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Gigi Pandian



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.
 

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)
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Books containing stories by Gigi Pandian
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Mystery Most Humorous (2025)
(Malice Domestic, book 19)
edited by
Donna Andrews, John Gregory Betancourt, Michael Bracken and Carla Coupe
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Midnight Hour (2021)
A chilling anthology of crime fiction from 20 authors of color
edited by
Abby L Vandiver

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Awards
2025 Agatha Award for Best Contemporary Novel : A Midnight Puzzle
2020 Anthony Award for Best Paperback original : The Alchemist's Illusion
2018 Agatha Award for Best Short Story : The Library Ghost of Tanglewood Inn
2016 Lefty Award for Best LCC Regional Mystery : The Accidental Alchemist
2015 Lefty Awards: The Rose : Pirate Vishnu

Award nominations
2024 Lefty Award for Best Mystery Novel (nominee) : The Raven Thief
2024 Agatha Award for Best Contemporary Novel (nominee) : The Raven Thief
2023 Lefty Award for Best Mystery Novel (nominee) : Under Lock & Skeleton Key
2022 Macavity Award for Best Mystery Short Story (nominee) : The Locked Room Library
2022 Edgar Award for Best Short Story (nominee) : The Locked Room Library
2022 Anthony Award for Best Short Story (nominee) : The Locked Room Library
2022 Agatha Award for Best Short Story (nominee) : The Locked Room Library
2019 Macavity Award for Best Mystery Short Story (nominee) : The Cambodian Curse
2017 Lefty Award for Best Mystery Novel (nominee) : Michelangelo's Ghost
2014 Macavity Award for Best Mystery Short Story (nominee) : The Hindi Houdini
2014 Agatha Award for Best Short Story (nominee) : The Hindi Houdini


Gigi Pandian recommends
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Stakeouts and Strollers (2026)
Rob Phillips
"Rob Phillips is a talented new voice in mystery fiction. You're sure to have fun tagging along with brand new San Francisco private investigator Charlie Shaw, who's in over his head but bringing us along for an entertaining ride."
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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."
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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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