From the Publisher
"Fans of Elizabeth Peters will adore following along with Jaya Jones and a cast of quirky characters as they pursue a fabled treasure."
-- "Juliet Blackwell, author of the Art Lover's Mystery series"
"How wonderful to see a young, new writer who harks back to the Golden Age of mystery fiction. Artifact is witty, clever, and twisty... Do you like Agatha Christie? Elizabeth Peters? Then you're going to love Gigi Pandian."
-- "Aaron Elkins, author of the Gideon Oliver series"
"Pandian's new series may well captivate a generation of readers, combining the suspenseful, mysterious, and romantic."
-- "RT Book Reviews (4 stars)"
Pandian's new series may well captivate a generation of readers, combining the suspenseful, mysterious and romantic.-- "RT Book Reviews"
From the Publisher - AUDIO COMMENTARY
"Pandian's new series may well captivate a generation of readers, combining the suspenseful, mysterious and romantic." —RT Book Reviews
Midwest Book Review
Masterfully plotted.
Lesa's Book Critiques
Elizabeth Peters' Vicky Bliss mysteries were fun romantic capers with unexpected twists. Gigi Pandian offers that same exotic world of treasure hunts, foreign lands, and a touch of romance. I miss Vicky Bliss. But, now we're all lucky to have Jaya Jones' treasure hunts. I hope Artifact is just the first of Gigi Pandian's skillfully written capers
ForeWord Reviews
In her fast-paced and entertaining debut novel, Gigi Pandian brings readers into a world full of mystery and history… As with classics in the genre, this first book in the Jaya Jones series will appeal to readers who enjoy delving into a complex puzzle.
Suspense Magazine
If Indiana Jones had a sister, it would definitely be historian Jaya Jones.
Library Journal - Audio
09/15/2015
In this series launch, historian Jaya Jones receives a mysterious package containing a jewel-encrusted Indian artifact sent by an old lover the same day he dies in a supposed accident in Scotland. Traveling from San Francisco to London to the Scottish Highlands, Jaya follows hints from her late lover's note to reach a remote archaeological dig. When a member of the crew is murdered, Jaya must figure out which of the scholars vying for her affections might be the love of her life—and which is a killer. Pandian (The Accidental Alchemist) creates a light and humorous story. The plot twists and turns, preventing the listener from solving the mystery until the final chapter. Well read by Allyson Ryan, this book will appeal to mystery fans. VERDICT Recommended to fans of capers and international mysteries.—Joanna Burkhardt, Univ. of Rhode Island Libs., Providence
