The Raven Thief

About the book

One murder. Four impossibilities. A fake séance hides a very real crime.

Secret Staircase Construction just completed their first project with Tempest Raj now officially a member of the team. The interior of the home was themed after a classic mystery novel. The client, who is looking to start fresh after splitting from her cheating ex-husband, famous mystery author Corbin Colt, is ready to celebrate. The first event planned is a party, and Tempest and Grandpa Ash receive invitations to an exclusive mock séance meant to banish any lingering presence of Corbin from the property once and for all. However, the mood turns grim when Corbin's lifeless body is discovered at the party.

The only viable suspects are the eight individuals seated around the séance table, their clasped hands forming an unbroken circle. suspicion immediately rests on Grandpa Ash, the only person with blood on his hands. In order to clear her grandfather's name, Tempest must unravel the truth behind the murder and the events leading up to it, or else Ash will be left to cook his signature dishes without ever facing justice.

Gigi Pandian, a highly acclaimed author of locked room mysteries, introduces her new protagonist, Tempest Raj, in The Raven Thief. In this thrilling tale, the Secret Staircase Construction team discovers hidden secrets within the home, including sliding bookcases, deceptive tables, and concealed reading spaces that conceal something far more sinister than they could have ever imagined.