Andrew Yancy is the protagonist of Carl Hiaasen’s Bad Monkey (2013) and Razor Girl (2016). A former detective in the Florida Keys, Yancy was demoted to restaurant inspector after a memorable act of violence against his girlfriend’s husband. Despite his official demotion, he can’t stop investigating crimes, particularly when a severed arm shows up in a tourist’s fishing catch.
Yancy is a classic Hiaasen protagonist: stubborn, morally certain, and surrounded by lunatics. His two novels blend Hiaasen’s trademark dark humor with mystery plots that spiral into increasingly absurd territory. Bad Monkey was adapted into a television series on Apple TV+.
Reading Order#
See the complete Andrew Yancy reading order for all books in the series.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Andrew Yancy end up as a restaurant inspector?
Yancy was demoted from detective to restaurant inspector after an incident involving his girlfriend’s husband and a vacuum cleaner. Despite his reduced official status, he continues to investigate crimes on his own, driven by stubbornness and a refusal to accept the corruption around him.
Who created the character Andrew Yancy?
Andrew Yancy was created by Carl Hiaasen and first appeared in Bad Monkey, published in 2013. He returned in Razor Girl (2016) and was later portrayed by Vince Vaughn in the Apple TV+ adaptation of Bad Monkey.
How many books feature Andrew Yancy?
Andrew Yancy appears in two novels by Carl Hiaasen: Bad Monkey (2013) and Razor Girl (2016). Both books are set in the Florida Keys and feature Yancy investigating crimes despite his official role as a restaurant inspector.