The Accidental Alchemist

"Filled with magic, intrigue, and humor, this series is sure to delight fans of cozy mysteries and urban fantasy."?

Book Riot

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?

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.

Don't miss the first novel in the award-winning series from USA Today bestselling author Gigi Pandian!

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)