Artifact
Artifact by Gigi Pandian is a captivating addition to the Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt Mystery Series, published by Gargoyle Girl Productions on April 18, 2023. This 3rd edition, written in English and spanning 288 pages, introduces readers to history professor Jaya Jones, who is drawn into a thrilling adventure following the unexpected death of a former flame. A mysterious package containing a jewel-encrusted artifact and a cryptic plea for help sets her on a quest that intertwines a Scottish legend with a long-lost treasure from India.
As Jaya navigates this intricate mystery, she finds herself pursued by a shadowy stalker while unraveling clues that lead her from the British Library in London to the rugged Highlands of Scotland. Alongside her are a quick-witted magician, a handsome art historian with secrets, and a charismatic archaeologist. The narrative explores themes of friendship, trust, and the complexities of love as Jaya races against time to uncover the truth behind the artifact and the identity of a potential murderer. This engaging story combines elements of mystery and detective fiction, making it a compelling read for those interested in women sleuths and historical intrigue.
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A Scottish legend that hides a secret. A treasure from India that vanished long ago. An unexpected package that ignites an adventure.
History professor Jaya Jones is reeling from the news of a former flame’s untimely death when she receives a mysterious parcel he’d sent from abroad. Inside is a cryptic plea for help, along with a jewel-encrusted artifact hinting at a treasure from India shrouded in a Scottish legend. As she starts to unravel the mystery, the unsettling discovery of her ransacked apartment makes it clear she’s not the only one on the trail.
From the iconic British Library in London to the rugged Highlands of Scotland, Jaya is pursued by a shadowy stalker as she seeks to both reveal a lost history and the identity of a murderer. Joining her in the race to decode the baffling clues are her quick-witted magician best friend, a disarmingly handsome art historian harboring his own secrets, and a charismatic archaeologist running for his life. Amidst the thrill of the chase, a troubling question arises-who among her companions might be the love of her life, and who is a cold-blooded killer?
Can Jaya solve the puzzle in time to find the long-lost treasure and make it out of Scotland alive?
Artifact is the first book in the USA Today bestselling and award-winning Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt Mystery Series. If you like lighthearted mysteries filled with fascinating history and a touch of romance, then you’ll love this twisty, globe-trotting caper.
Buy Artifact to embark on the adventure today!
The Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt Mysteries series so far:
- Artifact (Book 1)
- Pirate Vishnu (Book 2)
- Quicksand (Book 3)
- Michelangelo’s Ghost (Book 4)
- The Ninja’s Illusion (Book 5)
- The Glass Thief (Book 6)
- The Cambodian Curse & Other Stories (Locked Room Mystery Collection)
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