Basket Case
by Carl Hiaasen
Basket Case by Carl Hiaasen holds a well received rating of 3.81 out of 5, based on 11.9K reader ratings. First published in 2002. The book spans 400 pages.
About Basket Case
Once a hotshot investigative reporter, Jack Tagger now bangs out obituaries for a South Florida daily, "plotting to resurrect my career by yoking my byline to some famous stiff." Jimmy Stoma, the infamous front man of Jimmy and the Slut Puppies, dead in a fishy-smelling scuba "accident" may be just the stiff Jack needs-if only he can figure out what happened. Standing in the way are [among others] an editor who wants Jack to "break her cherry," Stoma's ambitious pop-singer widow, and the soulless, profit-hungry newspaper owner Jack once publicly humiliated. As clues from Stoma's music give Jack Tagger the chance to trade obits for a story that could hit the front page, murder gives his career a new lease on life.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Carl Hiaasen |
| Published | 2002 |
| Pages | 400 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.81 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,909 |
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What genre is Basket Case?
Basket Case is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Basket Case worth reading?
Based on 11.9K reader ratings, Basket Case has an average score of 3.81 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Basket Case?
Basket Case has 400 pages.
Who wrote Basket Case?
Basket Case was written by Carl Hiaasen. It was first published in 2002.
What is the ISBN for Basket Case?
The ISBN-13 for Basket Case is 9780446695640.0.
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