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Luke on the Loose

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Luke on the Loosetitle: Luke on the Loose
author: Amanda M. Lee
series: Mystic Caravan #8.5
published: 9 April 2019
publisher: WinchesterShaw Publications
genre(s): cozy mystery, paranormal
pages: 87
source: Kindle Unlimited
format: eBook
buy/shelve it: Amazon | StoryGraph | Goodreads

rating: four-stars | series rating: four-stars

the blurb

Luke Bishop is the center of attention and life of the party at Mystic Caravan Circus. He’s a great guy, who just so happens to be in a bit of a funk. That doesn’t change when the circus hits Ohio, one of their least favorite stops. Since nothing ever happens in Ohio. The group believes that will hold true during another boring trip. They find out better after the first night, when one of their clowns is killed. They know right away what they’re looking for: an incubus, a creature that lures women with his song and then kills them in an intimate manner. All the men are on full alert because that means the Mystic Caravan females are in danger. Luke takes it upon himself to infiltrate an area biker bar where the killer may be hanging out. All he has to do to find the culprit is fit in, not tip his hand, and make sure his partners in crime don’t draw too many sets of eyes in their direction. It’s a difficult job, but Luke is up to the task … that is if he doesn’t fall victim himself. The circus men are joining together to protect the women for a change, and it’s going to be a dangerous ride.
Note: This is a 30,000-word short in the Mystic Caravan series.


  • a few notes
  • full review

content warning: ❗some graphic violence❗

POV: 1st person
keywords/phrases: circus, shifters, incubus

NOTE: This novella is listed as #7.5, but timeline-wise, it falls in the #8.5 slot.

I love the main series, but this was a great look at things from Luke’s perspective. There’s a shift in the story, too, with the women (usually the more powerful of the circus people) the ones in need of protection. It also helped me know Luke a bit better, which I enjoyed.


About Amanda M. Lee

When I was a kid, I was torn between whether or not I was going to grow up and be the Incredible Hulk or Wonder Woman. I flirted with being a Jedi Knight for awhile, but I wasn’t up for the intense travel associated with the gig. In my teens, I settled on being a writer — although I had no idea the effort that would entail.
Not only am I a writer now, but I’m a writer in several different mediums. I’m a longtime newspaper reporter, an avid reader and a voracious science fiction fanatic.

Rating Report
plot
four-stars
characters
four-stars
writing
four-stars
pacing
four-stars
Overall: four-stars

reading challenges:

  • 2023 Craving For Cozies Reading Challenge
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