Tiger Shrimp Tango

A Novel

De: Tim Dorsey

Narrado por: Oliver Wyman

Determined to save a damsel in distress, the Sunshine State’s favorite serial killer and encyclopedia of Florida lore Serge Storms dances a tango of death and mayhem in this funny and dementedly entertaining crime caper from Tim Dorsey, author of the New York Times bestseller The Riptide, Ultra-Glide.

Thanks to the Internet, America has become a playground for ruthless scam artists out to make an easy buck. And where do these models of entrepreneurship hail from? Why, the Sunshine State of course!

No one loves Florida more, or can keep it safe from invasive criminal species better than self-appointed Sunshine Sheriff Serge Storms. When a particular scam leads to the death of a few innocents and a young woman's disappearance, Serge and his perpetually self-bent sidekick Coleman—aided by his new pal, latter-day noir private eye Mahoney—load up the car for a riotous road trip to do right. Packed with seafood, mayhem, blood, Coleman’s deep thoughts, Floridian lore, and more, Tiger Shrimp Tango is a hilarious treat from the incomparable Tim Dorsey.

This isn't Shakespeare, except for his comedies.

Would you consider the audio edition of Tiger Shrimp Tango to be better than the print version?

Yes the narrator adds a lot to the story

What did you like best about this story?

Once one gets used to Serge Storm's character from other books, this one moves fast and in very unpredictable ways . (Just like Serge).

Which scene was your favorite?

Any of the scenes involving Serge's "experiments" and his potential escapes.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

To laughter, yes, emotionally -- its not one of those touchy feely books.

Any additional comments?

This was a GREAT book to listen to while on a caribbean beach with wind and water and fresh warm air.

fun fill

can't get enough of tim dorsey's books can't wait for the next. highly recommend. tks

A lover of the series: First Audiobook

this was my first audiobook in regards to the Serge series and I have to say it was difficult to adjust to the nasally voice of Serge. But the voice actor for this book was so incredibly talented. I mean everybody else's voice other than Serge was just fantastic to me. I think I just had a hard time adjusting because I read 7 volumes and created Serge's voice in my head. Even though the voice didn't match up and that was probably the most difficult part, the voice actor was incredibly committed to the character which brought Serge to life in my eyes or should I say my ears. I guess that's why I really enjoyed listening to this book because it was closer to a drama than a standard audiobook. if you're a fan of the Serge series and you're teetering like I was for months, that's not a joke, then I highly recommend this book. I caught myself laughing more than once it's a pretty amazing with a stellar performance.

A very good installment in the series...

Always a fun adventure with Serge and Coleman... Parts of this installment made me laugh so hard especially during the exchange a handful of people had in the chat window...

Like a young Carl Hiaasen

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, even if a person knows nothing about the early days of Carl Hiaasen they will love this book if they have ever been to south Florida.

What other book might you compare Tiger Shrimp Tango to and why?

Any of the early Carl Hiaasen books

What does Oliver Wyman bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His voice changes are wonderful!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I did it over a two day road trip and was sad when it ended.

Consistently hit my funny bone

Oliver Wyman is excellent - as usual. This listen ranks right up with the better Dorsey books. Glaring error alert: If Serge is such an expert on Florida and all things Floridian, then how in the world did he not know what cooter was at the restaurant? .

There is no way I can stop ...

I am always mortified, amazed and can't help but laugh hysterically when devouring another Serge episode. Tim Dorsey is a consumate (albeit sicko) story teller.

Another great book in the series

I absolutely love this series! The twist and turns in the plot always has you guessing. Serge's ingenious ways of dealing with those that have wronged others is amazing and his endless Florida trivia always enlightens the reader. Coleman just always reminds me of Chong from Cheech and Chong. He is always baked! :) Tim Dorsey never fails to please in t hos series and Oliver Wyman is by far the best narrator for these books. The character always come to life with his skill. Movie? I mean, has anyone ever considered one? This would be a unique laughfapalooza!

Revenge Tour

Serge wants to bring Democrats and Republicans together. He wants to continue to punish scam artists who prey on the weak. And he wants to find the assassin who killed his girlfriend, unaware that that self-same assassin has returned to try to kill him. Serge is so busy in fact that he has little time to indulge in his other passion, taking Coleman (and us readers) on a tour of the most obscure locales in his beloved Florida.

There have been entries in Tim Dorsey's long series of Serge Storms travelogue / murder spree books in which the travelogue takes perhaps too large of a role to his build-a-better-mousetrap revenge killings. Not this time. Serge is in rare form, as is Oliver Wyman in giving him his manic voice (as well as Coleman's laid-back pothead drawl). If you're a fan of Dorsey's comic adrenaline-fueled Florida crime fiction, this is for you, and there's plenty more that came before and after.

More Miami Madness

As always, Oliver Wyman reads the hell out of Serge A. Storms' latest epic adventure. Nobody does Tim Dorsey better.