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The God of the Hive

The God of the Hive

CrimeHistorical Fiction
Pages
368
Published
2010
Language
English

Synopsis

Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes find themselves separated and hunted across Europe by a powerful enemy with ties to the British government. While Holmes navigates a web of conspiracy, Russell must protect his young granddaughter as they flee through the Scottish highlands and the North Sea. The couple relies on coded messages to stay connected while they race to expose a murderous cult and its influential leaders.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseAtmosphericAdventurous
SurvivalMultiple POVsEpistolaryFound Family

Genres

Crime Historical Fiction Mystery Suspense Thriller Amateur Sleuth Historical Mystery Political Thriller

About the author

L
Laurie R. King

Laurie R. King is the New York Times bestselling author of 30 novels and other works, including the Mary Russell-Sherlock Holmes stories (The Beekeeper’s Apprentice was chosen as one of the “20th Century’s Best Crime Novels” by the IMBA.) She has won the Agatha, Anthony, Creasey, Edgar, Lambda, Macavity, Wolfe, and Romantic Times Career Achievement awards, has an honorary doctorate in theology, and is a Baker Street Irregular. In 2022, she was named Grand Master by Mystery Writers of Ame...

Characters

Mary RussellProtagonist
Sherlock HolmesProtagonist
Mycroft HolmesSupporting
Robert GoodmanSupporting
Dr. Gwendolyn AdlerSupporting
All characters in The God of the Hive

Frequently asked questions

  • Does this book function as a standalone story?

    This novel serves as a direct continuation of the plot established in the preceding book, The Language of Bees, and concludes that specific storyline. While each volume in the series features a self-contained mystery, the character arcs and ongoing personal developments are best experienced by reading the series in publication order.

  • How does the narrative structure differ from other books in the series?

    Unlike many entries in the series that primarily focus on the perspectives of the two main protagonists, this book utilizes five distinct points of view to advance the plot. This structural choice was implemented by the author to provide greater variety and depth to the unfolding events.