Basket Case

In Carl Hiaasen's engaging novel, Jack Tagger, a once-prominent investigative reporter now reduced to writing obituaries for a South Florida newspaper, sees a chance to revive his career with the mysterious death of rock star Jimmy Stoma. As he attempts to unveil the truth behind a suspicious scuba accident, Jack navigates obstacles posed by his ambitious editor, the rock star’s career-driven widow, and a profit-hungry newspaper owner. Armed with clues hidden in Stoma's music, Jack's journey becomes a hilariously hard-won exploration of journalism and the quirky world surrounding him.