Pineapple Grenade

A Novel

De: Tim Dorsey

Narrado por: Oliver Wyman

Miami has always set the weirdness bar, but Serge Storms is back in action and ready to pole vault over it.

First, there's the media frenzy over the “Hollow Man”, a gutless corpse found on the beach. And yet people think it’s perfectly normal to find dead sharks in the middle of downtown boulevards - or to spot black mushroom clouds behind the airport. Then there are the roving bands of carjackers who suddenly find themselves inconvenienced. Not to mention people lurking outside sex-addiction meetings.

Could this be the work of Serge, that eccentric trivialista and one-man vigilante? And why is he extensively photographing foreign consulates right before the critically important Summit of the Americas comes to town? Does it have something to do with Serge’s declaration to tell his ever-stoned sidekick, Coleman, that he’s decided to become a spy? Of course he’s not working for anyone yet, so Serge is content to just spy for himself until he shows up on radar and his talents are appreciated. His ace in the hole? Serge’s newly revamped Secret Master Plan! His spider senses tell him something big is about to go down in Miami, and it just might involve the recently reactivated CIA cell operating in the same historic building that plotted the overthrow of Fidel Castro.

The intelligence community isn't amused, and they want answers:

How did Serge and Coleman get so cozy with the president of a banana republic?

Who is the femme fatale with a heart of gold - and national pride?

Why is the congressman in favor of the latest oil spill?

When did everyone in the city forget how to drive?

And what about the Most Laid Man in Miami?

Meanwhile, a mysterious international man of intrigue is shipping military arms around the clock, in competition with clandestine flights of souvenirs, causing the office of Homeland Security to take measures against people who aren’t scared enough. The crossfire of chaos continues to escalate as Serge plays Extreme Dominos in Little Havana, hurtling everyone toward a fateful climax that seems destined for the hemispheric summit jamboree on the shores of Biscayne Bay.

So put on your favorite pink flamingo shirt, hit the dunes of South Beach, and find all the answers in... Pineapple Grenade!

©2012 Tim Dorsey (P)2012 HarperCollinsPublishers

always awesome

As always, Tim Dorsey gives us a great book, love the narrator. If you love Serge and Coleman, you'll love this one.

the best

serg at his best making a better tomorrow for those with manners. grate read get it.

another great Serge story.

The Serge stories come to life with Oliver. very early i heard a narration with someone else. i skipped it.

A favorite

This misadventure seems larger and more epic then past books it is one of my favorites in the series

This one ran off the rails and never came back.

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I would not recommend this as their first Serge book. I have read nearly all of Dorsey's books and would say this is the weakest of them all.

Would you be willing to try another book from Tim Dorsey? Why or why not?

I read all the Tim Dorsey books because they make me laugh out loud. But this is one you can skip.

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

I love his portrayal of Coleman.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Probably just to see who they cast as Serge

Any additional comments?

I love Tim Dorsey's books. My biggest problem is that I read in bed and I chuckle so much when reading that it keeps my wife from sleeping. That said, this one was a disappointment. The most enjoyable thing about a Serge Storm book is that he is a zany, madcap anarchist which an overweening sense of historic justice. He has always been apolitical in that he looks down on all politicians and their ilk. This time he lets his dormant BDS issues out, which really interferes with the flow. He also writes this one more as a thriller which is no consistent with the other Serge books. This one can be skipped unless you really want to read the whole series.

Dorsey at his best

If you have never tried one of Tim Dorsey's "Serge" books, this one is a great start. He has been able to maintain these insane characters over several books with extremely creative plots (and murders) while taking his fresh shots at Floridian foibles. As usual, I found myself literally LOL. I'm already impatient for the next book. The only shortfall I noted was vagueness at Johnny Vegas' latest disaster. There is usually a more graphic description of how his dismal record is kept intact. Oliver Wyman has honed his narration to perfection (and we know narrators are gods - read the book). Download this book and be ready for the wild ride -- heck, be bold and live large like Serge, and download all his books! They're addictive.

A fun romp through south Florida.

Excellent narration by Oliver Wyman.
And as always Tim Dorsey is superb!
I loved it!

Serge-G-man style!

Would you listen to Pineapple Grenade again? Why?

Oh yes, it moves fast, and sometimes, you miss things.....

What was one of the most memorable moments of Pineapple Grenade?

When he got a government badge.

What about Oliver Wyman’s performance did you like?

He's good with voices.....

If you could take any character from Pineapple Grenade out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Coleman, maybe......no, Serge for sure

Any additional comments?

More in the Serge saga.....give me more!!

Serge!

My continuing adventure in the world of Serge... My only complaint is politics in this series. I'm not concerned about politics when reading a series such as this otherwise another great adventure..

fun like always

I love Serge and Coleman and this was a fun listen as always. Good narration as well