The Library Game: A Secret Staircase Novel

By Gigi Pandian

Book Overview

A Lefty Nominee for Best Mystery Novel

In The Library Game, Tempest Raj and Secret Staircase Construction are renovating a classic detective fiction library that just got its first real-life mystery.

Tempest Raj couldn't be happier that the family business, Secret Staircase Construction, is finally getting the recognition it deserves. Known for enchanting architectural features like sliding bookshelves and secret passageways, the company is now taking on a dream project: transforming a home into a public library that celebrates history's greatest fictional detectives.

Though the work is far from done, Gray House Library's new owner is eager to host a murder mystery dinner and literary themed escape room. But when a rehearsal ends with an actor murdered and the body vanishes, Tempest is witness to a seemingly impossible crime. Fueled by her grandfather's Scottish and Indian meals, Tempest and the rest of the crew must figure out who is making beloved classic mystery plots come to life in a deadly game.

Multiple award winning author Gigi Pandian masterfully weaves wit and warmth in the Secret Staircase Mysteries. Readers will delight in the surprises Secret Staircase Construction uncovers behind the next locked door.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1250880238
• ISBN13: 9781250880239
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Minotaur Books
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Magic and Murder!

The Secret Staircase mysteries are such a joy to read and I am so happy that the adventures of Tempest and gang (aka Abracadabras!) get to continue. Yes, there is another dead body but this time you get escape rooms, a classical detective book library, plus magic tricks, and of course creatively fun constructions of sliding bookcases and other fun illusions and awesomely yummy sounding food made by Tempest's grandpa Ash! And getting to spend more time with Tempest's friends, from Sanjay, to Ivy and of course the ever handsome and talented Gideon (even if he is moving to France for a few months). If you want a cozy murder mystery with clever twists and surprises before the murderer is uncovered, then I would definitely recommend this book and series. Plus even if it makes you hungry to read all about the different dishes that Ash makes, there is always a recipe at the back so you can try your hand add it too!