Tropic of Stupid

A Novel

By: Tim Dorsey

Narrated by: Oliver Wyman

Serge A. Storms embarks on a tour to meet his long-lost relatives in this latest madcap entry in the bestselling series from “Florida’s compulsively irreverent and shockingly funny” (Boston Globe) Tim Dorsey.

Devoted Floridaphile Serge Storms is a lover of history, so he’s decided to investigate his own using one of those DNA services from late-night TV. Excited to construct a family tree, he and Coleman hit the road to meet his kin. Along the way, he plans to introduce Coleman to the Sunshine State’s beautiful parks where he can brush up on his flora, fauna, and wildlife and more important, collect the missing stamps for his park passport book.

But as the old saying goes, the apple doesn’t fall far . . . Serge is thrilled to discover he may be related to a notorious serial killer who’s terrorized the state for twenty years and never been caught. Which one of his newfound relatives will be the one to help him hunt down this deranged maniac? Serge doesn’t know that a dogged investigator from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is also hot on the trail.

Then Serge meets a park ranger who’s also longing to make a family reconnection. But all is not as it appears on the surface, and Serge’s newfound friendship in the mysterious swamps of Florida may lead to deadly results.

Finding his own relatives has made Serge understand the importance of family. Of course he’ll do anything to help . . .

Top favorite Serge book!

After hammerhead shark motel of course, I really enjoyed this edition to the Serge Saga. Had to re-listen with my boyfriend on a long road trip and we loved it, especially the ending. As always I can't help but say, don't hesitate and listen now!

Always entertaining

Such a fun adventure. I've read and listened to every book and this was so entertaining

I really love these books

I really love surge is obsessed with everything Florida and has an interesting way of dealing with criminals and not hurting innocent people

One of the best yet!

Mr. Dorsey never fails to spin a great tale, but this one was one of his best yet!

Serge is in top form with his creative kill schemes. Coleman is his usual ridiculous drug addled mess. Bobby and Heather Sparrow added a heartwarming and intriguing addition to the over all story arch.

I'd say more, but I don't want to spoil it for anyone else.

If you love Serge, you won't be disappointed.

If you are new to the franchise, and just want a fun read, this is a good stand alone story, don't be afraid to take a chance.

(Wyman always gives a great reading.)

Better than ever!

Dorsey’s story telling keeps getting better and Wyman’s performance is awesome as always. Really appreciate the additional nuance in secondary characters in this and the past few books.