I write fun, lighthearted mysteries featuring puzzle plots, world travel, history, plenty of adventure, and a dash of romance. They’re traditional mysteries written for adults, but are kid-friendly (no graphic violence, sex, or bad language).
The Secret Staircase Mysteries
A new mystery series in which illusionist Tempest Raj builds magical architectural details into people’s homes while solving impossible crimes. Book 3, A Midnight Puzzle, is now available to pre-order.
“With dazzling sleight of hand, Gigi Pandian launches an enchanting new series . . . a must-read.” ―Deanna Raybourn
“Pandian triumphs again… with this fiendishly clever, intricately constructed whodunit. It’s another home run from a major talent.” —Publishers Weekly, ★ starred review of A Midnight Puzzle
The Accidental Alchemist Mysteries
This award-winning humorous mystery series set in Portland, Oregon, features centuries-old alchemist Zoe Faust and a gargoyle who was once stone before being accidentally brought to life through alchemy.
"Filled with magic, intrigue, and humor, this series is sure to delight fans of cozy mysteries and urban fantasy." ―Book Riot
A Gargoyle’s Guide to Murder (Book #9) is now available for pre-order!
The Jaya Jones TREASURE HUNT Mysteries
In this USA Today bestselling mystery series, historian Jaya Jones solves present-day crimes linked to treasures from India’s colonial history. Each book takes Jaya from San Francisco to a different foreign destination—so far Scotland, India, France, Italy, Japan, and Cambodia.
“Fans of Elizabeth Peters will adore following along with Jaya Jones and a cast of quirky characters as they pursue a fabled treasure.”
—New York Times bestselling author Juliet Blackwell
Complete Bibliography
TOTAL: 19 novels + 1 novella + 1 short story collection = 21 books.
All books listed in publication order with available formats.
📖 = Print | 📱 = Ebook | 🎧 = Digital Audio | 💿 = Audio CD
Download complete bibliography as a PDF.
Secret Staircase Mysteries
1. Under Lock & Skeleton Key (March 2022) 📖 📱 🎧
2. The Raven Thief (March 2023) 📖 📱 🎧
3. A Midnight Puzzle (March 2024) 📖 📱 🎧
4. The Library Game (March 2025) 📖 📱 🎧
Accidental Alchemist Mysteries
1. The Accidental Alchemist (2015) 📖 📱 🎧
2. The Masquerading Magician (2016) 📖 📱 🎧
3. The Elusive Elixir (2017) 📖 📱 🎧
4. The Alchemist's Illusion (2019) 📖 📱 🎧
4.5. The Lost Gargoyle of Paris (2020) - novella 📖 📱 🎧
5. The Alchemist of Fire and Fortune (2021) 📖 📱 🎧
6. The Alchemist of Riddle and Ruin (2022) 📖 📱 🎧
7. The Alchemist of Monsters and Mayhem (2023) 📖 📱 🎧
8. The Alchemist of Brushstrokes and Brimstone (2024) 📖 📱 🎧
9. A Gargoyle's Guide to Murder (2025) 📖 📱 🎧
Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt Mysteries
1. Artifact (2012) 📖 📱 🎧💿
2. Pirate Vishnu (2013) 📖 📱 🎧💿
3. Quicksand (2014) 📖 📱 🎧💿
4. Michelangelo's Ghost (2016) 📖 📱 🎧💿
5. The Ninja's Illusion (2017) 📖 📱 🎧💿
6. The Glass Thief (2019) 📖 📱 🎧💿
Short Story Collections
The Cambodian Curse and Other Stories (Jaya Jones stories) 📖 📱 🎧💿
Notable Short Stories
“The Library Ghost of Tanglewood Inn,” Henery Press, 2017, Winner of the Agatha Award for Best Short Story
“The Cambodian Curse,” First appeared in The Cambodian Curse & Other Stories, 2018, Henery Press, Winner of the Derringer Award for Best Novelette
“The Locked Room Library,” Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, July/August 2021 issue, Nominated for Agatha, Anthony, Macavity, and Edgar Awards
“The Hindi Houdini,” Fish Nets: The Second Guppy Anthology, 2013, Wildside Press, Nominated for Agatha and Macavity Awards
Read more about Gigi’s short stories