• Quicksand

  • Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt Mystery Series, Book 3
  • By: Gigi Pandian
  • Narrated by: Allyson Ryan
  • Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (292 ratings)

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Quicksand

By: Gigi Pandian
Narrated by: Allyson Ryan
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Publisher's summary

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.

©2014 Gigi Pandian (P)2015 Tantor

Critic reviews

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

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Brilliant

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Great characters, strong female main character. Well written mystery. Characters are well thought out and just all around great series.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Quicksand?

Plot twists at the end; setting; history

What about Allyson Ryan’s performance did you like?

Great Narration; voice inflections. Great performance; can't wait for next installments in series

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes

Any additional comments?

Jaya Jones and Gigi Pandian Fan for sure.

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Quicksand: Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt Mystery Book 3

This was a thrilling Treasure Hunt that Jaya was presented with. Finding a long lost treasure and restoring the reputation of her family's hero were impossible to resist.

I enjoyed the alternating POV(Points of View) between Jaya and her great-granduncle Anand.

While understanding why he did it, I was sad that Lane left Jaya for her own good. I was tickled that he couldn't help but want to protect her afterwards. I loved the way that Jaya put him told him exactly what she thought of his unilateral decision to end their relationship. These two are an entertaining pair.

Excellent narrator!

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Quirky and Implausible

While some of the supporting characters are interesting and quirky, Jaya makes decisions that are implausible for an intelligent, educated woman. Who would allow themself to be blackmailed into committing a serious crime in a foreign country?

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The characters and plot twist.

I liked not truly knowing until the end who and why. Kept me interested the whole book.

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Love it

Interesting characters and captivating story. Loved it and I can’t wait for the next book.

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Keeps you wondering what next

Great book! It keeps you wondering what will happen next. Great characters. Highly recommend audiobook.

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stupid but amusing and educational

OK, from a historical pov this was very interesting and it was amusing at times (but possibly because of the stupidity of the h, and sometimes other characters as well) but as far as the mystery plot goes it was rather pathetic. Also *spoiler alert* it wasn't even a murder mystery so having that aspect be a non-event was rather aggravating. If these weren't complimentary I wouldn't be continuing with the series but I am currently well into the next book and have made up my mind to be entertained by the stupid h - to consider that aspect a little more like a farce. (Also, although this narrator does a reasonable job, I don't think she gets the humour, AND she tends to over-dramatise certain scenes - there's a difference between farce and melodrama). Perhaps the author intends the series to read like a farce but the narrator hasn't understood this. Would certainly improve this series if it were read that way.

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EXCITING TRIP TO FRANCE! FEELS REAL!

GIGI will make you feel like your part of the gang and actually there with them every step of the way.
The plot is so well constructed, you won't be able to figure out the mystery and it will keep you on the edge of your seat.
The narration is really good, too.
Warning!!! Don't start this book before bed, you'll stay up way too late!

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Pure joy.

I love this series. GP’s writing style is truly enjoyable. I am also listening to her series the accidental alchemist as well. Her combination of true historical facts and a current day novel is a lot of fun. She combines humor and a sweet rom-com mystery that makes you want to binge the whole series.

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loved!

rebound from book 2 slump this book is full of adventure and travel. the characters are fun and well performed and so glad we got back Lane!

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