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Lowan's Circus Tricks
Meet Lowan, a telepathic alien working as a private detective in the 1930s!
Lowan’s search for Eloise Meer leads him to a traveling circus in dusty Dry Creek, Kansas. But the only Eloise at the circus is a ring-tailed monkey. Hunting for clues, he joins the circus and promptly finds himself framed for the murder of an exotic dancer. One more problem—Dry Creek still hangs murderers. Lowan’s friends race to prove his innocence—and stop a mad magician who changes people into animals.
S. E. Grosskopf’s writing is strongly influenced by the old pulp fiction magazines and Golden Age radio dramas of the 1930s-1950s. If you like fast-paced action and mystery with a dash of urban fantasy and quirkiness, then you’ll love these books. This is the seventh book in the series. The books follow chronologically. Reading them in order is recommended.
Lowan’s search for Eloise Meer leads him to a traveling circus in dusty Dry Creek, Kansas. But the only Eloise at the circus is a ring-tailed monkey. Hunting for clues, he joins the circus and promptly finds himself framed for the murder of an exotic dancer. One more problem—Dry Creek still hangs murderers. Lowan’s friends race to prove his innocence—and stop a mad magician who changes people into animals.
S. E. Grosskopf’s writing is strongly influenced by the old pulp fiction magazines and Golden Age radio dramas of the 1930s-1950s. If you like fast-paced action and mystery with a dash of urban fantasy and quirkiness, then you’ll love these books. This is the seventh book in the series. The books follow chronologically. Reading them in order is recommended.
124 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 19, 2025
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February 25, 2025
I’ve claimed favorites in this series before, but trust me—this one takes the cake! Private Detective Lowan (who also happens to be an alien) heads to Kansas to investigate a bizarre mystery at the circus—performers are being transformed into animals! But cracking the case becomes even trickier when Lowan is thrown in jail as a murder suspect. Thankfully, a few friends from back home come to his rescue. This story is a three-ring spectacle of mystery, suspense, and extraterrestrial intrigue—an absolute showstopper!
December 9, 2025
This book has such an intricate, twisty mystery spanning multiple states. Lowan travels to Kansas to look for a young woman who joined a circus, and his investigation jeopardizes his life. Framed for murder, Lowan has to rely on his friends to rescue him before it’s too late. I love the characters in this book.
Lowan is so kind and sympathetic to others, even when he is facing terrible situations himself. In this story, he faces physical injury to the point of his telepathic abilities being compromised, although his concern for others is not.
His worry over Rita is especially touching, and is a very special part of this story, as is his concern for Marx and Jane.
What I love most about this book is how Lowan’s friends support him.
Rita is as clever, brave, and resourceful as she is in previous books, although this time she really goes above and beyond to help Lowan and the others. The opening scene with her and Jane is hilarious.
Marx faces new kinds of danger, including the possible loss of Lowan, Rita, and Jane. His caring and protective nature really comes out in this book as he fights for his friends. I especially love his scenes with Lowan.
And the part where he teams up with Sen is so satisfying to read. I love the scene where they catch the real killer, and if you read this book, you will understand why.
Jane humorously drives Lowan crazy, but she is also kind and loyal, working with Rita on Lowan’s behalf, helping another woman, and patching Lowan up. And she’s not afraid of any sheriff, either.
Sen makes several funny comments in this book, and the scenes where he helps Marx and Rita are very fun to read.
This book combines an interesting mystery, a fun historical setting, lovable characters, and a great blend of action, calmer moments, and humor.
Lowan is so kind and sympathetic to others, even when he is facing terrible situations himself. In this story, he faces physical injury to the point of his telepathic abilities being compromised, although his concern for others is not.
His worry over Rita is especially touching, and is a very special part of this story, as is his concern for Marx and Jane.
What I love most about this book is how Lowan’s friends support him.
Rita is as clever, brave, and resourceful as she is in previous books, although this time she really goes above and beyond to help Lowan and the others. The opening scene with her and Jane is hilarious.
Marx faces new kinds of danger, including the possible loss of Lowan, Rita, and Jane. His caring and protective nature really comes out in this book as he fights for his friends. I especially love his scenes with Lowan.
And the part where he teams up with Sen is so satisfying to read. I love the scene where they catch the real killer, and if you read this book, you will understand why.
Jane humorously drives Lowan crazy, but she is also kind and loyal, working with Rita on Lowan’s behalf, helping another woman, and patching Lowan up. And she’s not afraid of any sheriff, either.
Sen makes several funny comments in this book, and the scenes where he helps Marx and Rita are very fun to read.
This book combines an interesting mystery, a fun historical setting, lovable characters, and a great blend of action, calmer moments, and humor.
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