The Accidental Alchemist

<p><strong>Don't miss the first book in the Anthony Award-winning Accidental Alchemist Mystery Series by <em>USA Today </em>bestselling author Gigi Pandian. </strong></p><p><em>A chance for a new beginning in Portland Oregon. A stowaway from Paris who needs help deciphering an ancient book. And an alchemical mystery neither can refuse. </em></p><p>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.</p><p><em>Includes recipes!</em></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>