Michelangelo's Ghost

Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt Mystery Series, Book 4

By: Gigi Pandian

Narrated by: Allyson Ryan

A lost work of art linking India to the Italian Renaissance. A killer hiding behind a centuries-old ghost story. And a hidden treasure in Italy's macabre sculpture garden known as the Park of Monsters.

When Jaya's old professor dies under eerie circumstances shortly after discovering manuscripts that point to a treasure in Italy's Park of Monsters, Jaya and her brother pick up the trail. From San Francisco to the heart of Italy, Jaya is haunted by a ghost story inexorably linked to the masterpieces of a long-dead artist and the deeds of a modern-day murderer. Untrustworthy colleagues, disappearing boyfriends, and old enemies - who can Jaya trust when the ghost wails? Filled with the unexpected twists, vivid historical details, and cross-cultural connections Gigi Pandian is known for, Michelangelo's Ghost is the most fast-paced and spellbinding Jaya Jones novel to date.

©2016 Gigi Pandian (P)2016 Tantor

Critic reviews

"This book has everything a mystery lover could ask for: ghostly presences, Italian aristocrats, jewel thieves, failed actors, sitar players, and magic tricks, not to mention dabs of authentic history and academic skullduggery." ( Publishers Weekly)

I love a good ghost story

I love the twists and turns. I wish Jai would pick a man, so she can stay on track!

Nice book for driving.

Not too intense, so it won't distract your attention from the road as you try to follow story line. Intriguing enough, to make the drive seem short. Found this to be the case with the other four Gigi Pandian books I've listened to.

Good listening

Good book but not as good as the ones that came befor. I do recommended this title.

Love This

I've never had a story make me want to visit a real life location more then this one. The Park of Monsters is now a part of my bucket list

Jaya Jones

If you could sum up Michelangelo's Ghost in three words, what would they be?

Good book/narration.

What did you like best about this story?

The narration is spot on and that's what I look for when I read reviews. I'll read the book if the narration is bad. I've listened to all 44 J.D. Robb's in Death series because of the excellent narration of Susan Ericksen.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes but that would be a spoiler so you'll have to listen to the book to find out.

Any additional comments?

The Jaja series are very similar to Elizabeth Peters Vicky Bliss books.