Lucky You

A novel starring three lottery winners, two heavily armed psychopaths, and a big-city investigative journalist set deep in Florida Bay

Grange, Florida, is, famous for its miracles—the weeping fiberglass Madonna, the Road-Stain Jesus, the stigmata man. And now it has JoLayne Lucks, unlikely winner of the state lottery. Unfortunately, JoLayne's winning ticket isn't the only one. The other belongs to Bodean Gazzer and his raunchy sidekick, Chub, who want the whole $28 million jackpot to start their own underground militia.

The pursuit takes them to a buzzard-infested island deep in Florida Bay, where they finally catch up with the fledgling militia—and their baffled hostage, a Hooters waitress. The climax explodes with the hilarious mayhem that is Carl Hiaasen's hallmark.

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This is Hiaasen at his wacky best, a steamy amalgam of raunch, righteousness, and riotous laughs. Highly recommended.

– Library Journal

Everything from survivalist folly to religious fanaticism is lampooned with gusto; so are marriage, divorce, race relations, and Hooters restaurants. The sledgehammer wackiness never flags, but Lucky You is finally fatiguing. It's too obvious, too long, too smart-alecky, and way too desperate to please.

– Entertainment Weekly

Hiaasen writes witty dialogue that crackles, and his characters are eccentrically colorful. For the most part, he is able to keep all his balls in the air, though occasionally one drops and the plot flags.... But never mind. The trip is entertaining and worrisome enough to make you think twice before making that next trip down to Florida.

– New York Times

Just when you think Hiaasen can't outdo himself, he finds more lunatics who just happen to tap into your deepest fears about America.

– Kirkus Reviews

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Author: Carl Hiaasen
Series: Novels, Book 7
Publication Year: 1997

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