Hammerhead Ranch Motel was a wild ride – a fast, poolside read – that had me laughing at parts and groaning in others. This 2000 first edition hardcover published by William Morrow is signed by Tim Dorsey. Not my favorite series but its ok! There's a room with your number on it at the Hammerhead Ranch Motel. I believe the total book count in this series is around 20 & Dorsey has me hooked 2 books in with the likeable serial killer Serge Storms and the many, many wacky and wierd characters involved in each book. It continues the story, started in Florida Roadkill, of blithe psychopath Serge A. Storms and his pursuit of five million dollars in cash hidden in the trunk of a car. ISBN: 9780061836725 Release date: October 13, 2009 EPUB ebook. “I’m a one-hundred-percent, made-in-Florida, dope-smugglin’, time-sharin’, spring-breakin’, log-flumin’, double-occupancy discount vacation. Mike enjoyed the first one, best, Florida Roadkill, but this one was my favorite of the bunch. In his two previous novels, Florida Roadkill and Hammerhead Ranch Motel, Tim Dorsey rode a thousand mph whirlwind of outrageous, violent-funny crime through the Sunshine State and delighted readers and critics everywhere. Serge and Zargoza finally confront each other over the money, but Zargoza is distracted when Jethro, whose participation in "The Flying Hemingway"'s skydiving stunt left him stranded in a tree, crashes through the Motel's roof. There's a different schemer or slimeball behind every door: cocaine duckpins who have survived only by the dumbest fortune, hard-luck gigolos desperate to score, undercover cops busting undercover cops who are running sting operations on undercover cops. "Close on the hyperactive heels of last year's Florida Roadkill, Tampa writer Tim Dorsey has … Leave your rational mind at home and come well armed. HarperTorch. Central to the plot is Serge, a loon with an encyclopedic knowledge of Floridian history and arcana. My only complaint would be that he tries to pile in TOO MANY crazies in the mix, and the reader can often get lost in trying to decipher labyrinth. After determining that the briefcase is no longer in the trunk of the car, Serge drives it to the top of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, torches it with a Molotov cocktail, then leaps from the bridge with a parachute and dressed in a Santa Claus outfit (the act mistakenly seen as a suicide in the prologue). Publisher: William Morrow Kindle Book. Now he gives us a darkly hilarious, megatwisted view of politics in the land of the hanging chad. Like Hiaasen on a razor juiced with Quentin Tarantino amphetamine, Tim Dorsey's Hammerhead Ranch Motel is a rapid-fire, over-the-top mix of dancing Chihuahuas dressed up to predict the, weather, druggedout Don Johnson impersonators and skydiving Hemingways, hateful two-ton deejays and octogenarian enforcers. I hate to admit this but I picked up this book right after I read Florida Roadkill JUST to find out whether Johnny Vegas gets laid? Jesus Christ, I know how it sounds, but you will know what I mean when you do start this series. Zaniness ensues when the search for the money takes Serge and other wanna-be millionaires to a kitsch-y motel in the Tampa area where they contend with condo owners, racists, themselves and a force-4 hurricane. Hammerhead Ranch Motel (eBook) : Dorsey, Tim : There's a different schemer or slimeball behind every door: cocaine duckpins who have survived only by the dumbest fortune, hard-luck gigolos desperate to score, undercover cops busting undercover cops who are running sting operations on undercover cops. The credit for that goes to Mr. Dorsey to even inspire a reader to come along for the ride to quench my curiosity about a fictional characters sex life. There's a different schemer or slimeball behind every door: cocaine duckpins who have survived only by the dumbest fortune, hard-luck gigolos desperate to score, undercover cops busting undercover cops who are running sting operations on undercover cops. Johnny is hiking in a park with an avid bird-watcher, when he mistakenly insults her by comparing her unfavorably to girls with. So it's back to the always reliable Travis McGhee "James Bond on a boat in Ft. Lauderdale" books by John D. Macdonald. And just down the row, local historian and spree killer Serge A. Storms -- who has stopped keeping up with his meds -- i. 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Exploring the trials and tribunals of Johnny Vegas is hilarious, but once again, it's Serge, the sociopath with scruples that carries the book squarely on his shoulders. That is, except some times when he’s absolutely violent & vicious (a turn off for me), or is spouting Local geographic references. The guy is twisted, deranged, demented, hilarious and just absolutely screwed up...and you'll love every minute of it. And as Rolando-berto bears down on the Hammerhead Ranch Motel, the last surviving remnant of South Florida beach motel culture, it becomes clear that only the strongest—or the most witless—will survive. On the same night, one of the college students plunges to his death after being interrogated by the Diaz Boys, onto the glass roof of the Florida Aquarium. EMBED. In this novel, Johnny has traded in the Cigarette boat he was using in Florida Roadkill, and instead trolls for available women in a Porsche convertible. Serge Storms continues to pursue the five million cash hidden in the trunk of the car of the two longtime friends. A deadly hurricane adds to the mix of mayhem and laughter. I've enjoyed the creative ways one might lose their life, with Dorsey you just never know. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. I was wrong. This article about a crime novel of the 2000s is a stub. Hammerhead Ranch Motel continues to be the laugh-riot of non-stop bizarre antics of the freakiest collection of characters that can ever come together in a book together. "-Florida Today Viva Serge! Serge A. Storms succeeds in tracking down the car with the briefcase containing $5 million in the trunk, and steals it while its drivers, Sean and David, have gotten out of the car to watch the progress of a wildfire. Another phenomenal read with laugh out loud humor. It continues on the back of the 5 Million Dollars chase. I also am reminded of the craziness of Tom Robbins' plot set-ups. I've enjoyed the creative ways one might lose their life, with Dorsey you just never know. Buckle up your seat belt, you WILL be experiencing turbulence. Pack up your bags and head south to sunny Florida. This book was a chaotic mess. Again, I could only recommend these books to Floridians who can appreciate the humor and wackiness that is Florida. Flag, believing that he's about to be arrested for his complicity in Zargoza's crimes, takes a young boy hostage, but Art saves the boy and both Flag and the local community's xenophobic mayor, Malcolm Kefauver, are blown out to sea by the hurricane. Country protects Serge by shooting Zargoza, who dies before Serge can convince him to confess where the money is hidden. "Hammerhead..." is a sequel to his first novel, "Florida Roadkill", and is a little tighter with the plotline on this one. It is a thin but functional veneer, like fake-wood contact paper stuck to flimsy particle board. Hammerhead Ranch Motel starts off right where we left Serge Storms and Mr. Dorsey's bunch of loonies in Florida Roadkill. With Serge A. Storms, the schico/attention-deficit/spree killer/anti-hero of Tim Dorsey's zany series. It continues on the back of the 5 Million Dollars chase. What people are saying about Serge Storms: “ Over-the-top, off-the-wall, too-much-is-never-enough , Florida insanity was never described so authentically and with such enthusiasm.” "Hammerhead..." is a sequel to his first novel, "Florida Roadkill", and is a little tighter with the plotline on this one. Twisted and fun. There's a room with your number on it at the Hammerhead Ranch Motel. The gruesome nature of the recent deaths drives Zargoza nearly insane from paranoia, and he changes the hiding place of the briefcase several times. There’s a room with your number on it at the Hammerhead Ranch Motel. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published "Close on the hyperactive heels of last year's Florida Roadkill, Tampa writer Tim Dorsey has … Nobody writes 'crazy psychopath' like Tim Dorsey and nobody knows how to kill people off so frequently and in such an odd manner like Dorsey does. Used - Good. Several of these handlers are tracked down and killed, either by Serge or the Diaz Boys, but only Serge follows the trail to Zargoza. In "Hammerhead...", the plot loosely continues the pursuit of a briefcase filled with $5 million in drug money, pursued by a zany ensemble of criminals (some career, some aspiring, some unknowing). Also, if you're A.D.D. Be the first to ask a question about Hammerhead Ranch Motel. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Tim Dorsey was born in Indiana, moved to Florida at the age of 1, and grew up in a small town about an hour north of Miami called Riviera Beach. There's a different schemer or slimeball behind every door: cocaine duckpins who have survived only by the dumbest fortune, hard-luck gigolos desperate to score, undercover cops busting undercover cops who are running sting operations on undercover cops. Welcome back. Like “the nation’s transition from a culture molded by sacrifice and hard work to a bunch of cranky, unobliged brats.” ― Tim Dorsey, Hammerhead Ranch Motel. That is, except some times when he’s absolutely violent & vicious (a turn off for me), or is spouting Local geographic references. I’m a tall glass of orange juice and a day without sunshine. Hammerhead Ranch Motel follows up Dorsey’s first Book (“Florida Roadkill”) and is definitely superior as far as I’m concerned. I hate to admit this but I picked up this book right after I read Florida Roadkill JUST to find out whether Johnny Vegas gets laid? My only complaint would be that he tries to pile in TOO MANY crazies in the mix, and the reader can often get lost in trying to decipher labyrinthine plot lines. Leave your rational mind at home and come well armed. I hate to admit this but I picked up this book right after I read Florida Roadkill JUST to find out whether Johnny Vegas gets laid? Why not? If you like Elmore Leonard, your gonna love this guy! Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Art learns the truth from Paul and is befriended by the attractive single mother of the boy whose life he saved. That is, except some times when he’s absolutely violent & vicious (a turn off for me), or is spouting Local geographic references. Leave your rational mind at home and come well armed. That's probably the weirdest motivation I have EVER had to read a book. Leave your rational mind at home and come well armed. There's a room with your number on it at the Hammerhead Ranch Motel. I read this author's "Florida Roadkill" and thought it was good enough for a second try with this author. Floridians, those that like funny and wacky stories. ― Tim Dorsey, Hammerhead Ranch Motel. by HarperTorch. Bad bad bad. You can only continue reading this review if you promise to leave you judgements at the door...everyone deserves to see how the other side lives...and writes. At the risk of being cliche, I could not and would not put this book down. I explained my reasons for loving the Serge Storms series by Tim Dorsey in my review of Florida Roadkill - the same applies here. Serge (Tim Dorsey) and Skink(Carl Hiaasen) have to be two of wackiest characters in American Literature and I love their antics! See Triggerfish Twist review, it applies to all of these : D, "Hammerhead Ranch Motel" further cements my opinion of Tim Dorsey: a very funny storyteller. I'm still loving all of the little-known Florida factoids. EMBED (for wordpress.com hosted blogs and archive.org item tags) Want more? Like the previous novel, Hammerhead Ranch Motel begins in media res, with two murders and one apparent suicide, the events leading up to which are eventually explored in the remainder of the novel. person reading about an A.D.D. I consistenly found myself laughing out loud at many of Dorsey's depictions of Florida (and Alabama) eccentrics, criminals and would-bes. Hammerhead Ranch Motel. Serge frees Lenny from a local chain gang and, with City and Country in tow, takes off after the money once again. The plot and players are weaved in with precision. Hammerhead Ranch Motel follows up Dorsey’s first Book (“Florida Roadkill”) and is definitely superior as far as I’m concerned. Prologue Florida’s beautiful lifestyle creates the illusion of civilization. Definitely a series I will continue to read. The credit for that goes to Mr. Dorsey to even inspire a reader to come along for the ride to quench my curiosity abo. person's antics might be the recipe for either disaster or geniusness, I haven't decided. He's the most creative when it's comes to murder and mayhem. I generally lean towards non-fiction books - from the political side over to the self-help genre - but every once in a while I will venture into the world of fiction, and Dorsey's early work is first-rate. flag. Welcome to Tim Dorsey's Florida — where nobody gets out unscathed and untanned! My only criticism is the setting changes quite frequently within chapters and I wish there was page breaks because I'll be reading along and not realizing it moved over to another storyline until a couple paragraphs in. This is the second wacky entry in the Serge Storms series by Dorsey. This takes place where I live and I can't help but notice the similarities between these fictional characters and the characters I know that hang out in places eerily similar to the "fictional" ones in the book. It confused me at first but once you say, it is just another book you are fine. Hammerhead Ranch Motel starts off right where we left Serge Storms and Mr. Dorsey's bunch of loonies in Florida Roadkill. Clearly Carl Hiaasen has been a big influence in Dorsey's oeuvre (which perhaps can be best described as "bizarre crime fiction", although that label is hardly sufficient to describe the zaniness that ensues in his works). This one is pretty much the same book as "Roadkill" but with a few different names. There's a different schemer or slimeball behind every door: cocaine duckpins who have survived only by the dumbest fortune, hard-luck gigolos desperate to score, undercover cops busting undercover cops who are running sting operations on undercover cops. Tim Dorsey adds his warped sense of humor to the characters, especially Serge (the native floridian), and his accomplices! It continues the story, started in Florida Roadkill, of blithe psychopath Serge A. Storms and his pursuit of five million dollars in cash hidden in the trunk of a car. Several of Dorsey's novels features one or more failed attempts by his recurring character, Johnny Vegas, to finally lose his virginity. Pack up your bags and head south to sunny Florida. If you like Carl Hiaasen,Paul Levine and Dave Barry, you will love Tim Dorsey. Johnny rents a room at the Hammerhead Ranch Motel for himself and his latest date, but she is so terrified by the noise of the hurricane that she locks herself in the bathroom. Refresh and try again. Zargoza's "fall guy", a washed-up rock musician named C.C. There's a room with your number on it at the Hammerhead Ranch Motel. "Hammerhead Ranch Motel" further cements my opinion of Tim Dorsey: a very funny storyteller. Serge may have a few new friends, but it all comes crashing down over the briefcase. Over the next few days, the briefcase changes hands several times, from the car thieves to the petty criminals who overheard the thieves bragging about finding it, to a pair of hapless college students hired by the thieves to drive their car across the state, to Zargoza's sometime-partners, the reckless Diaz Boys, and finally Zargoza himself. This if a very good comical read that just lays all the players out, in a willy nilly fashion (or so it seems) and brings them all together into a whacky conclusion. It's a hilarious book, fast-paced, lots of twists and turns and highly recommended. There's a room with your number on it at the Hammerhead Ranch Motel. May 29th 2001 See guidelines for writing about novels. Hammerhead Ranch Motel continues the "twisted tradition" that started in Florida Roadkill. And just down the row, local historian and spree killer Serge A. Storms -- who has stopped keeping up with his meds -- is still looking for a briefcase stuffed with five million dollars...and is now capable of wreaking more havoc than hurricane Rolando-berto, the big wind gathering force offshore, just waiting for the opportunity to blow everything straight to hell. Advanced embedding details, examples, and help! Not to suggest that it is all bad, but it is sort of like the author was smoking meth and up for days as he wrote it. Serge is a walking encyclopedia of his beloved home state of Florida, who will get side tracked, with an obscure history lesson. share. Three subplots intersect with the main story and lead up to the novel's climax: When the hurricane unexpectedly changes direction and makes landfall at Tampa, all the characters are trapped inside the Hammerhead Ranch Motel. Good Old Serge is in hilarious & in high-demented form most all of the time. and read it, good luck lol. There's a different schemer or slimeball behind every door: cocaine duckpins who have survived only by the dumbest fortune, hard-luck gigolos desperate to score, undercover cops busting undercover cops who are running sting operations on undercover cops. Hammerhead Ranch Motel is a novel by Tim Dorsey published in 2000. Includes a roller-skating parrot and a murderer who taxidermies his victims alive. Later, he checks into the Hammerhead Ranch Motel in Tampa Bay to lay low, but his car is stolen by a trio of car thieves. "Close on the hyperactive heels of last year's Florida Roadkill, Tampa writer Tim Dorsey has … Like Hiaasen on a razor juiced with Quentin Tarentino amphetamine, Tim Dorsey’s Hammerhead Ranch Motel is a rapid-fire, over-the-top mix of dancing Chihuahua’s dressed up to predict the weather, drugged out Don Johnson impersonators and rampaging Hemingways, hateful two … Coleman's gone but we're introduced to somewhat of a sidekick Lenny and Dorsey is spot on with a lot of good Florida history that he mixes in rather well with the storyline. If you get a bit confused with so many players romping around throughout the book, be patient, everything and everyone comes together in a grand finale that is excitingly unpredictable. I am the native.”, “the nation’s transition from a culture molded by sacrifice and hard work to a bunch of cranky, unobliged brats.”. The book is non-linear, with some scenes occurring at the same time chronologically but told out of order with later scenes. Hammerhead Ranch Motel is a novel by Tim Dorsey published in 2000. If you are offended easily stay away, if you can find humor in odd ways, read on. A followup to. I believe the total book count in this series is around 20 & Dorsey has me hooked 2 books in with the likeable serial killer Serge Storms and the many, many wacky and wierd characters involved in each book. With characters this disposable, though, it's hard to get engaged in … Hammerhead Ranch Motel Item Preview > remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. Very funny, laugh out loud. HWith this followup to Florida Roadkill, Dorsey places himself in the ranks of Laurence Shames and Carl Hiassen as a writer of hilarious, violent farces set in Florida. He uses the characters over and over but reserves the right to kill one in one book and bring them back in the next as if that book never occurred. With bungling thugs, drugs, sex and rock 'n roll, this series is laugh out loud craziness. That's probably the weirdest motivation I have EVER had to read a book. Hammerhead Ranch Motel follows up Dorsey’s first Book (“Florida Roadkill”) and is definitely superior as far as I’m concerned. We’d love your help. He is correct! Item in good condition and has highlighting/writing on text. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY JUL 31, 2000. Dear God this was funny. The book is non-linear, with some scenes occurring at the same time chronologically but told out of order with later scenes. 2 likes. Re reading this - meant to start with the first in the series - oops, I'll get to Florida Roadkill next. Hammerhead Ranch Motel Published in 200, Ranch Motel continues the story that started in the Florida Roadkill. Deciding that a more subtle approach is required with Zargoza, Serge partners with a Don Johnson-impersonator named Lenny Lipowicz, who owns a real moon rock from a 1970s space mission. Release date: October 13, 2009 OverDrive Read. Hammerhead Ranch Motel (Part of the Serge A. Storms (#2) Series and Serge A. Storms Chronological Order (#3) Series) Coleman's gone but we're introduced to somewhat of a sidekick Lenny and Dorsey is spot on with a lot of good Florida history that he mixes in rather well wit. I’m the wind in your sails, the sun on your burn and the moon over Miami. One set of characters is a group of commissioners from Lausanne, Switzerland, lured to Tampa as part of the city's real-life (and historically unsuccessful) bid to host the 2012 Summer Olympics. Tim Dorsey has a very warped sense of humor, and I for one love it. Laugh out loud funny but a little vulgar. Hilarity! Tim Doresy does it again. Further suggestions might be found on the article's talk page. Start by marking “Hammerhead Ranch Motel (Serge Storms, #2)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. There's a room with your number on it at the Hammerhead Ranch Motel. "Close on the hyperactive heels of last year's Florida Roadkill, Tampa writer Tim Dorsey has unleashed an equally blistering sequel. Pack up your bags and head south to sunny Florida. I consistenly found myself laughing out loud at many of Dorsey's depictions of Florida (and Alabama) eccentrics, criminals and would-bes. Check out Dorsey's web site though, he explains his characters. Serge is a modern day MacGyver of death. No_Favorite. The two befriend Zargoza and the trio spend several weeks touring Florida tourist attractions, with Serge waiting for Zargoza to let slip where the briefcase is. Good Old Serge is in hilarious & in high-demented form most all of the time. If you like dark comedies, pick up any Tim Dorsey book. When the book started I really didn't like it, but as it went on I liked it. Chaotic in the beginning, comes together in the middle, and slaps you in the face with a funky ending. Hammerhead Ranch Motel starts off right where we left Serge Storms and Mr. Dorsey's bunch of loonies in Florida Roadkill. To see what your friends thought of this book, Hammerhead Ranch Motel (Serge Storms, #2). Definitely a series I will continue to read. Leave your rational mind at home and come well armed. Johnny is so frustrated that he beats up the gunman on camera; later he is picked up in a bar by a statuesque blonde who thinks he's a hero and offers to sleep with him, but (based on her reference to the film, This page was last edited on 26 August 2020, at 23:08. Unlike "Florida Roadkill" the plot remains in the forefront with the characters resonating with it all the way. Hammerhead Ranch Motel (Serge Storms) by Dorsey, Tim. I am from Florida and love these "in situ" novel where people and places are named and in the fiction. The characters are all unscrupulous nutcases and at times this is fun and at others frustrating. He follows the money up the coast of Florida to Tampa. Johnny unexpectedly gets another chance with If, who asks him to be her date for a local broadcast journalism awards banquet, with a promise of sex after she wins; the evening is ruined when a disgruntled former state safety employee who witnessed Serge's jump from the bridge shoots at the copy editor who composed the headline that led to his firing. Pack up your bags and head south to sunny Florida. Its, once again, a dysfunctional story about dysfunctional people with dysfunctional relationships in a dysfunctional world. I would also recommend putting some time between reading Dorsey books. He graduated from Auburn University in 1983. Leave your rational mind at home and come well armed. The Motel's owner is a gangster named Zargoza (who legally changed his name from Harvey Fiddlebottom). It continues on the back of the 5 Million Dollars chase. Pack up your bags and head south to sunny Florida. While at Auburn, he was editor of the student newspaper, The Plainsman. 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