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Martin Lastrapes is an acclaimed author, indie publisher, and podcaster celebrated for his imaginative storytelling and signature dark humor. His works often explore unconventional themes, featuring cannibals, vampires, and unicorn-killing superheroes. Lastrapes has earned numerous literary accolades, including the Grand Prize at the Paris Book Festival and the Gold Prize at the Self-Publishing Review Book Awards. A native of the Inland Empire in California, he holds a Bachelor's degree in English and a Master's degree in Composition. He now calls Las Vegas home.
Reviewed by Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers' Favorite
Grover Wilcox Goes to the Circus by Martin Lastrapes is an urban fantasy about Grover Wilcox, an English professor who always dreamed of joining the circus but never had any real skills. Until a kitchen fire in which he should have died but didn’t. Grover is fireproof. When the Grambling Brothers Travelling Circus Show arrives in town, he can’t resist going, and his newfound power earns him an offer he can’t refuse. It doesn’t take him long to learn that this is more than just a circus. Beneath the surface, a dark, sinister secret is hiding, and Grover begins to realize he might have been a bit too hasty. What secret is the circus hiding? And can Grover escape unscathed?
Grover Wilcox Goes to the Circus by Martin Lastrapes is an incredible story. Yes, it has some bad language and violence, not to mention a few sexual scenes, but it all fits in with the plot, and there is plenty of humor to lighten the load. This is a twisty plot, and it will take you in all directions, but it is one of the most unique plots with plenty of action and solid dialog. The characters are well-developed and very likable, and you’ll love the main protagonist, Grover—a relatable character with a real personality. Lastrapes has a wonderfully creative imagination, which shines through in this story, written in the first person, which is not always easy to pull off, but it works perfectly here. With plenty of suspense, this will keep you hooked from start to finish. Highly enjoyable and recommended for anyone who wants to escape reality for a while.
