Books like The God of the Hive by Laurie R. King

In "The God of the Hive," Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes find themselves pursued by a shadowy enemy after a murder investigation beginning with a beehive turns into a perilous conspiracy. The pair are forced to part ways, each hunted by police and state agents. Through encrypted notes and long‑range espionage, they navigate hidden rooms in London, remote cabins in Scotland, and treacherous waters to protect Holmes’ granddaughter and outwit their foes. As the mystery deepens, they confront allies and adversaries alike— a hermit with a mysterious past, a brilliant young doctor, and Holmes’ own brother, Mycroft—whose involvement threatens to unravel their reunion. The story mixes historical detective work with suspenseful thrills across Europe, demanding Mary’s untapped ingenuity and Holmes’ relentless pursuit of justice.

First publish date: 2010