Florida is the setting (come on—it's a Hiaasen book) for this reality TV show: Expedition Survival! episode. The star of the show conveys this image of being a true rugged outdoors man with courage and cleverness but in reality he is nothing but fake and foolish. Stunt men fill in the real daring deeds and the scrip isn't always followed.
On location in the Everglades, Derek Badger (the star) hopes to have great footage of his rumble with an alligator. Fortunately, he is rescued by the alligator's professional handler. One of many mishaps and glitches while filming the show. Besides Derek Badger, characters include Tuna, the runaway; Wahoo, the son of the alligator wrangler; Raven Stark, the production assistant and various reptiles. Read this entertaining novel to find out who all gets chomped.
