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The Senior Circuit: A Comedy of Second Acts
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Feb 16 2026
Pages: 114
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.27 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Panpipe Pete Carney used to play state fairs, grand openings, and anywhere with a microphone and a modest check. Now he plays the senior living circuit-where the audiences are grateful, the feedback is honest, and the occasional incident requires security intervention.
When Pete's long-suffering manager signs him up for a statewide competition for Best Senior Performer, he assumes it's just another gig. What he doesn't expect is sabotage, sequins, ventriloquist admirals, kitchen utensil performance art-and a surprise prize: a shot at a permanent residency in Las Vegas at the legendary Into the Sunset Suites.
Suddenly, this isn't just about polite applause and Jell-O cups. It's about one last chance at the spotlight.
Packed with eccentric characters, offbeat humor, and surprising heart, The Senior Circuit is a satirical novel about aging performers, fragile egos, and the stubborn hope that maybe-just maybe-the encore can be better than the first act.
Perfect for readers who enjoy character-driven comedy, ensemble satire, and stories about underdogs chasing unlikely dreams. Fans of Christopher Guest-style mockumentary humor, small-town competition tales, and warm, witty fiction about reinvention will feel right at home on the circuit.
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