First published 2010
When the star elephant of a traveling circus disappears, private investigator Bernie Little and his canine partner Chet are hired to track her down. The trail leads them south of the border, where they uncover a dangerous plot involving shady circus performers and a cagey pachyderm. As Chet's keen nose guides them through exotic locales, the stakes rise and the case becomes a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. In the end, the loyal duo must use all their wits to outwit the criminals and bring the missing elephant home.
Genres: animals, adventure, mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: animal-sidekick, high-stakes
309 pages · Paperback