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Gigi Pandian is the child of cultural anthropologists from New Mexico and the southern tip of India. After being dragged around the world during her childhood, she tried to escape her fate when she left a PhD program for art school. But adventurous academics wouldnt stay out of her head. Thus was born the Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt Mystery Series.
Gigis debut mystery novel, Artifact, was awarded a Malice Domestic Grant and named a Best of 2012 Debut Novel by Suspense Magazine. The follow-up is Private Vishnu.
Gigis debut mystery novel, Artifact, was awarded a Malice Domestic Grant and named a Best of 2012 Debut Novel by Suspense Magazine. The follow-up is Private Vishnu.
Awards: Agatha (2025), Anthony (2020), Lefty (2016) see all
Genres: Cozy Mystery
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Series
Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt Mystery
1. Artifact (2012)
2. Pirate Vishnu (2014)
3. Quicksand (2014)
4. Michelangelo's Ghost (2016)
5. The Ninja's Illusion (2017)
The Library Ghost of Tanglewood Inn (2017)
The Cambodian Curse and Other Stories (2018)
6. The Glass Thief (2019)
1. Artifact (2012)
2. Pirate Vishnu (2014)
3. Quicksand (2014)
4. Michelangelo's Ghost (2016)
5. The Ninja's Illusion (2017)
The Library Ghost of Tanglewood Inn (2017)
The Cambodian Curse and Other Stories (2018)
6. The Glass Thief (2019)
Accidental Alchemist Mystery
1. The Accidental Alchemist (2015)
2. The Masquerading Magician (2016)
3. The Elusive Elixir (2017)
4. The Alchemist's Illusion (2019)
The Lost Gargoyle of Paris (2020)
5. The Alchemist of Fire and Fortune (2021)
6. The Alchemist of Riddle and Ruin (2022)
7. The Alchemist of Monsters and Mayhem (2023)
8. The Alchemist of Brushstrokes and Brimstone (2024)
1. The Accidental Alchemist (2015)
2. The Masquerading Magician (2016)
3. The Elusive Elixir (2017)
4. The Alchemist's Illusion (2019)
The Lost Gargoyle of Paris (2020)
5. The Alchemist of Fire and Fortune (2021)
6. The Alchemist of Riddle and Ruin (2022)
7. The Alchemist of Monsters and Mayhem (2023)
8. The Alchemist of Brushstrokes and Brimstone (2024)
Secret Staircase Mystery
1. Under Lock & Skeleton Key (2022)
The Christmas Caper (2022)
2. The Raven Thief (2023)
3. A Midnight Puzzle (2024)
4. The Library Game (2025)
1. Under Lock & Skeleton Key (2022)
The Christmas Caper (2022)
2. The Raven Thief (2023)
3. A Midnight Puzzle (2024)
4. The Library Game (2025)
Books containing stories by Gigi Pandian
Mystery Most Humorous (2025)
(Malice Domestic, book 19)
edited by
Donna Andrews, John Gregory Betancourt, Michael Bracken and Carla Coupe
Midnight Hour (2021)
A chilling anthology of crime fiction from 20 authors of color
edited by
Abby L Vandiver
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Gigi Pandian recommends
Stakeouts and Strollers (2026)
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The Jig Is Up (2024)
(Irish Bed & Breakfast Mysteries, book 1)
Lisa Q Mathews
"What a delight to spend time with Kate Buckley and her quirky family and neighbors in the charming town of Shamrock, Mass., in this captivating Irish-themed cozy mystery series launch."
The General's Gold (2024)
(Turner and Mosley Files, book 1)
Bruce Robert Coffin and LynDee Walker
"A smart, page-turning treasure hunt across land, sea, and underground caves. Perfect for fans of Andrew Mayne's Underwater Investigation Unit thrillers."
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