The Accidental Alchemist (An Accidental Alchemist Mystery #1) by Gigi Pandian

This is a extraordinary story with surprises at nearly every turn. There is a lovely spice of wonderment when a french gargoyle chef and a disenfranchised alchemist must join forces to solve mysteries in Oregon. This is a fantastic read, very strong in both imagery and word play. The main characters are real and believable - even the gargoyle. The subtext characters make the story more rich and add to the depth of the emotional connection as you read each chapter. A pure delight. Discovering author, Gigi Pandian is a true delight! I'm looking forward to my next adventure with this talented wordsmith.

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