The Alchemist's Illusion: An Accidental Alchemist Mystery - Gigi Pandian

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n nThe Anthony Award-winning fourth book in the Accidental Alchemist Mystery Series by USA Today bestselling author Gigi Pandian. n nA perilous painting leads Zoe Faust and Dorian Robert-Houdin on an alchemical adventure in Portland, Oregon, in search of Zoe's missing mentor-Nicolas Flamel. n nCenturies-old alchemist Zoe Faust is tired of running from her past. She's finally got her life on track in Portland, Oregon, gardening and cooking in her fixer-upper house with her mischievous best friend, Dorian, the gargoyle chef. It seems like the perfect life for Zoe-until she discovers that Nicolas Flamel is missing. A mystery from 16th Century Prague may hold the key. Can Zoe find the art forger who holds the secret of what has become of her missing mentor?n nIncludes recipes!n n n nPraisen nWinner of the Anthony Award for Best Paperback Originaln nShortlisted for the G.P. Putnam's Sons Sue Grafton Memorial Awardn nThe Alchemist's Illusion is filled with beauty... Pandian paints a lovely picture of relationships throughout the book's mystery of greed and violence. ―New York Journal of Booksn n Surprising plot twists, several cliffhangers, and vivid magical imagery will keep fans of paranormal cozies turning the pages. ―Publishers Weeklyn n Sparkles most when it stays true to the wonder of its magical subject. ―Foreword Reviewsn n nn