Mystery
The Elusive Elixir
2017·312 pages
Centuries-old alchemist Zoe Faust seeks the Elixir of Life to save her friend in a magical cozy mystery.
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Centuries-old alchemist Zoe Faust seeks the Elixir of Life to save her friend in a magical cozy mystery.
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Dorian Robert-Houdin, the three-and-a-half-foot gargoyle chef who fancies himself a modern-day Poirot, is slowly turning into stone, and it's up to Zoe Faust to unravel the alchemical secrets that can save him. When they discover that a long-lost stone gargoyle with a connection to Dorian has reappeared in Europe, the stakes are even higher. From Portland to Paris, Zoe searches for the hidden knowledge she needs, but a cold case that harkens back to 1942 throws her off course. With an ailing fri...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Minor romantic interest mentioned; no explicit scenes depicted.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence related to alchemy dangers; some deadly consequences.
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Religious content
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Brief mentions of historical religious settings like Notre Dame.
Magic & witchcraft
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Central theme of alchemy as magic; frequent magical practices and rituals.
Occult / demonology
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Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Minor themes of historical suffering tied to alchemy secrets.
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