The Keeper of Bees

Hazard and Somerset: A Union of Swords, Book 5

De: Gregory Ashe

Narrado por: Tristan James

Emery Hazard has pretty much everything under control. He and his fiancé, John-Henry Somerset, are more in love than ever, despite the stress of wedding preparations hanging over them. His business as a private investigator is growing. He’s even enjoying time with his growing circle of friends. The only major problem on the horizon is whether or not he and Somers will be dancing at the wedding reception.

When Mitchell Martin shows up in his office, though, everything changes. The year before, Mitchell was abducted and tortured by a sadistic killer known only as the Keeper of Bees. Now Mitchell is convinced that the Keeper has come back, and he wants to hire Hazard to protect him.

While Hazard works to keep Mitchell safe, Somers must adjust to changes at work. A spate of new hires has disrupted the Wahredua Police Department, and Somers finds himself locked in a struggle to determine how the department will grow and evolve, with long-term consequences that will affect the town for years to come.

Then a woman is found murdered, and she has been staged and posed in a way that is eerily similar to the Keeper of Bee’s former victims. As Hazard and Somers race to prevent more deaths, Hazard fears they are already too late; the Keeper of Bees has been ahead of them the whole time.

©2020 Gregory Ashe (P)2020 Gregory Ashe

Perfect

There is nothing about this book, this series, the writing, characters and narration that isn’t perfect. Hazard and Somerset will be sorely missed.

WHAAAAAT

Ugh I loved this edge of my seat ride. Seriously. Saw level crazy. I did not see that coming, and GA just looooves to keep you guessing.

FANTASTIC AND EPIC

Story – Infinity Stars

Audiobook – 4 stars. I have gotten used to TJ’S voice. It took a while but now that I am here, let’s just say he represents them well.

Gushing! And more Gushing!

I promise to watch documentaries with you, listen to NPR with you, read statistical analyses of zip codes with you,
and just about anything else you want me to do with you, because I want to do everything together.

GAAAAAHH!

This was fantastic in every single way. Book 5 in the second series of the adventures of Hazard and Somers, and I freaking loved every second of it. We have been through downs, downs and more downs. Ups, Ups and freaking fantastic Ups. Please let this not be the end of Hazard and Somers, I am not ready to say goodbye.

The Keeper of Bees was intense and interesting to listen to and read. Finally, the creep that has been haunting Hazard, Somers and Police department got what he deserved. The Investigation process was very engaging, my first guesses were wrong, Ugh! Clearly, not a I am really good detective, but I can always count on Hazard to guide me. Kudos Greg, you fooled me three times.

The best part of this series is the relationship. GAAAAAH! What a refreshing, loving relationship. These two have come so far. The growth in their relationship is so realistic and amazing to follow. They complement each other, support each other and more so, love each other to the scorching sun and back. I love Hazard so much. I love Somers too, but Hazard tops my book boyfriend list and I have a feeling he is going to be there for a very long time.

Hazard is finally working on his PTSD and let’s just say the therapy sessions are hilarious. The thing here is that it took a while to get here but finally we did. A journey that was difficult to watch but also realistic, none of the Bam! Boom! stuff here, everything at its own time. I don’t know why but I really love this approach.

Evie, Gaaaah! I love this kid, she is so well written and acts her toddler age. So sweet and her relationship with Hazard is GAAAAAAHH!!! Hazard is the best Dee Dee ever. I love that Somers and Cora let the relationship between Evie and Hazard develop naturally, without them suffocating and controlling everything. I have to acknowledge the rest of the kids too; they are kids not adults in kids’ bodies.

The humor and the banter was so on point. There were some very hard Loling moments. Especially a doped up Hazard.
Riggles can go to hell. Ugh!

The side characters are amazing and I love that they do understand and complement our MCs. Nico has come a long way. Dulac! Dulac! Ugh! I still don’t know.

The ending. Swooooon. GAAAAAHH! I am a sappy happy being.

Overall, this was a great conclusion to series two of Hazard and Somers and I loved it so much.

A copy of the Audiobook was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.

FINALLY!!!!

It's finally here! I have been waiting for this book. I was disappointed that there wasn't much about the Keeper in the previous book, but this one made up for it in spades. I already had to listen to it a second time just in case I missed something the first time around.

Now that I know who the Keeper of Bees is, it makes me want to go back and start A Union of Swords all over again to find all the little details that I overlooked. Ugh! The whole series is just so good. I love all of Gregory Ashe's books, but there is truly something special about Hazard and Somerset. I hope there will be more of them yet to come.

I think at this point, in my mind, Tristan James and Hazard and Somerset are synonymous with one another. I can't think about these characters without hearing his voice in my head. If you haven't gotten this book yet, it's worth it.

well written conclusion!

📖 Story comment:.... OMG - this book has made the frustration of this series worthwhile. I was 4 chapters in when I wanted to "cheat" and find out who the Keeper of Bees was! I thoroughly enjoyed the conclusion and did not see it coming AT ALL! - I enjoyed the way each side character played a part in this one and Hazard and Somers finally felt "solid and a unit" again.

🎧 Narrator comment: Personally I love Tristan James as a narrator, I find his tones soothing and go through phases where he's just what I need to soothe the jagged edges of my psyche. He suits these characters, he has good timing and inflections and brings the story to life.

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📌 Where does it fall on my personal scale? 7
• 1 not my thing • 2 didn't like the narration • 3 didn't keep my attention • 4 was good, but once was enough [3⭐] • 5 enjoyed it [4⭐] • 6 will listen again if i'm in the mood for the narrator [4⭐] • 7 goes on the "re-listen" list [4⭐] • 8 kept me up past bed-time [4.5⭐] • 9 recommended to family/friends [4.75⭐] • 10 own it in all formats [5⭐] • 11 keep a copy with me at all times [5⭐]