“Naked Came The Manatee is a novel like no other; a wickedly funny Florida suspense thriller written serially by thirteen of the state’s most talented writers.” That quote is from the inside cover of the novel which was written in 1995 and 1996 as a serial for The Miami Herald’s Tropic magazine.
Dave Barry writes the opening chapter and Carl Hiaasen pens the final chapter. In between, the story is carried forward by Les Standiford, Paul Levine, Edna Buchanan, James W. Hall, Carolina Hospital, Evelyn Mayerson, Tananarive Due, Brian Antoni, Vicki Hendricks, John Dufresne, and Elmore Leonard, some of whom bring their previously existing characters into a mix that includes a 102-year-old environmentalist, a manatee named Booger, three severed heads, four murders, a smattering of sex and, oh yeah, both President Carter and Fidel Castro wander through the pages.
So if you want to laugh out loud while wondering how the authors were able to make all of this happen, grab a copy of Naked Came the Manatee, put your feet up and hours of your life will fly by.
To find other links to Forgotten Friday books, please visit She-Who-Started-It-All, Patti Abbott.
Terrie
Dave Barry writes the opening chapter and Carl Hiaasen pens the final chapter. In between, the story is carried forward by Les Standiford, Paul Levine, Edna Buchanan, James W. Hall, Carolina Hospital, Evelyn Mayerson, Tananarive Due, Brian Antoni, Vicki Hendricks, John Dufresne, and Elmore Leonard, some of whom bring their previously existing characters into a mix that includes a 102-year-old environmentalist, a manatee named Booger, three severed heads, four murders, a smattering of sex and, oh yeah, both President Carter and Fidel Castro wander through the pages.
So if you want to laugh out loud while wondering how the authors were able to make all of this happen, grab a copy of Naked Came the Manatee, put your feet up and hours of your life will fly by.
To find other links to Forgotten Friday books, please visit She-Who-Started-It-All, Patti Abbott.
Terrie
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And who doesn't need a good laugh this summer.
Hi Patti,
Laughter is always good for what ails ya!
Terrie
This one I loved. Philip Jose Farmer was involved with a similar project, Naked Came The Farmer, but I've never run across a copy.
Well, it's like other round-robin novels, such as NAKED CAME THE STRANGER, its inspiration after a fashion...
Randy and Todd,
We are doing fine until someone comes up with "Naked Came the Forgotten Book Friday Writers."
Thanks for stopping by,
Terrie
Hi Terrie,
Thanks for introducing me to this fabulous book. I will look out for it. I was unaware of the "Naked" series. I always enjoy learning something new.
Love your quick wit!
A great book to remember!
Hi Kathy and Elaine,
The Manatee is laugh out loud funny and still available at most libraries which is where I got the copy I read this time.
I, too, was unaware of the other Naked books, but thanks to Randy and Todd, I now have more titles to add to my "to be tracked down" list.
Terrie
Always meant to read it, I'll go off and look for it...
Lois,
Manatee is a perfect lazy August day kind of book.
Terrie
I love Carl Hiaasen and the word manatee. Count me in, too! Great tip. This one flew right under my radar.
I got some good laughs from this one.
Clare, you'll have fun with the manatee. You can take Bill Crider's word for that.
Terrie
You know, I truly had forgotten this book, and I loved it when I read it. I will have to go back and check it out again!
Laura,
I found that it is one of those books you can read over and over again and enjoy each time.
Terrie
Thanks for introducing me to this, dfTerrie! It sounds like a hoot.
So.... Naked came the Women of Mystery? Coming soon to a blog near you? :)
Bag Lady --
Speaking only for myself, I can say that's a sight you don't want to see.
df Bag Lady,
As for me, I have to agree with Laura! Oh wait, then could I hang out in Times Square with The Naked Cowboy???? Hmmmm.
Terrie
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