2002 novel by Carl Hiaasen (6,4)

I believe the answer is:

basket case

(Other definitions for basket case that I've seen before include "hopeless type" , "economically weak country" , "Very poor country" , "A nervous wreck" , "Person unable to function properly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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