Artifact -- Gigi Pandian

<p><strong>A Scottish legend that hides a secret. A treasure from India that vanished long ago. An unexpected package that ignites an adventure.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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?</p><p>Can Jaya solve the puzzle in time to find the long-lost treasure and make it out of Scotland alive?</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Artifact</em> is the first book in the <em>USA Today</em> bestselling and award-winning Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt Mystery Series. </strong>If you like lighthearted mysteries filled with fascina