Menagerie of Malice — Jon Sharpe

Skye Fargo takes on a circus swindler in the greatest showdown on earth…

When a giant beast tramples a homestead and injures some settlers, Skye Fargo sets out to track the animal. But neither Skye nor the wilds of Utah could prepare for what they discover…an elephant! There's only one explanation: Thaddeus Thimbletree and his traveling circus is in town.
 
Skye returns the elephant, but his work is far from over. The too-trusting Thad has a heart of gold -- and a treasure chest of gems. It's a dangerous combination. Especially since Thad's hired scout is a notorious backshooter. But Skye is watching his back and Thad's. And with one hand on his gun, the Trailsman is not about to let this turn into a three-ring circus…