Pineapple Grenade audiobook

Anybody who can make me laugh this hard gets five stars. I dropped my Kindle and choked, 5 stars! By now I've read three or four Dorsey novels and I don't try to follow the plot. It would slow down the joyride. The book chronicles the exploits of a manic psychopath and his drug-fueled companion anyway, so how crazy would it be to try and make sense out of what they're doing and call it a plot? Better to just read along at a breakneck pace, giggling and hooting, and enjoy the Florida scenery as it flies past. Tim Dorsey is a genre unto himself. And I love it.

Put all the images that can emerge within you, when a news story begins with the words, “Florida Man...” and put them in a single novel...That’s what you get in a Tim Dorsey “Serge Storm” novel...In this one, Serge & Coleman enter the spy business in Miami as South & Central American leaders meet...gun running, resource exploitation, assassins & military coups abound...Laughs on every page!!!

“Pineapple Grenade” by Tim Dorsey, published by William Morrow.Category – Mystery/Humor Publication Date – July 10, 2012.This is the fifteen book in the Serge A. Storms series and Tim Dorsey comes through again with a novel that not only is a mystery full of action but is also full of humor. A nice thing about these books is that they do not have to be read in series and that they never grow old.Serge is the #1 authority on the State of Florida. He knows its history, both old and new, and he promotes it at every chance he gets. Serge is also a serial killer, one who seems able only to kill the “bad” guys and finds new and unique ways to kill them, in fact, their demise is usually based on their crimes. It often leads the reader to wonder if these methods really work.In “Pineapple Grenade”, Serge and his best friend Coleman, who is always strung out on drugs or alcohol, are in Miami. Serge has decided to pursue being a spy and tries to interest the foreign consulates in Miami of his services. At the same time he becomes involved with the United States Secret Services and their involvement in a small Latin American Country. This all takes place during the “Summit of Americas” and an assassination plot.True to form, Serge and Coleman inadvertently become involved and find themselves in another uproarious farce that leaves the reader pining for the next installment.

I’ve been reading these in order and this one was my least favorite so far, but still worth the read nonetheless. Too many side plots going on made it hard to follow and seemed the story was more about other characters rather than Serge and Coleman. I need more weirdness! It did wrap up quite nicely in the end and some good jokes sprinkled in though.

This may be the best Tim Dorsey book yet. The last few Serge Storm tales were getting a bit formulaic, but this one has hit it out of the park (sorry about the overused metaphor). Of course, there is all the insane trivia of Florida and righteous do gooding you expect from Serge, but this one becomes more like a James Bond movie.The first paragraph starts by saying a prosthetic leg with a Willie Nelson bumper sticker washes up on a Florida beach ... then it gets weird. You have to keep reading.Serge decides he wants to be a spy and drags Coleman along on the adventure. Most of this story is in and around Miami, which happens to have a large contingency of CIA operatives and foreign embassies. Serge starts performing his usual antics that most of us think are just fantasies in his mind, but it turns out that the espionage community really works this way.There are so many events that could and probably do happen in real life, that I couldn't help moaning and laughing out loud at the same time. Serge and Coleman try to fly from Tampa to Miami and get caught in the typical TSA and delayed airline insanity that most of us can relate to. Two rival CIA stations are now tasked with spying on each other, rather than other targets. In fact two operatives pose as tourists so they can see what their rivals are up to when they get "arrested" and interrogated.Through total happenstance, or so it appears, the CIA and the Costa Gorda president (and his spys) believe that Serge is an undercover assassin/body guard here to protect the president. He hooks up with a woman (Felicia) who is a spy for Costa Gorda and this is where the story is just like James Bond. Serge appears to not know what he is doing, but in fact he does and plays it beautifully in his own inimitable way. The climactic scene involves, an assassin, the Costa Corda president, Serge, Felicia, Coleman, a fall guy CIA operative, an alternate assassin, a large crowd at an American summit, an arms merchant, swat teams, 2 CIA groups and more mayhem than a Grateful Dead concert. As usual, all those who should get their comeuppance do through Serge's odd sense of justice. Serge knows more than it appears, he just does things in his own way.

Take Spies Like Us and any good James Bond movie, mix with the Marx Brothers - shaken not stirred, of course! -- and you have Pineapple Grenade. This zany thriller is set in Miami, Florida, as two experienced operatives, Serge and his sidekick, Coleman, stumble upon an assassination plot, combined with an arms deal and drug trafficking.Serge and Coleman do their best to infiltrate the opposition, encountering double agents and ne-er do wells on both sides of the fence. Serge even finds romance with the stunningly lovely Felicia Carmen. As the killing noose tightens around President Guzman’s neck, Serge, Coleman and Felicia race to stop a deadly sniper who could end the man’s life. Will they be able to get there in time? What incredible secrets will be revealed in the chase?Although the beginning of this novel was rather like a merry jigsaw puzzle of clues, soon the pieces began to take shape into a horrific plot. This was the first book I’ve read by this author and I really enjoyed Serge and Coleman’s ideas of dispensing “justice” and the mega twists and turns in the story itself. Well done.

Tim Dorsey= Ernest Hemingway on acid. I have to stop reading these books in public. People tend to stare when you start laughing at what you're reading...but it's worth it.

Tim Dorsey has created another Florida mayhem saga with Serge and Coleman running around all creation playing spy and attracting the wrong kind of attention, as is their usual. Coleman is high as a kite bumbling along with Serge as they try to get to the bottom of a gun running plot and a later assassination attempt. Serge is accompanierd by a hot and horny Latina deep in the spy trade, much to his enjoyment. This spy spoof is loaded with comical TV spy jargon along with Serge's love of Floridian history.I don't know how many Dorsey books I've read but I bust a gut each time I crack open a volume. We all need a laugh especially now so keep writing Tim, lovin it!

Having picked up the Serge Storms series at the start of lockdown I soon found myself reading almost a book a day. The silly humour and violent crimes and action make these books fun to read. I especially like how Dorsey always includes fun facts throughout the books, it is clear that he truly loves Florida.

No actual Pineapples were injured by Serge Storms and CoLike this popular fruit Serge and Coleman’s Miami adventure is packed with nutrients, antioxidants and other helpful compounds. The unripened raw form might be toxic if to those with sensitive systems. Highly recommend to enjoy poolside with a little rum.

Hard to believe this book was written five years ago. It read like today's headlines. It s a brilliant take on how someone with the right motivation can work his way Into becoming a spy. In other words, classic Serge.

Crazy romp. Carl Hiaasen on steroids. Lot of fun.

Worth reading. Shuts the brain off without a lot of bs drama.

Dorsey is always a welcomed change of pace from more serious novels. This one deals with the world of spies. It is very entertaining and one might learn a few things about Florida history. Enjoy.

Usual entertainiing Dorsey bookWorth reading. Plenty of chuckles. Good dose of Florida miscellania. Serge is one of the most interesting protagonists you'll find.