A small coastal town, plagued by a series of inexplicably perfect burglaries, hires a retired detective renowned for his unconventional methods. The detective finds that each burglary coincides with the appearance of a traveling circus. Delving into the lives of the circus performers, the detective uncovers secrets far darker than simple theft.
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