When Elves Attack by Tim Dorsey

I’ve said it before and will say it again - Tim Dorsey is simply one of the funniest writers working today.  Manic?  Yes.  Madcap?  Of course.  Tossing pineapples at some of our most cherished icons?  Every time.  This time Dorsey takes on Christmas, that family oriented, carol singing, love to all mankind time of year.   Accompanied by his looney sidekick, Coleman, Florida historian/loveable psychopath Serge A. Storms sets out to set things straight (or as straight as he sees them) in the hilarious When Elves Attack.

    Most of us have a code, a set of values to which we adhere - Serge does, too.  While he’s adept at amassing large piles of stolen copper pipes and wires, he does draw the line (albeit a thin one) at some things.  For instance, he honors our veterans.  In light of a recent theft that he heard about on the news, Serge explains,  “...even the War on Terror has rules.  Like, you don’t use crowbars to pry the brass plaques of VFW posts that list the names of all the local patriots who have made the supreme sacrifice since the First World War.”

    And, they’re off on a raucous romp including a never to be forgotten office party and a spree at the mall.  Serge may have criminal tendencies, but they’re certainly creative ones.

    Enjoy!

    - Gail Cooke