Quicksand

From an art heist at the Louvre to a centuries-old treasure, historian Jaya Jones races through Paris's cobblestone streets and the French countryside where history, mystery, and danger lurk at every turn.

Historian Jaya Jones finds herself on the wrong side of the law during an art heist at the Louvre. To redeem herself, she follows clues from an illuminated manuscript that lead from the cobblestone streets of Paris to the quicksand-surrounded fortress of Mont Saint-Michel. With the help of enigmatic Lane Peters and a 90-year-old stage magician, Jaya delves into France's colonial past in India to clear her name and catch a killer.

"Charming characters, a hint of romantic conflict, and just the right amount of danger will garner more fans for this cozy series."— Publishers Weekly

"The joy of the Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt Mystery series is in unexpected and unpredictable plots that are as action-packed as any Indiana Jones movie. The historical lore is similarly fascinating, and Jaya's love of history is contagious." —Kings River Life

The twists and turns are fantastic, If you want a great adventure, then you'll be thrilled you picked up Quicksand." —Carstairs Considers

"A captivating, energized ride to historical and cultural places ripe with mystery and suspense. Pandian's characters seem like old friends more than just mere characters on a page." —Hook of a Book