In "Tourist Season" by Carl Hiaasen, the story explores corruption and greed within a Florida community. The Chamber of Commerce is involved in sinister activities, including distributing cyanide capsules, highlighting the extent of their criminal actions and moral decay. This dark secret underscores the novel's themes of environmental harm and the destructive influence of greed.

The novel combines satire and crime, revealing the corruption that festers beneath the superficial charm of tourist paradise. The Chamber's malicious plot signifies the broader societal issues the characters face, emphasizing the dangerous consequences of unchecked corporate and political power.