Double Whammy

By: Carl Hiaasen

Narrated by: George Wilson

Length: 13 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

"Robert Clinch loved his boat more that anything else in the world...more than his wife...his kids...his girlfiend...even more than the largemouth bass he was pursuing." Thus begins a twisted tale of murder in the world of big-stakes bass fishing tournaments. Filled with ex-wives, evangelists, and an armed pit-bull, this is a story that could only be concocted by Carl Hiaasen, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, New York Times best-selling author, and czar of Florida noir fiction.

©1988 Carl Hiaasen (P)1998 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic reviews

"The cast of bizarre characters and the suspenseful events confirm Hiaasen's reputation for creating singular villains and heroes. While he's probably unpopular among some fellow citizens in his home state, he will certainly please readers who appreciate the Swiftian wit in his cautionary tales." (Publishers Weekly)
"The action is swift, and there are some very funny scenes." (Library Journal)

Listen and laugh

A writer who makes me laugh out. As a son of the South, Hiassen has a love/ hate relationship w the quirks of his neighbors. Listen and laugh out loud, while you learn about the insanity of Floridians and other humans.

just love the story line.

I enjoyed the whole book! I'm now going to get some more of his work

A favorite guilty boomer pleasure!

No better way to take myself away from viral bronchitis (not COVID, but seems just as sticky). Hilarious, as always.

Disgusting and gross in places, but hilarious at times.

Disliked the ending….anticlimactic. Will probably not read anymore of Hiaasen’s books. Just a bit too raunchy for me.

First For Me

This was the first time I have listened to any books by this Author. All I can say is I am hooked! While the story was your typical whodunit everything else about it was exceptional. I loved the characters as well as the witty dialog. I hate to compare authors but his dialog is as good as Elmore Leonards. I caught myself laughing out loud sometimes and I hardly ever do that so if you want a fun ride through a good story I highly recommend this book.

southern comfort

Double Whammy is another great listen. There is great literature and then there is great audible. There are very few books that make me laugh out loud as much as a Carl Hiaasen book read by George Wilson. You wonder where he gets his characters and then you read about the bank robber who used his own bank deposit slip to write the holdup note and you know-they are us. Some of us at least.

Interesting, Comical and Bizarre

This was my first book by Carl Hiassan, I found the book delightful in that it is unlike any other book I have read. Although I have no interest in fishing, the plot uses Bass fishing as a basis for very bizarre characters, murder, TV preachers and other southern stereotypes and an ex-governor. These are only a few of characters that kept me curious and laughing while I was listening to it. I highly recommend it and I look forward to other books by Carl Hiassan.

wacky fun

I loved "Skinny Dip", which led me to buy "Double Whammy". I was not disappointed. It is loaded with satire, all kinds of wacky characters, lots of action, lots of laughs. This is nothing you could take seriously, just good fun. Although the characters are totally off-the-wall, the protagonists are also likeable, which is important to me.

Bass Fishing as it was meant to be

OK, I have to admit to being a real fan of Hiassen, and this book was as good as any. I loved the characters, and the endless poking of fun at the world of Bass Tournaments. Skink is a wonderful character, as usual, as is the down-on-his-luck private investigator who you can't help but cheer for.

Great Double Whammy!!!

What a hilarious book. I really enjoy Carl Hiasson's books. They are always entertaining and always funny. This was my 5th book by this author and my 4th in Audio.. I'm working my way through all of Carl Hiasson's books. They are very entertaining, funny, and just a little disturbing. Everything you want in a book and more.