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The Accidental Alchemist

(2015)
(The first book in the Accidental Alchemist Mystery series)
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"Filled with magic, intrigue, and humor, this series is sure to delight fans of cozy mysteries and urban fantasy."―Bookriot

A chance for a new beginning in Portland, Oregon. A stowaway from Paris. Can alchemist Zoe Faust solve the mystery of an ancient book in time to save her new friend?Don't miss the first novel in the award-winning series from USA Today bestselling author Gigi Pandian!

Unpacking her belongings in her new fixer-upper house, alchemist Zoe Faust can't help but notice she's picked up a stowaway. Dorian Robert-Houdin is a living, breathing gargoyle―not to mention a master of French cuisine―and he needs Zoe's expertise to unlock the secrets of a centuries-old text. Zoe, who's trying to put her old life behind her, isn't so sure she wants to reopen her alchemical past...until a crime committed on her front porch leaves her no choice.

Includes recipes!

Praise
Winner of the Left Coast Crime Lefty Award.

"Gigi Pandian's pen never disappoints." ―
New York Times bestselling author Juliet Blackwell

"Zoe and Dorian are my new favorite amateur-sleuth duo!" ―
New York Times bestselling author Victoria Laurie

"Mysterious, captivating, and infused with the rich history of the Northwest...fantastic." ―
Portland Book Review

"This reviewer is eagerly anticipating more from this series, and a return of a cast more fun than an episode of Portlandia."―
RT Book Reviews

"A whimsical and charming supernatural mystery."―
Mystery Scene

“A supernatural cozy series that hits high marks." ―
Library Journal

"Pandian sets this series apart from other fluffy paranormal mysteries with Zoe's cute nonhuman sidekick and some mouthwatering vegan recipes." ―
Publishers Weekly

"Readers won't want to put this book down." ―
Vegetarian Journal

"[A]n eccentric and charming cast of characters readers are going to want to spend more time with." ―
RT Book Reviews Online

"A magical, whimsical cozy that will delight readers who enjoy Juliet Blackwell and Heather Weber mysteries!"―Agatha Award-winning author Avery Aames (aka Daryl Wood Gerber)


Genre: Cozy Mystery

Praise for this book

"A magical, whimsical cozy that will delight readers who enjoy Juliet Blackwell and Heather Weber mysteries!" - Avery Aames

"The Accidental Alchemist is a recipe for a great read. Gigi Pandian's pen never disappoints." - Juliet Blackwell

"Zoe and Dorian are my new favorite amateur-sleuth duo!" - Victoria Laurie


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