The second book in Pandian's Jones series brings us back to San Francisco, and India, and San Francisco. The writing style is great for YA readers who are comfortable with the Percy Jackson level of complexity, with many fewer gods to know about.
In this one, Jaya Jones searches for clues from a treasure map. One must ignore the many plot holes and accept that multiple people can hop around the world with little or no notice and feel no travel effects, despite mentioning them in the text. sheesh.
The Hindu Houdini has a larger role in this story, and, after sucking face with Jaya, is ensured of more face time in future volumes. The magic will be recognizable to magicians, though nothing is described in enough detail to threaten any sacred secrets, Hindu or otherwise.