"If Indiana Jones had a sister, it would definitely be historian Jaya Jones." - Suspense Magazine When historian Jaya Jones receives a mysterious package containing a jewel-encrusted artifact from India, she discovers the secrets of a lost Indian treasure may be hidden in a Scottish legend from the days of the British Raj. But she`s not the only one on the trail. From San Francisco to the Highlands of Scotland, Jaya must evade a shadowy stalker as she follows hints from the hastily scrawled note to a remote archaeological dig. Helping her decipher the cryptic clues are her magician best friend, a devastatingly handsome art historian with something to hide, and a charming archaeologist running for his life. When a member of the dig`s crew is murdered, Jaya must figure out which of the scholars vying for her affections might be the love of her life-and which one is a killer. Part of the Henery Press Mystery Series Collection, if you like one, you`ll probably like them all! ARTIFACT is the first book in the Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt Mystery series, named a Best of 2012 Mystery by Suspense Magazine. Be sure to watch for the next one, PIRATE VISHNU, coming February 2014. "Pandian`s new series may well captivate a generation of readers, combining the suspenseful, mysterious and romantic." - 4 stars from Romantic Times Book Reviews "How wonderful to see a young, new writer who harks back to the Golden Age of mystery fiction. Artifact is witty, clever, and twisty... Do you like Agatha Christie? Elizabeth Peters? Then you`re going to love Gigi Pandian." - Aaron Elkins, Edgar Award-Winning Author of the Gideon Oliver "Skeleton Detective" Mysteries "Fans of Elizabeth Peters will adore following along with Jaya Jones and a cast of quirky characters as they pursue a fabled treasure." - New York Times Bestselling Author - Juliet Blackwell, Author of the Art Lover`s Mystery Series (written as Hailey Lind) "In her fast-paced and entertaining debut novel, Gigi Pandian brings readers into a world full of mystery and history... As with classics in the genre, this first book in the Jaya Jones series will appeal to readers who enjoy delving into a complex puzzle." - ForeWord Reviews "Elizabeth Peters` Vicky Bliss mysteries were fun romantic capers with unexpected twists. Gigi Pandian offers that same exotic world of treasure hunts, foreign lands, and a touch of romance. I miss Vicky Bliss. But, now we`re all lucky to have Jaya Jones` treasure hunts. I hope Artifact is just the first of Gigi Pandian`s skillfully written capers." - Lesa`s Book Critiques "Masterfully plotted." - Midwest Book Review