An Evening with Carl Hiaasen and "Fever Beach" (Virtual)
Livestreaming begins at 6:50pm ET and the program begins at 7pm ET. Each virtual ticket includes a trade hardcover copy of Fever Beach ($29.99 value), available for local pickup in Traverse City or shipped to you. Additional fees apply.
The National Writers Series is pleased to present Carl Hiaasen, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Bad Monkey, in conversation about his new novel, Fever Beach, which tackles the current chaotic and polarized American culture with two wonderful Hiaasen heroes.
Fever Beach begins with an errand that leads—in pure Hiaasen-style—into the depths of Florida at its most Floridian: a sun-soaked bastion of right-wing extremism, white power, greed, and corruption.
Book Publication Date: May 13, 2025 –Traverse City locals who’d like to read the book in advance of the event can pick up their copy at Horizon Books, beginning May 13th. You can also choose to have the book shipped directly to you with our livestreaming tickets, additional fees apply. Call Horizon Books at 231-946-7290 to check on availability or if you have questions about receiving your featured book.
Virtual Ticket: $40
Students and Teachers Ticket: $10
No age restriction with a valid school ID, student and teacher tickets admit one person to the live or virtual event. Books are not included.
About Our Book Sales
If purchasing a book isn’t an option for any reason, use the code BookChampion at checkout to receive a complimentary copy, no questions asked. You will only pay the price of admission, thanks to a generous donor who will pay for your book.
One of the most exciting parts of attending our events is getting a signed copy of the author's latest book along with the chance to meet the writer and have them personalize it after the show. Please note: signed books are only available at the live event.
Each sale benefits our local partner Horizon Books in downtown Traverse City, Michigan. The bundled price of National Writers Series books is always 20 percent below retail, so you also get a great deal.
If you already own the featured book, the one you receive with your ticket makes a great gift for friends and family. Or you can donate it back to us at the National Writers Series, and we'll distribute it to libraries and young writers in Northern Michigan.
We think a new book is one of the greatest joys of life, and we thank you for helping us make Traverse City one of the premiere destinations for authors through our book sales.