Gigi Pandian

Gigi Pandian is a highly accomplished American author, best known for her mystery novels. She has written two series, the Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt Mysteries and the Accidental Alchemist Mysteries, which have gained her a USA Today bestselling status. Born to a family of cultural anthropologists, Pandian had a childhood filled with travel and exploration, which has greatly influenced her writing. Her experiences traveling around the world with her parents have given her a wealth of inspiration for her adventure and mystery stories.

Pandian's novels have been highly praised for their unique blend of adventure and mystery, with critics comparing her work to a cross between Indiana Jones and Agatha Christie. Her Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt mystery series, which includes titles such as "Artifact," "Pirate Vishnu," and "The Glass Thief," follows the adventures of a heroine who travels the world in search of treasure and solves mysteries along the way. The Accidental Alchemist series, which includes "The Accidental Alchemist," "The Masquerading Magician," "The Elusive Elixir," and "The Alchemist's Illusion," follows the adventures of a modern-day alchemist and her immortal assistant.

In addition to her successful writing career, Pandian is also a breast cancer survivor and an accidental almost-vegan. She currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and a gargoyle that watches over their garden. She is also an active member of the mystery writing community, and her email newsletter is filled with bookish fun and comes with a free novelette and mini cookbook. She has won several awards for her writing, including the Agatha, Rose, Lefty, and Derringer awards, and has been shortlisted for the Edgar Award.