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The Accidental Alchemist Mysteries Box Set: Books 1-3 Kindle Edition

by Gigi Pandian (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 50 ratings

Zoe thought she left her old life behind, but a gargoyle in need of her alchemy skills has other plans.

In this enchanting cozy fantasy mystery series, alchemist Zoe Faust moves to Portland for a fresh start, but her life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers a living gargoyle hidden in her belongings. Dorian–the impish gargoyle who’s also a talented chef with a knack for solving mysteries–is slowly turning to stone, and only Zoe's knowledge of alchemy can save him.

As Zoe races against time to unlock the secrets of a mysterious ancient book that holds the key to her unexpected new friend’s cure, the two find themselves drawn into a web of secrets, murder, and magic. From their local neighborhood café in of Portland, Oregon, to the underground alleys of Paris, France, they must unravel a series of baffling mysteries and confront dangerous foes who threaten to derail their quest at every turn. But with the help of a quirky cast of characters who become the family she never knew she needed, Zoe discovers the true magic in her new home.

Filled with heart and humor the Accidental Alchemist series weaves together the best elements of cozy fantasy and mystery. Join USA Today bestselling author Gigi Pandian's unforgettable characters on a thrilling journey of magic, mystery, and friendship that will leave you enchanted and eager for more.

The first three books in the long-running series are included in this box set: The Accidental Alchemist, The Masquerading Magician, and The Elusive Elixir.

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

"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

“A supernatural cozy series that hits high marks for a modern twist on an ancient practice." ―Library Journal

"[A]n eccentric and charming cast of characters readers are going to want to spend more time with." ―RT Book Reviews

"Gigi Pandian's pen never disappoints." ―New York Times bestselling author Juliet Blackwell

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This collection includes the first three books in the award-winning cozy fantasy mystery series!

The Accidental Alchemist (Book 1)
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.

The Masquerading Magician (Book 2)
A murder, missing loot from a famous heist, and an ancient book that could spell life or death for alchemist Zoe Faust's favorite gargoyle.

When alchemist Zoe Faust gives herself a rare night out to attend a classic magic show that reminds her of her youth, she realizes the stage magicians are much more than they seem. A murder at the theater leads back to a string of unsolved robberies and murders in Portland's past, and a mystery far more personal than Zoe and Dorian the gargoyle ever imagined. Can Zoe solve a mystery from Portland's past and unlock an ancient alchemy book's secrets soon enough to save her best friend from being trapped in stone forever?

The Elusive Elixir (Book 3)
An unsolved crime from 1942. A dangerous secret linked to Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. And a woman threatening to expose alchemist Zoe Faust's own secrets.

Dorian Robert-Houdin, the three-and-a-half-foot gargoyle chef who fancies himself a modern-day Poirot, is slowly turning into stone. When he and Zoe Faust discover that a long-lost stone gargoyle with a connection to Dorian has reappeared in Europe, the stakes are even higher. From Paris, France, to Portland, Oregon, can centuries-old alchemist Zoe Faust unlock the Elixir of Life a second time to save her best friend?

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09ML6JCP6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gargoyle Girl Productions (November 24, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 24, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.0 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 768 pages
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Gigi Pandian

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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.

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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  • TeeMee-Kraftqueen65-Obsessive Reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love This Series!!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2022
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    Absolutely love this series, but major trouble with tracking some of the series down.

    I did provide individual reviews on each of these under their own titles.
    1) The Accidental Alchemist
    2) The Masquerading Magician
    3) The Elusive Elixir
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  • cate
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great light reading
    Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2022
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    I love a series so I don't have to think about what I'm reading next. These are the perfect bedtime stories for winding down with something light and fun to read. The only reason for the 4 stars is that it gets a bit tedious for all the back story explanations for every book that came before, in the whole series. As I have said I read a lot of series and I have never read anyone doing this to this extent.
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  • Jeanne Schultz
    3.0 out of 5 stars Love the author but book not well bound.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2022
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    I had read the first book in the series previously and loved the story, so I wanted to read more books by the author. However, the 3 book volume was not well bound and pages started falling out. I figured by the time I got through the whole book it would be a mess so I returned it.
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  • Kellee Darling
    4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful time
    Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2023
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    These books have an easy flow about them. It’s always grand finding new characters you enjoy coming home to.
    Well worth the sweet read, the author doesn’t dwell too long on detail although she is able to paint some lovely pictures.
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  • Maggie Haddinger
    3.0 out of 5 stars too much retelling
    Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2022
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    I like the book and the series, but she spends way to much time retelling the first book (and then the second) throughout. It’s easy enough to skip over, but I wish she just went in the assumption that people were reading the series.
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