Donald Jay's Cozy Review:
Five stars and two thumbs way up for Gigi Pandian’s The Raven Thief. As a former magician myself, I congratulate Pandian for getting the magic right with her protagonist; a magician turned amateur sleuth, Tempest Raj. Pandian’s rich knowledge of and appreciation for the history of the mystery genre is evident throughout the story. I have yet to read one of her books without adding one of the classics she has referenced to my to-be-read list.
Not your typical locked room murder mystery, in this puzzler, the body appears, not only in a locked room but on a table surrounded by an unbroken circle of friends holding hands. If that wasn’t baffling enough, Pandian teases the reader with three other impossibilities surrounding the murder. She creates a mysterious and magical setting through the use of marvelous devices like hidden staircases, a smuggler’s nook, and a secret garden. A family curse adds layers to this already twist-filled mystery creating a puzzle, a world, and characters that kept this reader spellbound until the end.
About the Author: Gigi Pandian
According to her author bio on Amazon, GIGI PANDIAN is a USA Today bestselling and award-winning mystery author, breast cancer survivor, and locked-room mystery enthusiast. Gigi writes the Secret Staircase mysteries, Accidental Alchemist mysteries, and Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt mysteries, all of which are fun, lighthearted mysteries without any graphic violence.
Gigi’s debut novel was awarded a Malice Domestic Grant, she’s been short-listed for the Edgar Award, and her mysteries have won Anthony, Agatha, Lefty, and Derringer awards. She lives in northern California with her husband and a gargoyle who watches over the backyard garden.
Where Can I Buy The Book?
The Raven Thief is available in a variety of formats from most fine book retailers. See the many options available by visiting Gigi Pandian’s website at https://www.gigipandian.com/the-raven-thief.
Dianna says:
I’m adding this one to my list! Thanks for the recommendation. 🙂
Donald Jay says:
Thanks, Dianna.