A Gargoyle's Guide to Murder

Accidental Alchemist Mysteries, Book 9

By: Gigi Pandian

Narrated by: Julia Motyka

A vanished body. A deadly bookshop. A country house party full of suspects. Can a living gargoyle and an alchemist decipher the clues before poisoned pages claim another victim?

Dorian Robert-Houdin is used to living his life in the shadows, his existence only known to a few trusted friends. When a dangerous book from his past resurfaces, he follows his closest confidante, alchemist Zoe Faust, from Oregon to England to investigate.

Before he can examine the magical book, Dorian witnesses a murder amidst the foggy lanes of Oxford. But when he takes Zoe to the scene, there’s no body—and no evidence a crime has taken place. Using his unique skills as a gargoyle, Dorian sets out to solve the baffling crime nobody else believes occurred.

When Dorian and Zoe discover a dead man in a bookshop filled with arsenic-laced books, the victim isn’t a stranger—he’s connected to the vanishing crime scene. The trail leads to a country house party where a group of bibliophile suspects have gathered and a storm is brewing. Could the killer be the mercurial Agatha Christie scholar? The prickly literature professor? The secretive rare books expert? With an unscrupulous book thief lurking, can sleuths Dorian and Zoe unmask a murderer before the next page brings them to a perilous end?

Perfect for fans of the quirky charm and found family of Only Murders in the Building and books by Ellery Adams and Travis Baldree. Don't miss the new novel in the award-winning cozy fantasy mystery series from USA Today bestselling author Gigi Pandian!

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A story about my favorite trio

I liked that this story took place in a new location that Zoe, Max, and Dorian had not been to before. It made everything feel new and exciting like the first book in this series. The mystery was excellent and I enjoyed the twists and turns throughout the entire story. I can't wait for their next adventure.

Another great story!

Loved the adventure and all the new characters. I can’t wait for the next book!

I love Dorian’s adventures

I’m always excited when i see another book in the series pop up about Dorian. His misadventures are cozy cute and funny. I definitely love these books

the way she Blended the past in the future and the continuing characters that she has developed accentuate the story

he definitely need to read the whole series otherwise you would definitely miss key points even though it's still is a great story

Does not disappoint

Another amazing performance by Julia Motyka and story by Gigi Pandian of books, tea, murder and mystery.
Dorian lends insight to the mystery along with the enjoyable humor that is so Dorian.
I have loved all 9 of these Gargoyle books and hope there is more in the making.
With death came healing so mysteriously to some yet very clearly understood by those in the know.
I definitely recommend this series of Accidental Alchemy by Gigi Pandian.
Well written and very enjoyable.