Gigi Pandian élabore des mystères captivants, comparés à un croisement entre Indiana Jones et Agatha Christie. Ses récits mêlent aventures palpitantes et énigmes complexes, entraînant les lecteurs dans des mondes regorgeant de découvertes et de suspense. L'approche distinctive de Pandian réside dans son mélange magistral d'intrigues au rythme soutenu et d'aperçus acérés des personnages, offrant une expérience littéraire unique et engageante.
In an effort to rescue her mentor, Nicolas Flamel, centuries-old alchemist Zoe Faust and her best friend, Dorian the gargoyle chef, delve into the world of art forgery to unearth a clue hidden in a stolen painting.
The book features a gripping narrative that combines compelling characters and intricate plot twists. Readers can expect a blend of emotional depth and thrilling suspense, drawing them into a world where stakes are high and every decision can change everything. The author, known for their bestsellers, skillfully weaves themes of resilience and redemption, ensuring an engaging reading experience that resonates long after the last page is turned.
Set against the backdrop of Notre Dame Cathedral, this novella features alchemist Zoe Faust and her mischievous gargoyle companion Dorian Robert-Houdin as they investigate the theft of a rare gargoyle illustration by Victor Hugo. With Dorian employing his wits and culinary talents, they unravel the mystery while exploring his origins. This standalone story also includes delightful vegan recipes, making it a unique blend of mystery and culinary adventure within the Accidental Alchemist series.
Set in a Paris mansion, the story unfolds as a locked-room mystery involving a ghost that haunts a French family known for looting treasure from Cambodia. As secrets unravel, the characters must confront their past actions and the consequences of their greed, blending elements of suspense and historical intrigue.
Zoe Faust finds herself entangled in a race against time as she attempts to decipher an ancient alchemy book to save her friend, the living gargoyle Dorian Robert-Houdin, from a permanent stone prison. While navigating her new life in Portland, Oregon, she attends a magic show that unveils dark secrets and connections to historical crimes. As a murder unfolds, Zoe uncovers a web of unsolved robberies and personal stakes that challenge her gardening pursuits and thrust her into a thrilling mystery.
A Scottish legend conceals a hidden secret linked to a long-lost treasure from India. The story kicks off with an unexpected package that sparks an adventure, leading the characters on a thrilling journey to uncover the mysteries of the past.
One murder. Four impossibilities. A fake seance hides a very real crime.
Known for her wonderfully addictive characters, multiple award-winning author Gigi Pandian introduces her newest heroine in this heartfelt series debut. Under Lock & Skeleton Key layers stunning architecture with mouthwatering food in an ode to classic locked-room mysteries that will leave readers enchanted.
An Accidental Alchemist Mystery
A stolen masterpiece intertwines with the story of a brilliant woman who has been overlooked by history. As the narrative unfolds, it reveals a quest for a lost color recipe that drives characters to extreme lengths, exploring themes of art, legacy, and the lengths one will go to reclaim what has been unjustly taken. The book promises a thrilling blend of mystery and historical intrigue.
In heroine Tempest Raj, modern-day queen of the locked room mystery Gigi Pandian has created a brilliant homage to the greats of classic detective fiction.