The Secret Staircase Mysteries
The Secret Staircase Mysteries are locked-room mysteries the New York Times Book Review called "wildly entertaining," about a home renovation company that builds magic into peoples' homes through architectural misdirection like sliding bookcases and hidden libraries. The third book in the series, A Midnight Puzzle, is available now, with Book 4 coming in 2024!
“With dazzling sleight of hand, Gigi Pandian launches an enchanting new series . . . a must-read.” ―Deanna Raybourn
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An impossible crime. A family legacy. The intrigue of hidden rooms and secret staircases. Under Lock & Skeleton Key layers stunning architecture with mouthwatering food in an ode to classic locked-room mysteries that will leave readers enchanted. Learn more.
"Wildly entertaining." ―The New York Times Book Review
"Gigi Pandian is the modern master of the locked room mystery." —S.A. Cosby
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Tempest Raj’s latest puzzle is wrapped in a festive, Scottish Yuletide package. The Christmas Caper is a locked-room mystery short story, and includes two holiday recipes!
A baffling art heist. A mysterious Christmas Market. A thief in the shadows of Edinburgh Castle. Learn more.
One murder. Four impossibilities. A fake séance hides a very real crime.
Tempest Raj returns in The Raven Thief, where sliding bookcases, trick tables, and hidden reading nooks hide something much more sinister than the Secret Staircase Construction crew ever imagined. Learn more.
Nominated for the 2024 Agatha and Lefty Awards!
“Excellent sequel… Pandian’s clever solution matches the challenge she sets for her endearingly imperfect lead. This brilliant homage to classic golden age authors such as John Dickson Carr augurs well for a long series run.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“A true standout. . . Pandian has done it again: The Raven Thief conjures up the perfect balance of magic, mystery, and mayhem. I couldn’t stop reading!” —Juliet Blackwell
“An enchanting locked room mystery with a delightfully unique premise.” —Elle Cosimano
“Both Pandian and her protagonist, Tempest Raj, are forces to be reckoned with.” —Mia P. Manansala
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Hardcover: Books-a-Million | Target
Sleuth Tempest Raj returns in A Midnight Puzzle, where an old theater reveals a deadly booby trap, family secrets, and one puzzle of a mystery. Learn more.
“Pandian triumphs again… with this fiendishly clever, intricately constructed whodunit. It’s another home run from a major talent.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review ★
“The Most Anticipated Crime Fiction of 2024” —CrimeReads
“This locked-room mystery is a fun read for cozy fans.”—Library Journal
Listen to an audiobook sample on Soundcloud.
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Hardcover: Books-A-Million | Target
There's a body in the library—and everyone is a suspect.
Tempest Raj couldn’t be happier that the family business, Secret Staircase Construction, is finally getting the recognition it deserves. Known for enchanting architectural features like sliding bookshelves and secret passageways, the company is now taking on a dream project: transforming a home into a public library that celebrates history's greatest fictional detectives.
Though the work is far from done, Gray House Library’s new owner is eager to host a murder mystery dinner and literary themed escape room. But when a rehearsal ends with an actor murdered and the body vanishes, Tempest is witness to a seemingly impossible crime. Fueled by her grandfather’s Scottish and Indian meals, Tempest and the rest of the crew must figure out who is making beloved classic mystery plots come to life in a deadly game.
Multiple award winning author Gigi Pandian masterfully weaves wit and warmth in the Secret Staircase Mysteries. Readers will delight in the surprises Secret Staircase Construction uncovers behind the next locked door.
Available for Pre-order now!
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Hardcover: Books-a-Million | Target | Powell's
Audio: Libro.fm | eBooks.com
