The Accidental Alchemist

<p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)><em>Celebrate a decade of magical mysteries with this 10th Anniversary Illustrated Special Edition featuring original artwork and bonus recipes from Dorian's kitchen.</em></strong></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Meet the most enchanting crime-solving team around: an alchemist with centuries of secrets and a gargoyle chef who can't resist a puzzle.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>When alchemist Zoe Faust discovers a living gargoyle in her moving boxes her fresh start in Portland takes an unexpected turn. Dorian's not just alive-he's a gourmet chef aspiring detective and he's slowly turning back to stone. The only cure lies hidden in an ancient book that's attracting the wrong kind of attention. When a baffling crime strikes close to home Zoe and Dorian discover that solving mysteries together might be exactly what they both need.</span></p><p></p><p> </p><p><strong>Praise</strong></p><p>Winner of the Left Coast Crime Lefty Award for best regional mystery.</p><p>Zoe and Dorian are my new favorite amateur-sleuth duo! ―<em>New York Times</em> bestselling author Victoria Laurie</p><p>A whimsical and charming supernatural mystery.―<em>Mystery Scene</em></p><p>Mysterious captivating and infused with the rich history of the Northwest...fantastic. ―<em>Portland Book Review</em></p><p>This reviewer is eagerly anticipating more from this series and a return of a cast more fun than an episode of Portlandia.―<em>RT Book Reviews</em></p><p>Pandian...launches a supernatural cozy series that hits high marks for a modern twist on an ancient practice. Amusing supporting characters and historical details solidify this engaging mystery. ―<em>Library Journal</em></p><p>[A] lighthearted supernatural mystery...Pandian sets this series apart from other fluffy paranormal mysteries with Zoe's cute nonhuman sidekick and some mouthwatering vegan recipes. ―<em>Publishers Weekly</em></p><p>Readers won't want to put this book down. ―<em>Vegetarian Journal</em></p><p>[A]n eccentric and charming cast of characters readers are going to want to spend more time with. ―<em>RT Book Reviews Online</em></p><p>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)</p><p>Gigi Pandian's pen never disappoints. ―<em>New York Times</em> bestselling author Juliet Blackwell</p>