Fever Beach: A Novel

Carl Hiaasen's 'Fever Beach' is a satirical novel set in a chaotic Florida, following Viva Morales, a resilient newcomer, and Twilly Spree, a hotheaded environmentalist. They become unlikely allies to expose a web of corruption led by a clueless congressman and a billionaire couple. The book is packed with Hiaasen's signature humor, eccentric characters, and sharp social commentary, making it a fast-paced, entertaining read for mature young adults and adults who appreciate political satire and environmental themes. Parents should be aware of the prominent mature themes, including political corruption, implied violence, and references to real-world extremist groups, all handled with a satirical, critical lens.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the bestselling author of Squeeze Me comes a wildly entertaining Florida caper—a razor-sharp send-up of modern American life, packed with misfits and mayhem. “No satirist arrived at our dystopian moment better prepared than Carl Hiaasen.” —Slate “[Carl Hiaasen’s] reality with a side of escapism is a blessing for our fragile minds at this time.” —Samantha Irby in The Atlantic Welcome to Fever Beach, where the sun blazes, the politics are unhinged, and the characters are as volatile as a summer storm. Dale Figgo is a half-baked crusader with the rare distinction of being kicked out of the Proud Boys—for being too dumb. His latest bad decision? Picking up a hitchhiker on a rainy afternoon while running an errand. That errand sets off a chain reaction involving Viva Morales, a clever, resilient newcomer trying to rebuild her life post-divorce. She’s renting a room in Figgo’s apartment and working at the Mink Foundation—a philanthropic front with something far darker beneath the surface. Circling them is Twilly Spree, a hotheaded environmentalist with too much cash and a gift for over-the-top revenge. When dark money and twisted motives bring their worlds crashing together, Viva and Twilly become unlikely allies. Together, they uncover a tangle of corruption and conspiracy led by a plastic-surgery-loving billionaire couple and a clueless congressman with delusions of grandeur. In his most outrageous and deliciously funny novel yet, Hiaasen delivers a gleefully chaotic portrait of contemporary madness.