In an alternative time line it seems hippopotamuses have been introduced to the Mississippi river region to serve as a food source. Well, Houndstooth has a agreement with the Government to rid the area of feral hippos. They think he is going to trap them. No, his plan involves dynamite. Also, revenge.
River Of Teeth #2. What's left of the gang is still separated from the last book, plus a baby. I'm not sure what happened, but all of a sudden the story is over and everyone has reconnected. I think everyone (well, everyone important) is still alive, too! What a hippo nightmare!