Bad Monkey

Bad Monkey (2013) by American journalist and author Carl Hiaasen, combines the author’s signature humor with mystery. Known for his satirical take on environmental and political issues, Hiaasen delivers a story set in the Florida Keys and the Bahamas that centers on a disgraced detective turned health inspector as he navigates a tangled web of greed, corruption, and murder. The book, along with its sequel, Razor Girl, were optioned into a TV series.

A native of southern Florida, Hiaasen began his career as an investigative journalist. He later wrote a celebrated column for the Miami Herald, using his platform to expose local political scandals and environmental issues. Hiaasen has authored more than 15 novels for adults, several middle grade mysteries, and six nonfiction works, often exploring corruption, social justice, and environmental degradation. Recognized for his contributions to both journalism and literature, Hiaasen has received accolades such as the National Society of Newspaper Columnists’ Lifetime Achievement Award and the Damon Runyon Award from the Denver Press Club.

This guide references the 2013 Knopf e-book edition.

Content Warning: The source material features depictions of sexual assault, drug use, violence, gore, racist language, sexist language, exploitation of a minor, animal abuse, and suicide.

Plot Summary

When a tourist reels in a severed human arm in the Florida Keys, local sheriff

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