Ken S. reviewed The God of the Hive (Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes, Bk 10) on + 48 more book reviews
I always enjoy these books. Tight plots, great interactions between characters and Sherlock Holmes to boot!
Cyndi J. (cyndij) reviewed The God of the Hive (Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes, Bk 10) on + 1032 more book reviews
A direct sequel to The Language of Bees, it's a suspense/thriller rather than a mystery. Thinking back, there were a lot of changes in POV. Sometimes in this series it's a jolt to go from Mary to another person, but I didn't notice it this time. There's no puzzle to be solved here, just wondering how the two will get out of this with everyone alive. But I think Mary and Sherlock need another code for the newspaper columns...relying on the "bee" references seems just too easy for adversaries to get. Wondering if we'll see any of the supporting characters - like Robert Goodman - again.
Thomas F. (hardtack) -
Book jacket descriptions are often overstated, so as to get you to buy the book. In this case, the "beautiful young female doctor with a secret" is just an "attractive female doctor" who plays a small role in the book.
Also, in the case of the "murderous secret organization bent on infiltrating the government," the small, (one man? with hired help) organization is already part of the government.
And "pursued across the Continent" simply means two of the main characters leave Britain for Holland.
Still, this is another excellent tale by Laurie King which grips you and makes you want to stop doing everything else so you can finish the book. At one point, I had to read a page three times over, just to confirm the surprise King handed me.
Be aware this book is Part II of the previous book. "The God of the Hive" 'story' does conclude here, so you can wait a bit before reading the next book in this series.
Also, in the case of the "murderous secret organization bent on infiltrating the government," the small, (one man? with hired help) organization is already part of the government.
And "pursued across the Continent" simply means two of the main characters leave Britain for Holland.
Still, this is another excellent tale by Laurie King which grips you and makes you want to stop doing everything else so you can finish the book. At one point, I had to read a page three times over, just to confirm the surprise King handed me.
Be aware this book is Part II of the previous book. "The God of the Hive" 'story' does conclude here, so you can wait a bit before reading the next book in this series.
