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    Hiaasen, Carl

    What political office did Skink once hold?Carl Hiaasen For President!

      Governor of Florida. Though rumors abound that Skink is based on a real person, Hiaasen denies this, saying he wishes there had been some one like Skink holding office.

    What did Mick Stranahan use to stab his would-be assassin?Carl Hiaasen For President!

      Stuffed marlin. Hiaasen always has someone being killed in an odd and grim fashion. From his first book, 'Tourist Season', this was just a hint of things to come.

    What novel introduced us to Edie, Augustine, and Mr. and Mrs. Lamb?Carl Hiaasen For President!

      Stormy Weather. While I've loved all of Hiiasen's works, this is probably my favorite.

    What was the name of the book in which we encountered JoLayne, Tom, Bode and Chub?Carl Hiaasen For President!

      Lucky You. A bad guy with something weird and smelly stuck to his hand - a Hiaasen specialty!

    Name the book where we met Twilly, Boodle, and Desi?Carl Hiaasen For President!

      Sick Puppy. The long-awaited return of Skink!

    What book featured Tagger, Emma, Juan, and Cleo?Carl Hiaasen For President!

      Basket Case. I'm lucky enough to have an autographed copy of this gem!

    Some general character questions. Who is Skink's closest human companion?Carl Hiaasen For President!

      Jim Tile. Skink and Tile are probably among Hiaasen's most beloved characters - we could all use a friend like this!

    Besides Skink, Jim Tile and Tile's girl friend, who is the only other recurring character in Hiaasen's novels?Carl Hiaasen For President!

      Det. Al Garcia. I may be in the minority on this, but I think Armand Assante made a great Al Garcia!

    When not writing novels, Hiaasen is a columnist with which respected newspaper?Carl Hiaasen For President!

      The Miami Herald. The Miami Herald features columnists Leonard Pitts, Jr., Hiaasen and his good friend Dave Barry - what a great paper!

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