The Accidental Alchemist
- Authors: Gigi Pandian
- Series: Book 1 in the Accidental Alchemist Mystery series
- Genres: Mystery, Cozy Mystery
- Rank:Top 1000 in Best Cozy Culinary Mysteries on Amazon
- Rating: 4.4 based on 2,050 reviews
- Release Date: February 2, 2021
- Print length: 306 pages (Paperback)
About the book
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!
An opportunity for a fresh start in Portland, Oregon. An unexpected visitor from Paris. Will alchemist Zoe Faust be able to unravel the secrets of an ancient manuscript in time to rescue her newfound companion?
Praise for this book
Gigi Pandian's pen never disappoints.
Zoe and Dorian are my new favorite amateur-sleuth duo!
Mysterious, captivating, and infused with the rich history of the Northwest...fantastic.
This reviewer is eagerly anticipating more from this series, and a return of a cast more fun than an episode of Portlandia.
A whimsical and charming supernatural mystery.
A supernatural cozy series that hits high marks.
Pandian sets this series apart from other fluffy paranormal mysteries with Zoe's cute nonhuman sidekick and some mouthwatering vegan recipes.
[A]n eccentric and charming cast of characters readers are going to want to spend more time with.
A magical, whimsical cozy that will delight readers who enjoy Juliet Blackwell and Heather Weber mysteries!