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The Accidental Alchemist: An Accidental Alchemist Mystery
Hardcover
Series: Accidental Alchemist Mystery, Book 1
ISBN13: 9781938213335
Publisher: Gargoyle Girl Productions
Published: Nov 17 2025
Pages: 324
Weight: 1.33
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Celebrate a decade of magical mysteries with this 10th Anniversary Illustrated Special Edition, featuring original artwork and bonus recipes from Dorian's kitchen.
Meet the most enchanting crime-solving team around: an alchemist with centuries of secrets and a gargoyle chef who can't resist a puzzle.
When alchemist Zoe Faust discovers a living gargoyle in her moving boxes, her fresh start in Portland takes an unexpected turn. Dorian's not just alive-he's a gourmet chef, aspiring detective, and he's slowly turning back to stone. The only cure lies hidden in an ancient book that's attracting the wrong kind of attention. When a baffling crime strikes close to home, Zoe and Dorian discover that solving mysteries together might be exactly what they both need.
Praise
Winner of the Left Coast Crime Lefty Award for best regional mystery.
Zoe and Dorian are my new favorite amateur-sleuth duo! ―New York Times bestselling author Victoria Laurie
A whimsical and charming supernatural mystery.―Mystery Scene
Mysterious, captivating, and infused with the rich history of the Northwest...fantastic. ―Portland Book Review
This reviewer is eagerly anticipating more from this series, and a return of a cast more fun than an episode of Portlandia.―RT Book Reviews
Pandian...launches a supernatural cozy series that hits high marks for a modern twist on an ancient practice. Amusing supporting characters and historical details solidify this engaging mystery. ―Library Journal
[A] lighthearted supernatural mystery...Pandian sets this series apart from other fluffy paranormal mysteries with Zoe's cute nonhuman sidekick and some mouthwatering vegan recipes. ―Publishers Weekly
Readers won't want to put this book down. ―Vegetarian Journal
[A]n eccentric and charming cast of characters readers are going to want to spend more time with. ―RT Book Reviews Online
A magical, whimsical cozy that will delight readers who enjoy Juliet Blackwell and Heather Weber mysteries!―Agatha Award-winning author Avery Aames (aka Daryl Wood Gerber)
Gigi Pandian's pen never disappoints. ―New York Times bestselling author Juliet Blackwell
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