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September 8th, 2026: The Alchemist of All Hallows Eve (Accidental Alchemist Mystery, #11)

A Gargoyle's Guide to Murder (Accidental Alchemist Mystery, #10) was the most recently released book by Gigi Pandian, on October 7th, 2025.

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Gigi Pandian Stats: The highest rated book by Gigi Pandian on Book Notification is The Ninja's Illusion, the 5th novel in the Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt Mystery series. The second-highest rated book is The Accidental Alchemist (Accidental Alchemist Mystery #1).

The most read book by Gigi Pandian on Book Notification is Under Lock & Skeleton Key, the first novel in the Secret Staircase Mystery series. The second most read book is The Accidental Alchemist (Accidental Alchemist Mystery #1).

Below is a complete list of Gigi Pandian books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Gigi Pandian is the Secret Staircase Mystery Series.

List of Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt Mystery Books in Publication Order (by with Ramona DeFelice Long)

A historian solves historical treasure mysteries linked to artifacts across the globe while facing danger.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.2
Artifact
2012
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2
8
Pirate Vishnu
2014
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3
8
Quicksand
2015
Go
4
7
Michelangelo's Ghost
2016
Go
5
8.7
The Ninja's Illusion
2017
Go
6
9
The Library Ghost of Tanglewood Inn
2017
Go
7
8
The Glass Thief
2019
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List of Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt Mysteries Collections in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Cambodian Curse and Other Stories
2018
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List of Accidental Alchemist Mystery Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Accidental Alchemist Mystery books are The Accidental Alchemist, The Masquerading Magician, and The Elusive Elixir.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.6
The Accidental Alchemist
2015
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2
7.3
The Masquerading Magician
2016
Go
3
7
The Elusive Elixir
2017
Go
4
9
The Alchemist's Illusion
2019
Go
5
9.3
The Lost Gargoyle of Paris
2020
Go
6
8.5
The Alchemist of Fire and Fortune
2021
Go
7
9
The Alchemist of Riddle and Ruin
2022
Go
8
8.5
The Alchemist of Monsters and Mayhem
2023
Go
9
8
The Alchemist of Brushstrokes and Brimstone
2024
Go
10
A Gargoyle's Guide to Murder
2025
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11
The Alchemist of All Hallows Eve
2026
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List of Secret Staircase Mystery Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Secret Staircase Mystery books are Under Lock & Skeleton Key, The Raven Thief, and A Midnight Puzzle.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.2
Under Lock & Skeleton Key
2022
Go
2
7
The Christmas Caper
2022
Go
3
8
The Raven Thief
2023
Go
4
8.5
A Midnight Puzzle
2024
Go
5
7.5
The Library Game
2025
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List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top short stories and novellas are The Locked Room Library, The Hindi Houdini, and The Cambodian Curse.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.7
The Hindi Houdini
2013
Go
2
8
Fool's Gold
2018
Go
3
6.7
The Cambodian Curse
2018
Go
4
8
The Locked Room Library
2021
Go

List of Mad For Mod Mystery/Madison Night Books in Publication Order (with Diane Vallere, with Kendel Lynn)

Ranked by popularity, the top Mad For Mod Mystery/Madison Night books are Pillow Stalk, The Pajama Frame, and Please Don't Push Up the Daisies.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6
Pillow Stalk
2012
Go
2
4
Other People's Baggage
2012
Go
3
10
That Touch of Ink
2013
Go
4
10
With Vics You Get Eggroll
2015
Go
5
10
The Decorator Who Knew Too Much
2017
Go
6
9
Midnight Ice
2018
Go
7
10
The Pajama Frame
2018
Go
8
10
Lover Come Hack
2018
Go
9
10
Apprehend Me No Flowers
2020
Go
10
10
Teacher's Threat
2021
Go
11
10
The Kill of it All
2022
Go
12
10
Love Me or Grieve Me
2022
Go
13
10
Please Don't Push Up the Daisies
2023
Go
14
10
The Glass Bottom Hoax
2024
Go
15
My Nightmare Is Yours
2026
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List of Mad For Mod Mystery/Madison Night Books in Chronological Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
9
Midnight Ice
2018
Go
2
6
Pillow Stalk
2012
Go
3
10
That Touch of Ink
2013
Go
4
10
With Vics You Get Eggroll
2015
Go
5
10
The Decorator Who Knew Too Much
2017
Go
6
10
The Pajama Frame
2018
Go
7
10
Lover Come Hack
2018
Go
8
4
Other People's Baggage
2012
Go
9
10
Apprehend Me No Flowers
2020
Go
10
10
Teacher's Threat
2021
Go
11
10
The Kill of it All
2022
Go
12
10
Love Me or Grieve Me
2022
Go
13
10
Please Don't Push Up the Daisies
2023
Go
14
10
The Glass Bottom Hoax
2024
Go
15
My Nightmare Is Yours
2026
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List of Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler Books in Publication Order

Fast and fun, light-hearted mystery stories that are easy to enjoy and perfect for casual readers.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Cozy Case Files Volume 1 (By: Ellie Alexander, Cynthia Riggs, Mindy Quigley)
2017
Go
2
Cozy Case Files Volume 2 (By: Carolyn Haines, Donna Andrews, Hannah Dennison, Cate Conte, Diane Kelly, E.J. Copperman, Ellie Alexander, Cynthia Riggs, Susan C. Shea, Mindy Quigley)
2017
Go
3
Cozy Case Files Volume 3 (By: M.C. Beaton, Donna Andrews, Ellie Alexander, Mindy Quigley)
2017
Go
4
Cozy Case Files Volume 4 (By: Parnell Hall, Shari Randall, Ellen Hart, Ellie Alexander, Frances Brody, Tessa Arlen, Vivien Chien, Julia Chapman, Paige Shelton, Jane K. Cleland, Mindy Quigley)
2018
Go
5
Cozy Case Files Volume 5 (By: Carolyn Haines, Donna Andrews, Carola Dunn, Sheila Connolly, Ellie Alexander, Susan C. Shea, Judith Flanders, Mindy Quigley, Auralee Wallace)
2018
Go
6
Cozy Case Files Volume 6 (By: Carolyn Haines, Donna Andrews, Cate Conte, Kylie Logan, Leonard Goldberg, Allison Montclair, Ellen Hart, Sheila Connolly, Mindy Quigley)
2019
Go
7
Cozy Case Files Volume 7 (By: Donna Andrews, Diane Kelly, Ellen Crosby, Ellie Alexander, Vivien Chien, Ashley Weaver, Mindy Quigley)
2019
Go
8
Cozy Case Files Volume 8 (By: M.C. Beaton, Diane Kelly, Vivien Chien, Paige Shelton, Susan Cox, Elizabeth Penney, Mindy Quigley)
2020
Go
9
Cozy Case Files Volume 9 (By: Carolyn Haines, Donna Andrews, Hannah Dennison, Kylie Logan, Leonard Goldberg, Susanna Calkins, Allison Montclair, Ellie Alexander, Eve Calder, Mindy Quigley)
2020
Go
10
Cozy Case Files Volume 10 (By: Carolyn Haines, Donna Andrews, Cate Conte, Diane Kelly, Ellen Hart, Ellie Alexander, Vivien Chien, Jane K. Cleland, Ashley Weaver, Susan Cox, Elizabeth Penney, Mindy Quigley)
2020
Go
11
Cozy Case Files Volume 11 (By: Diane Kelly, Ellie Alexander, Vivien Chien, Paige Shelton, Mariah Fredericks, Elizabeth Penney, Mindy Quigley)
2021
Go
12
Cozy Case Files Volume 12 (By: Carolyn Haines, Donna Andrews, Hannah Dennison, Cate Conte, Kylie Logan, Leonard Goldberg, Allison Montclair, Sheila Connolly, Ellie Alexander, Ashley Weaver, S.C. Perkins, Eve Calder, Jess Dylan, Mindy Quigley, Meri Allen)
2021
Go
13
Cozy Case Files Volume 13 (By: Mindy Quigley)
2021
Go
14
Cozy Case Files Volume 14
2022
Go
15
Cozy Case Files Volume 15 (By: Mindy Quigley)
2022
Go
16
Cozy Case Files Volume 16 (By: Carolyn Haines, Donna Andrews, Diane Kelly, Elizabeth Penney, Mindy Quigley, Korina Moss, M. C. Beaton)
2022
Go
17
Cozy Case Files Volume 17
2023
Go
18
Cozy Case Files, Volume 18 (By: Carolyn Haines, Donna Andrews, Leonard Goldberg, Allison Montclair, Vivien Chien, Olivia Matthews, Olivia Blacke, Mindy Quigley, Meri Allen, Katharine Schellman, Korina Moss)
2023
Go
19
Cozy Case Files, Volume 19 (By: M.C. Beaton, Donna Andrews, Cate Conte, Diane Kelly, Ellie Alexander, Cynthia Riggs, R.W. Green, Elizabeth Penney, Korina Moss, Celeste Connally)
2023
Go
20
Cozy Case Files, Volume 20
2024
Go
21
Cozy Case Files, Volume 22 (By: M.C. Beaton, Carolyn Haines, Donna Andrews, Cate Conte, Ellie Alexander, Paige Shelton, Cynthia Riggs, R.W. Green, Elizabeth Penney, Mindy Quigley, Korina Moss, Celeste Connally)
2024
Go
22
Cozy Case Files, Volume 23
2025
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Anthology series. If author is listed on a book then this author wrote a story within that book.

List of Murder Most Books in Publication Order

Sleuths solve murders in various historical and culinary settings.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Murder Most Sacred ( By: Martin H. Greenberg)
1989
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2
8
Murder Most Medieval ( By: Martin H. Greenberg)
1993
Go
3
Murder Most Delicious (By: Martin H. Greenberg, Barbara Paul)
1995
Go
4
Murder Most Irish ( By: Martin H. Greenberg)
1996
Go
5
Murder Most Delectable ( By: Martin H. Greenberg)
2000
Go
6
Murder Most Divine ( By: Ralph McInerny)
2000
Go
7
Murder Most Romantic (By: Martin H. Greenberg, Susan Sizemore)
2001
Go
8
Murder Most Postal ( By: Martin H. Greenberg)
2001
Go
9
Murder Most Feline (By: Martin H. Greenberg, Ed Gorman)
2001
Go
10
Murder Most Confederate ( By: Martin H. Greenberg)
2003
Go
11
Murder Most Celtic ( By: Martin H. Greenberg)
2003
Go
12
Mystery Most Humorous (With: Donna Andrews, Marcia Talley, Steve Shrott, Hugh Lessig, Melinda Mullet, Becky Clark, Victoria Dowd, Sylvia Maultash Warsh, Nikki Knight, Suzanne Flaig, Nina Mansfield, Susan Love Brown, Ashley-Ruth M. Bernier, Gregory Meece, M.S. Greene, P.J. Nelson, Sarah Bewley, Melissa Westemeier)
2025
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List of Gigi Pandian Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Murder Most Delicious
1995
Go
2
Murder Most Romantic
2001
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3
Murder Most Feline
2001
Go
4
Fish Tales
2011
Go
5
4
Other People's Baggage
2012
Go
6
Fish Nets
2013
Go
7
Writes of Passage
2014
Go
8
Cozy Case Files Volume 1
2017
Go
9
Cozy Case Files Volume 2
2017
Go
10
Cozy Case Files Volume 3
2017
Go
11
Cozy Case Files Volume 4
2018
Go
12
Cozy Case Files Volume 5
2018
Go
13
Cozy Case Files Volume 6
2019
Go
14
Cozy Case Files Volume 7
2019
Go
15
Cozy Case Files Volume 8
2020
Go
16
Cozy Case Files Volume 9
2020
Go
17
Cozy Case Files Volume 10
2020
Go
18
Cozy Case Files Volume 11
2021
Go
19
Cozy Case Files Volume 12
2021
Go
20
Cozy Case Files Volume 13
2021
Go
21
Cozy Case Files Volume 14
2022
Go
22
Cozy Case Files Volume 15
2022
Go
23
Cozy Case Files Volume 16
2022
Go
24
Cozy Case Files, Volume 19
2023
Go
25
Cozy Case Files, Volume 23
2025
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Gigi Pandian

Gigi Pandian was born in 1975 and is currently 51 years old.

Gigi Pandian is known for writing in the Mystery and Cozy Mystery genres.

Gigi Pandian is the author of the Accidental Alchemist Mystery series which currently consists of 11 novels. The Accidental Alchemist Mystery series started in 2015 with the novel The Accidental Alchemist. The most recently released novel in the Accidental Alchemist Mystery series was A Gargoyle's Guide to Murder which was released in 2025. There is an upcoming novel for the Accidental Alchemist Mystery series titled The Alchemist of All Hallows Eve which is being released on September 8th, 2026.

Gigi Pandian has also written the Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt Mystery series which has 7 books including Artifact and Pirate Vishnu.

Gigi Pandian: Awards & Accolades

Many of Gigi Pandian's books have won awards, including:

  • Writes of Passage won the Agatha Award, Best Non-fiction, in 2014 as well as the Macavity Award - Best Mystery Critical/Biographical in 2015, Anthony Award - Best Non-Fiction Book in 2015.
  • Pirate Vishnu won the Lefty Award, Best LCC Regional Mystery, in 2015.
  • The Accidental Alchemist won the Lefty Award, Best LCC Regional Mystery, in 2016.
  • The Library Ghost of Tanglewood Inn won the Agatha Award, Best Short Story, in 2017.
  • The Alchemist's Illusion won the Anthony Award, Best Paperback Original, in 2020.
  • A Midnight Puzzle won the Agatha Award, Best Contemporary Novel, in 2024.

The following novels by Gigi Pandian were nominated for these awards:

Related Authors

Fans of Gigi Pandian also enjoy these authors:

  1. Amanda Flower, author of the Amish Candy Shop Mysteries Series.
  2. Steve Higgs, author of the Albert Smith's Culinary Capers Series.
  3. E.J. Copperman, author of the Haunted Guesthouse Mysteries Series.
  4. Ellery Adams, author of the Secret, Book & Scone Society Series.
  5. Ellie Alexander, author of the Bakeshop Mysteries Series.
  6. Ellen Byron, author of the Cajun Country Mystery Series.
  7. Lee Hollis, author of the Hayley Powell Food and Cocktails Mysteries Series.
  8. Bailey Cates, author of the Magical Bakery Mystery Series.
  9. M.C. Beaton, author of the Agatha Raisin Series.
  10. Alan Bradley, author of the Flavia de Luce Series.

Gigi Pandian: F.A.Q

When was Gigi Pandian Born? How old is Gigi Pandian?

Gigi Pandian was born in 1975. Gigi Pandian is currently 51 years old.

What book awards has Gigi Pandian won?

Writes of Passage: Agatha Award: Best Non-fiction (2014), Macavity Award: Best Mystery Critical/Biographical (2015), Anthony Award: Best Non-Fiction Book (2015).
Pirate Vishnu: Lefty Award: Best LCC Regional Mystery (2015).
The Accidental Alchemist: Lefty Award: Best LCC Regional Mystery (2016).
The Library Ghost of Tanglewood Inn: Agatha Award: Best Short Story (2017).
The Alchemist's Illusion: Anthony Award: Best Paperback Original (2020).
A Midnight Puzzle: Agatha Award: Best Contemporary Novel (2024).

What was the first book Gigi Pandian wrote?

The first book written by Gigi Pandian was Artifact, published in 2012.

What was the most recent book Gigi Pandian wrote?

Her most recently released work was A Gargoyle's Guide to Murder on October 7th, 2025.

What is the most popular book by Gigi Pandian?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Gigi Pandian book is Under Lock & Skeleton Key. Here are her most popular books and their average ratings:
  1. Under Lock & Skeleton Key (7.20)
  2. The Accidental Alchemist (8.56)
  3. The Raven Thief (8.00)
  4. Artifact (7.17)
  5. A Midnight Puzzle (8.50)

What genres does Gigi Pandian Write?

Gigi Pandian primarily writes in the Cozy Mystery and Mystery genres. Her work includes sub-genres such as Amateur Sleuth Mystery, Amateur Sleuth Cozy Mystery, and Humorous Cozy Mystery.

Are there upcoming new books by Gigi Pandian?

Gigi Pandian has a new book coming out on September 8th, 2026 called The Alchemist of All Hallows Eve.

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How many books has Gigi Pandian written?

Gigi Pandian has written 31 books across 10 series and categories, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 7 books in the Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt Mystery Series
  • 1 Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt Mysteries Collection
  • 11 books in the Accidental Alchemist Mystery Series
  • 5 books in the Secret Staircase Mystery Series
  • 4 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 2 books in the Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler Series
  • 1 book in the Murder Most Series

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