The Riptide Ultra-Glide by Tim Dorsey

The Riptide Ultra-Glide

Sunshine Noir with a Killer Sense of Humor

Written byTim Dorsey
Narrated byOliver Wyman
Length9h20m
Release dateJanuary 22, 2013
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.4 (3 ratings)

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AuthorTim Dorsey
NarratorOliver Wyman
Runtime9h20m
PublishedJanuary 22, 2013
Rating★★★★☆ 4.4 / 5 (3 ratings)
CategoriesMystery, Thriller & Suspense, Crime Fiction, Comedy & Humor, Literature & Fiction, Satire
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Serge Storms returns in *The Riptide Ultra-Glide*, a Florida-fried crime romp that barrels down I-95 with the AC blasting, the windows down, and a trunk full of questionable life choices. Tim Dorsey’s cult-favorite antihero—equal parts vigilante, tour guide, and unhinged history buff—is in peak form, dragging two bewildered Midwesterners into his brand of roadside justice. This isn’t just a mystery; it’s a satirical road trip through Florida’s weirdest backwaters, from abandoned roadside attractions to alligator-infested subdivisions. The plot zigs with the precision of a GPS set by a maniac, and Dorsey’s razor-sharp wit cuts through the swampy absurdity like a machete. Fans of dark humor wrapped in a crime spree will savor every detour. Oliver Wyman’s narration elevates the chaos with a smooth, sardonic delivery that mirrors Serge’s calm-before-the-storm demeanor. He doesn’t just voice the characters—he inhabits the state itself, conjuring humid air and neon signs with his timing and tone. The audiobook transforms Dorsey’s already cinematic prose into something immersive and dangerously bingeable. Wyman handles rapid-fire dialogue, offbeat tangents, and sudden bursts of violence with equal ease, making the 9-hour runtime fly by like a convertible with no brakes.

Tags: dark comedy thrillerFlorida crime fictionserial killer protagonistaudiobook satirefast-paced mysteryquirky antihero

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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I’ve listened to several Serge Storms audiobooks, and Oliver Wyman remains the perfect conduit for Tim Dorsey’s off-kilter universe. His performance in *The Riptide Ultra-Glide* is both controlled and unhinged—exactly what Serge demands. Wyman gives each character a distinct pulse: Serge’s deadpan enthusiasm, Coleman’s slurred non sequiturs, and even the bewildered McDougals feel vivid without tipping into caricature. The pacing is brisk, with scene transitions handled seamlessly, though I did find a few digressions on Florida history, while amusing, slightly derailed momentum in the middle act. That said, the audiobook’s strength lies in its ability to make the grotesque funny and the mundane wild. Dorsey’s satire of tourism, real estate scams, and cultural decay lands with bite, especially when delivered through Wyman’s dry inflection. The production is crisp, with consistent audio levels and no distracting artifacts. My only real critique? Some secondary characters vanish as quickly as they appear, making their fates feel underexploited. But that’s a minor quibble in an otherwise electrifying ride. If you like your thrillers with a side of absurdity and a killer playlist, this one’s a must-listen.

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