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A Midnight Puzzle
by Gigi Pandian
Agatha Award · 2025 · WinnerAgatha Award · 2024 · WinnerAgatha Award · 2023 · Shortlist
Award History
| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agatha Award for Best Novel | 2025 | Winner | “Gigi Pandian's A Midnight Puzzle was recognized again, with a corrected attribution confirming the book's win at Malice Domestic 37 in 2025.” |
| Agatha Award for Best Novel | 2024 | Winner | “Gigi Pandian's locked-room mystery featuring stage magician Tempest Raj won for its ingenious puzzle construction, multicultural characters, and exuberant energy.” |
| Agatha Award for Best Novel | 2023 | Shortlist |
About This Book
Stage magician and amateur sleuth Tempest Raj investigates a locked-room murder at a midnight masquerade party, in this clever homage to the golden age of mystery.
About the Author
Gigi Pandian is an American mystery author known for her locked-room mystery puzzles and multicultural characters. She writes the Accidental Alchemist series and the Secret Staircase Mysteries featuring Tempest Raj. Pandian is celebrated for her clever plots, historical research, and vibrant representation of Indian and Scottish heritage. Read more →
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