Author: Carl Hiaasen
Language: English
Publisher: Sphere
Publication Date: June 15, 2023
Print Length: 448 pages
Dimensions: 12.6 × 3.4 × 19.6 cm
ISBN-13: 978-1408729175
Lucky You by Carl Hiaasen is a sharp, fast-paced satirical thriller built around the chaos that erupts when two winning lottery tickets collide in the swamps of Florida. When JoLayne Lucks discovers she’s won the state jackpot, her victory is short-lived — the second winning ticket belongs to Bodean Gazzer and his unhinged sidekick, who are determined to steal the entire $28 million to fund their own underground militia.
What follows is a wildly entertaining chase across Florida Bay involving con artists, vigilantes, journalists, and a hostage Hooters waitress: all wrapped in Hiaasen’s signature blend of dark humor, ecological commentary, and biting social satire. Though fictional, the novel cleverly explores themes of luck, greed, risk-taking, human irrationality, and how people behave when sudden fortune drops into their lives. It’s part comedy, part crime caper, and part character study, a perfect choice for readers who enjoy clever plotting and sharp observational humor.
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