong, studly guy, and shouldn't have a weasely voice. He sounded more like bob newhart on speed than the Serge I had in my mind.

Excellent otherwise..

A little Short but not bad

The book is funny but it reads like a few extra chapters from atomic lobsters. Very short and not too much of a story, still funny. He is no Christopher Moore but when you have nothing else it’s something that will keep you entertained.

More crazy people in Florida

Where does When Elves Attack rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It ranks about 6 our of 10.

What did you like best about this story?

How insane it was

Which scene was your favorite?

My favorite scene was at the end when everyone celebrated Christmas together.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I was somewhat shocked at how casually murder of the bad guys was treated.

Any additional comments?

All in all, a very enjoyable and entertaining book.

Another Serge smash

If you haven't heard the Serge tales, this is probably as good as any to start.As the characters are from other books, you might want to listen to Triggerfish Twist, Stingray Shuffle and some others as well. Dorsey's characters are creative, twisted, and colorful as he takes his swipes at Florida's foibles. Mr. Wyman does his usual superb interpretation. Treat yourself to a wild Christmas present in this book.

a favorite

this story is a fave. all the favorite characters, fun, and a bit of cheer.

Nice to remember FL snow...

Fun story. Nice to have FL history and sites mentioned including one of the best places to get the original recipe version of Hooter wings before they franchised. I worked in the Tampa one where we made the sauce for the other locations- Clearwater was the original like the story said. And yes seeing snow in FL does make any adult act like a kid when you see it on your FL yard. Good story and great ending.

Serge and Coleman Again

Where does When Elves Attack rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Not my favorite of the Serge series, but has it's moments. Short, 4 discs, get the impression that the author's publisher ordered him to write a short holiday themed story.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The story line was not as good as the longer books in the series.

What about Oliver Wyman’s performance did you like?

I like the different voices for the different characters.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Funny, funny, chapter when Jim explains to Serge the secret to a happy marriage.

Any additional comments?

I am a huge Tim Dorsey fan. Don't start with this book, it will help to know the character from the early books in the series. This is book 14.