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The Masquerading Magician: An Accidental…
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The Masquerading Magician: An Accidental Alchemist Mystery

Tekijä: Gigi Pandian, Julia Motyka (Kertoja)

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Fiction. Mystery. HTML:

A murder, missing loot from a famous heist, and an ancient book that could spell life or death for alchemist Zoe Faust's favorite gargoyle. Don't miss the second book in the Anthony Award-winning Accidental Alchemist Mystery Series by USA Today bestselling author Gigi Pandian.

When alchemist Zoe Faust gives herself a rare night out to attend a classic magic show that reminds her of her youth, she realizes the stage magicians are much more than they seem. A murder at the theater leads back to a string of unsolved robberies and murders in Portland's past, and a mystery far more personal than Zoe and Dorian the gargoyle ever imagined.

Can Zoe solve a mystery from Portland's past and unlock an ancient alchemy book's secrets soon enough to save her best friend from being trapped in stone forever?

<i>Includes recipes!</i>


"People who enjoy character driven stories with mystery, magic, supernatural creatures, and historical intrigue will greatly enjoy this inventive, well-written tale."
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Teoksen nimi:The Masquerading Magician: An Accidental Alchemist Mystery
Kirjailijat:Gigi Pandian
Muut tekijät:Julia Motyka (Kertoja)
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Kokoelmat:Audible Books, Oma kirjasto
Arvio (tähdet):****
Avainsanoja:Mystery, Thriller, Modern Detective, Fiction

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Näyttää 1-5 (yhteensä 10) (seuraava | näytä kaikki)
Another good mystery from Gigi Pandian, full of incredibly interesting, colourful characters set in a richly detailed historical backdrop. The main story takes place in present day Portland but an alternating timeline from the mid-1800's is woven throughout the chapters and an Author's Note at the back clarifies the historical facts vs. the writer's imagination.

The story is nominally about a murder that takes place at the theater hosting a magic act, but truly the focus of the story is on Dorian, the gargoyle and Zoe's frustrating efforts to heal him using a strange book of backward alchemy. This leaves the 'solution' to the murder mystery treated almost as an afterthought and readers looking for a good mystery to solve might end up feeling cheated. I'm always more invested in the characters, so I didn't find this problematic.

I only went 3.5 stars because as much as I love the alchemical backdrop of the series, this one's focus on magic shows bored me a bit, making parts of the book move slower. I love watching a good magic show, but I have zero interest in reading about them, or knowing how the illusions work. Still, I enjoyed the story once I was able to finally sink into it and the ongoing arc of Dorian's 'health' will definitely bring me back for the third book.

Oh! and there's a recipe in the back of the book (the MC is a vegan, so they're all vegan) for a chocolate drink that can be made either as a hot chocolate or a smoothie. I immediately put the book down and made it as a smoothie - delicious!! (Although next time I'm scaling back the cinnamon a bit.) ( )
  murderbydeath | Jan 25, 2022 |
magic, alchemist, mystery, mysterious-character, paranormal, Oregon, urban-fantasy, murder-investigation, theft, vegan, friendship, relationships*****

Definitely one of the perfect antidotes to pandemic living! Light and easy to read with characters I can relate to in an urban fantasy world where whatever we call reality kind of integrates with people who live for several hundred years, and gargoyles are gourmet chefs. All the characters are interesting, but the ongoing ones are such a lot of fun!
Julia Motyka is a great voice actor and gives voice to all of the characters.
Suspend disbelief and just enjoy! ( )
  jetangen4571 | Jan 3, 2022 |
I'm really enjoying this series.

However, I'm tired of Dorian's vegan recipes. I would be tired of it if the recipes weren't vegan. That' isn't my objection. I don't dislike foodie books and I don't eat meat. But, I find the pauses to discuss ingredients to be disruptive to the flow of the narrative.

Tell me AGAIN that you can make a great creamy faux cheese sauce using cashews. I got it the first time that making hot chocolate with coconut milk is delicious. There are recipes in the back of the book and that's wonderful. And sufficient. ( )
  KittyCunningham | Apr 26, 2021 |
Series Info/Source: This is the second book in the Accidental Alchemist series. I borrowed this book from the library.

Story (4/5): This book picks up right where the last book left off. Zoe has found a temporary fix for Dorian that prevents him from turning fully back to stone but it comes at a great cost to her own health. When Zoe takes a rare night off to attend a classic magic show, she is suspicious of the identities of the magicians and desperate to find other alchemists to talk to about Dorian’s condition. Then a murder at the theater the magic show took place at is tied back to a string of robberies and murders from the past, things really get interesting.

This was another wonderful investigative urban fantasy mystery with an emphasis on alchemy and its history. I enjoy the mystery, which kept me guessing, and enjoy learning all of the history behind alchemy.

Characters (4/5): The characters are definitely a highlight of this series. Zoe is intriguing, she has a long history and is trying to make a new life for herself. She is surrounded by characters that are interesting, likable, and easy to engage with. Both Dorian and Braxton are very fun sidekicks for Zoe’s investigations. We learn a bit more about Max as well and I look forward to spending more time with him in future books. We are also introduced to one of Zoe’s alchemist friends from long ago and this was intriguing; I look forward to meeting more people from Zoe’s history in future books.

Setting (4/5): This book is set in modern day Portland, Oregon. I enjoy the Portland setting but it isn’t the main driver behind the story; it’s fine but nothing special.

Writing Style (4/5): This is well written and easy to read. The mystery is well done and keeps you guessing right up to the end of the book. The characters are easy to engage with and the subject matter is something I enjoy learning about.

My Summary (4/5): Overall I am continuing to enjoy this series. These are fun mystery reads with a bit of a paranormal element to them (alchemists can do “magic” different from what normal people can). I really enjoy the alchemical subject matter and love the characters. I plan on continuing with the series ( )
  krau0098 | Nov 25, 2020 |
Meet Zoe Faust & Dorian Robert-Houdin...

Zoe is a a 400 year old vegan herbalist and alchemist. Dorian is a living French gargoyle chef. Dorian followed Zoe in a packing crate from France all the way to Portland, Oregon to enlist her help. They now live together in a ramshackle house with a hole in the roof, which actually makes it easier for Dorian to come & go at night without being spotted. : ) They are so unique & delightful and are quickly becoming two of my favorite fictional characters!

This series has so much variety- ancient alchemy, magic, mystery, cooking, etc.- that I just love it. In the first book though, I thought the numerous vegan recipes were a bit over done, excuse the pun, but in this second book, they were toned down more and they flowed with the story line much more naturally. The first book was good but this one was so much better. It was really fantastic and a lot of fun!

The story opens with Zoe on a date with Max- a local policeman. They are attending a magic show at a local theater. Brixton, Zoe's neighbor, thinks the magician might be an alchemist too and can help Zoe and Dorian unlock the secrets in Dorian's alchemy book that will prevent him from turning to stone. As Dorian and Zoe try to get close to the magician to find out just what secrets he's hiding, they become embroiled with treasure hunters, a murder mystery and a decades old jewelry heist.

Zoe also reconnects with her 150 year old friend Tobias, who comes to visit her for a couple of days. He is also an alchemist and is able to help her a little with Dorian's book and her health, which is failing due to the backward alchemy transformations she performs to help Dorian stay mobile. I really like Tobias, a lot more then I do Max! They have so much more in common. I hope we see a lot more of him in this series.

I listened to the audio book (1.3 playback speed) and it was great! The narrator's French accent for Dorian was so cute. I can't wait to start the next book! If you're a vegan or enjoy cooking, mysteries or alchemy I think you'll really enjoy this series. The quirky characters alone will steal your heart!

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  EmpressReece | Mar 9, 2018 |
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Fiction. Mystery. HTML:

A murder, missing loot from a famous heist, and an ancient book that could spell life or death for alchemist Zoe Faust's favorite gargoyle. Don't miss the second book in the Anthony Award-winning Accidental Alchemist Mystery Series by USA Today bestselling author Gigi Pandian.

When alchemist Zoe Faust gives herself a rare night out to attend a classic magic show that reminds her of her youth, she realizes the stage magicians are much more than they seem. A murder at the theater leads back to a string of unsolved robberies and murders in Portland's past, and a mystery far more personal than Zoe and Dorian the gargoyle ever imagined.

Can Zoe solve a mystery from Portland's past and unlock an ancient alchemy book's secrets soon enough to save her best friend from being trapped in stone forever?

<i>Includes recipes!</i>


"People who enjoy character driven stories with mystery, magic, supernatural creatures, and historical intrigue will greatly enjoy this inventive, well-written tale."
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