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Carl Hiaasen

Carl Hiaasen Reading Order

9 series Β· 40 books Β· Born 12 March 1953

Carl Hiaasen is a celebrated American novelist and journalist known for his sharp humor and engaging storytelling. With a prolific career spanning from 1981 to 2025, he has authored 40 books across nine series, including notable titles featuring characters like Andrew Yancy and Skink. His work often captures the eccentricities of Florida, making him a distinctive voice in the genre of satirical fiction.

Andrew Yancy Series

Complete

2 books (2013–2016)

Start with Bad Monkey and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Bad Monkey
Bad Monkey
2
Cover of Razor Girl
Razor Girl

Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (1997–2007)

Start with Naked Came the Manatee and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Naked Came the Manatee
Naked Came the Manatee
2
Cover of Writers on Writing
Writers on Writing
3
Cover of The Best American Mystery Stories 2007
The Best American Mystery Stories 2007

Black Lizard Series

Complete

4 books (1981–1989)

Start with Powder Burn, the first of 4 books in the Black Lizard series.

#Title
1
Cover of Powder Burn
Powder Burn
2
3
Cover of A Death in China
A Death in China
4
Cover of The Sinners of San Ramon(By: William D. Montalbano)
The Sinners of San Ramon(By: William D. Montalbano)

Juvenile Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2002–2023)

Start with Hoot, the first of 6 books in the Juvenile series.

Mick Stranahan Series

Complete

2 books (1989–2004)

Start with Skin Tight and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Skin Tight
Skin Tight
2
Skinny Dip

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

6 books (1998–2018)

Start with Team Rodent : How Disney Devours the World, the first of 6 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#Title
1
Cover of Team Rodent : How Disney Devours the World
Team Rodent : How Disney Devours the World
2
Cover of Kick Ass: Selected Columns of Carl Hiaasen
Kick Ass: Selected Columns of Carl Hiaasen
3
Cover of Paradise Screwed: Selected Columns of Carl Hiaasen
Paradise Screwed: Selected Columns of Carl Hiaasen
4
Cover of The Downhill Lie / Fairway to Hell
The Downhill Lie / Fairway to Hell
5
Cover of Dance of the Reptiles
Dance of the Reptiles
6
Cover of Assume the Worst
Assume the Worst

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2013–2013)

#Title
1
The Edible Exile

Skink Series

Complete

7 books (1987–2014)

Start with Double Whammy, the first of 7 books in the Skink series.

#Title
1
Cover of Double Whammy
Double Whammy
2
Cover of Native Tongue
Native Tongue
3
Cover of Stormy Weather
Stormy Weather
4
Cover of Sick Puppy
Sick Puppy
5
Skinny Dip
6
Cover of Star Island
Star Island
7
Cover of Skink--No Surrender
Skink--No Surrender

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

9 books (1986–2025)

Start with Tourist Season, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of Tourist Season
Tourist Season
2
Cover of Strip Tease
Strip Tease
3
4
Basket Case
5
Cover of Nature Girl
Nature Girl
6
Cover of Bad Monkey
Bad Monkey
7
Cover of Razor Girl
Razor Girl
8
Cover of Squeeze Me
Squeeze Me
9
Fever Beach

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Carl Hiaasen written?
Carl Hiaasen has written 40 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1981 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Carl Hiaasen series?
Here are the first books in Carl Hiaasen's series: Andrew Yancy: Bad Monkey; Anthologies: Naked Came the Manatee; Black Lizard: Powder Burn; Juvenile: Hoot; Mick Stranahan: Skin Tight.
What order should I read Carl Hiaasen's books?
We recommend reading Carl Hiaasen's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Carl Hiaasen still writing new books?
Yes, Carl Hiaasen has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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