October 2025

Mainstream mystery box set ebook sale

I know I’ve mentioned Gigi Pandian’s mysteries a few times recently. If you’ve read my review of The Accidental Alchemist you’ll know I’m fond of these characters—especially the living gargoyle with a passion for gourmet cooking. 

Author Gigi Pandian describes her Accidental Alchemist mystery series like this:

“Meet the most enchanting crime-solving team around: an alchemist with centuries of secrets and a gargoyle who thinks he’s the next Poirot.” 

For October, the ebook box set of books 1 - 3 are deeply discounted to $2.99 (prices may vary internationally). Buy links are available through her website for Kindle, Nook, Kobo, Apple, and Google Play. Start here: the-accidental-alchemist-mysteries-box-set.

Gigi Pandian is a multi-award-winning, multi-ethnic American author who writes clean mainstream mysteries (exception: some minor profanity).

What’s happening with my Green Dory Inn series?

After a lovely vacation in Mexico, I’m home appreciating the beautiful fall foliage here in Nova Scotia. And writing in my basement office—where I can’t be distracted by colourful leaves! The story has reached the 70% mark, and the true nature of the conflict will soon become clear. Again, if you’re so inclined, please pray I can finish this first draft by year-end with a view to a fall 2026 release. 

Yesterday’s view from my back door.

Good Bookish News Story

Community support saved a used-book store that’s been a local fixture since 1987. The employee behind the last-ditch effort will be the new owner as the store’s founder retires. You can read the CBC news story here: Beloved Dartmouth Bookstore to Remain Open after Surge in Community Support

Until next time...

Wherever this finds you, thank you for opening my email and I wish you a lovely week with some time for a good book.

Until next time,

Janet Sketchley is an award-winning Atlantic Canadian writer who likes her fiction with a splash of mystery or adventure and a dash of Christianity. Why leave faith out of our stories if it's part of our lives? You can find Janet online at janetsketchley.ca.

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Buy links:

Green Dory Inn Mystery Series:

Unknown Enemy (book 1, novella-length)

Hidden Secrets (book 2, novel-length)

Bitter Truth (book 3, novel-length)

Deadly Burden (book 4, novel-length)

Redemption's Edge Christian Suspense Series:

Heaven's Prey (book 1, novel-length)

Secrets and Lies (book 2, novel-length)

Without Proof (book 3, novel-length)

Daily Devotional Collections:

A Year of Tenacity (365 days)

Tenacity at Christmas (31 days)

Reader's Journals:

Reads to Remember (Book Stack Edition)

Reads to Remember (Books with Tea Edition)