Sick Puppy is the usual mix of kinky villians , odd but well intentioned good guys, level headed women and bizarre supporting characters that we have come to expect and enjoy from this author.In Sick Puppy, the author introduces several new characters and brings back several familiar ones also. Could Twilly be the new Skink? This book is a very fast read and will take your mind off whatever miseries of the day you have endured. You will find yourself smiling for no other reason than the fact that you are enjoying this book. My only regret is that after I am finished reading the book I am left wanting more. Carl Hiaasen at his worst is better than many authors at their very best.