2002 novel by Carl Hiaasen (6,4)
(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" .)
(Other definitions for hoot that I've seen before include "Bird call; funny thing" , "Owl's cry" , "Raucous cry" , "Honk - laugh" , "Owl's call" .)