Carl Hiaasen's first novel - a solid story without any of the outrageous humor that has become his trademark. If you want a story of drug trade in Miami in the 80's - it's a great read. If you want to find out why people love Carl Hiassen's books - don't start with this one. Try Tourist Season or Strip Tease. And once you get the flavor - Double Whammy introduces Skink - who reminds me somewhat of Winslow Horne Lockwood III