When most people think of Florida, visions of romantic sunsets, sunny beaches and the sound of the soothing surf are usually the first images that come to mind.

If that sort of picturesque lifestyle sounds appealing, then “Atomic Lobster” is not the book for you.

Filled with sex, drugs and even more violence, Tim Dorsey’s “Atomic Lobster” brings back some murderous and adventurous characters from his acclaimed novel “Hurricane Punch,” and introduces some new crazy Floridians in this fast-paced, gonzo crime thriller.

Dorsey, a resident of Tampa, Fla., has always captivated readers with stories about his home state.

Dorsey was a reporter and editor for The Tampa Tribune until 1999 and has written nine other novels that feature the sunshine state. These include “Florida Roadkill,” “Hammerhead Ranch Motel,” “Orange Crush,” “Triggerfish Twist,” “The Stingray Shuffle,” “Cadillac Beach,” “Torpedo Juice,” “The Big Bamboo” and “Hurricane Punch.”

“Atomic Lobster” follows a vastly eclectic group of characters through their various routines, unaware of the ultimate nautical convergence ahead of them.

Murderer Serge A. Storms returns from “Hurricane Punch” with his troublesome pal Coleman. Upon meeting Rachael, a drug-addicted stripper, the immoral duo decides to take a road trip to try to get out of its rut.

Among the plethora of unique characters are a cheap group of cruise-loving grannies who refer to themselves as G-Unit, a murderer out of prison looking for revenge with his crime-laden family, half a dozen American and Mexican smuggling drug dealers, a middle-aged couple looking to spice up their lives and of course, a big mixture of federal agents.

While there is a decent number of characters to remember and storylines to follow, the gruff plot ultimately transitions smoothly, allowing the book to be funny, raunchy and aggressively violent all at one time.

Though “Atomic Lobster” is by no means a lighthearted or fluffy tale, fans of action, adventure, crime, comedy and drama alike can all enjoy this book.

“Atomic Lobster” is an enjoyable read on its own but is even more twisted when read as a part of the series.

If you are looking for an intriguing new adventure filled with crazy twists and unexpected turns, pick up a copy of this atomic crustacean and get ready for a wave of excitement.