Kim Deister
Honey Bee Murder, and the series as a whole, checks every box for a perfect cozy mystery. It’s set in a quaint village in Scotland, it has a quirky cast of characters, the sleuths are a beekeeper and a artisan mead brewer, and the mystery is interesting. It is the perfect book to curl up with and read while sipping a hot cup of tea!
This time, the mystery is focused on a suspicious death, that of a man found in his cottage, which was found swarming with bees. His death comes just hours after a confrontation the victim initiated with his neighbor… George, who is a beekeeper. So George, Murphy, and their friends find themselves dragged into another mystery, as they all hope to clear poor George’s name.
I love the relationship between George and Murphy. The compassion and sweetness between them is beautiful. Murphy understands George, who is an autistic, and is respectful of his needs, and very protective of him. They have a great dynamic, a relationship based on understanding, support, and humor.
Aside from the two main characters, my favorite characters were the fathers. They were hilarious, two men from different backgrounds who bonded over their children and became best friends. They are charming, loving, supportive, and oh so funny.