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The Alchemist of Riddle and Ruin: An Accidental Alchemist Mystery Kindle Edition

by Gigi Pandian (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 358 ratings
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A riddle, a game, and a clue in the garden. Don’t miss the page-turning sixth book in the award-winning Accidental Alchemist Mystery Series, perfect for fans of cozy mysteries and urban fantasy.

When Zoe Faust sees the ghost of a murdered young woman, is it really a spirit—or a flesh and blood woman who stopped aging because she’s a fellow alchemist?

Sixteen years ago, high school student Ridley Price discovered a secret she planned to reveal through a party game—but someone killed her first. The baffling crime was never solved. Zoe’s friend Heather has always wondered: which of the seven guests at the party killed Ridley? When the newly-appeared ghost turns dangerous, threatening people they love, Zoe teams up with her gargoyle roommate Dorian to unmask the supposed specter.

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

"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

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

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About the Author

Gigi Pandian is a USA Today bestselling and award-winning mystery author, breast cancer survivor, and accidental almost-vegan. The child of cultural anthropologists from New Mexico and the southern tip of India, she spent her childhood traveling around the world on their research trips. She now lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and a gargoyle who watches over the backyard vegetable garden. A cancer diagnosis in her thirties taught her that life's too short to waste a single moment, so she's having fun writing quirky novels and cooking recipes from around the world. Her debut novel, Artifact, was awarded the Malice Domestic Grant, and she's won Anthony, Agatha, Lefty, and Derringer awards, and was a finalist for the Edgar Award. Her books include the Accidental Alchemist Mysteries, the Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt Mysteries, and the Secret Staircase Mysteries. Read more and sign up for Gigi's email newsletter at www.gigipandian.com. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B4HVBFHX
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gargoyle Girl Productions (August 30, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 30, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2167 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 258 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1938213203
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GIGI PANDIAN is a USA Today bestselling and award-winning mystery author, breast cancer survivor, and locked-room mystery enthusiast. Her email newsletter is filled with bookish fun and comes with a free novelette and mini cookbook: www.gigipandian.com/subscribe

Gigi writes the Secret Staircase mysteries, Accidental Alchemist mysteries, and Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt mysteries, all of which are fun, lighthearted mysteries without any graphic violence.

Gigi's debut novel was awarded a Malice Domestic Grant, she's been short-listed for the Edgar Award, and her mysteries have won Anthony, Agatha, Lefty, and Derringer awards. She lives in northern California with her husband and a gargoyle who watches over the backyard garden.

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Marily
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite authors!
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2023
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This is one of a series of sets and at this moment the last book. I am anxiously awaiting the Next. There is a Gargoyle from Paris on the loose who thinks he is Hercule Poirot. With " active little grey cells" and all. You know you can't tell a Gargoyle he is wrong. He just won't believe you!
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4.0 out of 5 stars love the gargoyle
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2022
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this is a very good series. a gargoyle from france was accidently brought to life centuries ago. now in the present day he is slowly returning to s tone. he hides in a shipment of antiques bound for oregon. he hopes that the person receiving them can reverse the process so he won't be trapped with a functioning mind in a stone body. the person receiving the shipment is a centuries old alchemist. i found this series so very interesting and because i like learning new things. there's info regarding notre dame, gargoyles, alchemist. the storyline is great, the characters engaging. i am waiting for the next book to come out. although I WANT IT NOW, i don't want to rush her because i understand a good story takes time. all of the books have been execellent so far. thanx gigi :) :)
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Amy
5.0 out of 5 stars Heavens
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2023
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I got through another book. I have never figured out how authors think up all the situations in the stories. You have to read this one to see what I mean
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Cozy Up With Kathy
5.0 out of 5 stars word play, floral clues, and fantastic characters
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2022
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THE ALCHEMIST OF RIDDLE & RUIN by Gigi Pandian
The Sixth Accidental Alchemist Mystery

A specter from the past descends on Portland, but is it really a ghost? Could it be an alchemist? Shocked when a figure enters Blue Sky Teas Heather is sure it is the ghost of her high school friend who was murdered and the killer never caught. While Zoe tries to support Heather and look for the truth, Dorian the gargoyle is doing the same with his young friends, Veronica and Brixton, Heather’s son. Is someone back for vengeance? Will the truth of what happened all those years finally come to light?  

An unsolved mystery from the past haunts the present day characters in the sixth Accidental Alchemist Mystery. I love learning more about Heather and enjoyed the complex riddles and poetry that was the heart of this mystery. With so many possible motives and suspects, I loved how Zoe and Dorian each peeled back the layers to uncover the truth, each in their own way. I also love how Veronica bristled at being the steady one-and I saw her actions coming even if her friends and family didn't!

With word play, floral clues, and fantastic characters THE ALCHEMIST OF RIDDLE & RUIN is an outstanding entry to this ingenious series.
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Annarella
5.0 out of 5 stars Another highly entertaining addition to this series
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2022
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I’ve been following the adventure of Zoe and Dorian since the first book and I’m in love with this series since the first book.
This preamble to say that I loved all the books in this series but I consider this one the best so far.
I was glad to catch up with the characters and the twisty plot kept me hooked and entertaining. I didn’t guess any twist and the solution surprised.
It’s also an an excellent New Golden Age mystery. There’s a lot of fun, there’s the paranormal side but there’s a impossible crime and lot of riddle to solve.
Gigi Pandian did an excellent job and her works is up to those of well known writer of the Golden Age era.
There’s one issue: it says that the next book will be in 2023 and I absolutely need to know what will happen as there could be a great surprise.
That said I had fun and read it in one setting so go and read it.
Many thanks to Gigi Pandian for this digital copy, all opinions are mine.
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RC Smith
4.0 out of 5 stars A fun addition to the chronicles of an Accidental Alchemist and her colorful companions....
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2022
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Gigi Pandian has a very light-hearted and pleasing way to tell her stories. 'Riddle and Ruin' is the sixth volume in this series and continues the tale of a very unusual team of amateur detectives, living and sleuthing in Portland, Oregon.

Pandian's primary characters are interesting and likable as they go about their business of solving an over a decade old murder after the victim's ghost seems to appear to several of the folks that may or may not have been involved in her murder, all those years ago.

Enough of a mystery to stimulate the reader's "little gray cells" while we, along with the team, attempt to solve this current mystery: is this a ghostly mystery or some form of deception to achieve a nefarious goal?

Worth a couple of hours reading time to find out—Enjoy!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another fantastic saga in the alchemist's adventures
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2022
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The growth that Zoe experiences throughout the series continues to draw the readers into her world. She, the family of her heart, and her friends are appealing. I have read all of Gigi Pandian's works, but this series is my favorite.

The yearning for a home, a purpose, love, and friendship are universal longings that everyone can relate to. The wonderful vegan recipes are an added bonus. I absolutely loved this book and encourage everyone to read this series. I have chosen the first book for my book club.to read in 2023.
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Joanne
3.0 out of 5 stars Tedious ingredient lists and recipes
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
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LOVE the story lines and ideas
Especially the French Gargoyle
BUT the CONSTANT review of the character's traits, history and personality from the first book in every chapter and the grocery lists was just much.
Give your reader's the benefit of a brain.
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Elaine Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars love Dorian
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 15, 2022
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I really enjoy parts with Dorian and how he is obsessed with food. The mysteries and alchemy in the books works really well. Looking forward to the next book!
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