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Carl Hiaasen

With a distinct sense of humor and a flare for the unusual, Carl Hiaasen has dissected the psyche of South Florida to write several wickedly funny books for both kids and adults. His first book for kids, Hoot, won a Newbery Honor and was later adapted into a movie of the same name. His extensive collection of books for adults are notable for their environmental themes and characters that do justice to the word "eccentric." Hiaasen's popular books include Bad Monkey, Scat, Double Whammy, Flush and Skinny Dip among others. He is an award–winning columnist for the Miami Herald and lives in Vero Beach.

Carl Hiaasen

Carl Hiaasen Books


Find all the books by Carl Hiaasen at Barnes & Noble. Known for his funny yet thought-provoking crime novels, Carl Hiaasen is an American author of books for kids, teens and adults. If you're a fan of satire and crime thrillers, then Hiaasen's books are a great choice. Set in his native state of Florida, the novels feature quirky characters that shed light on topics like environmental issues, political scandals and other pitfalls. Hiaasen's young adult novel, Hoot, about a group of kids trying to sabotage the construction of a new restaurant to save a colony of endangered owls, makes an entertaining and enlightening read for 10- to 14-year-olds, while his popular book, Scat, dives into the environmental dangers of illegal oil drilling. While some of his bestselling books are for kids, Hiaasen is also celebrated for his adult humor. Some of Carl Hiaasen's books for adults include Bad Monkey, Strip Tease, Sick Puppy and Double Whammy. Many of the books written by Carl Hiaasen are part of his popular Skink mystery adventure series about the funny escapades of Skink, the ex-governor of Florida who turns into an eco-warrior. Whether you're a longtime fan in search of Hiaasen's newest book or a first time reader, browse Carl Hiaasen's books online or visit your local B&N store to explore our selection in person. If you really like Carl Hiaasen, but already read all of his books, check out these related authors: Tim Dorsey, Christopher Moore and Dave Barry.


What is the most recent Carl Hiaasen book?


Carl Hiaasen's new book, Fever Beach: A Novel, came out May 13th, 2025. His other recent books include Razor Girl and Squeeze Me.


10 of Our Bestselling Books by Carl Hiaasen

  • Bad Monkey
  • Nature Girl
  • Razor Girl
  • Tourist Season
  • Squeeze Me
  • Hoot
  • Double Whammy
  • Flush
  • Native Tongue
  • Wrecker