Ronald Malfi is one of my go-to authors. I love the depth of plot and characters he builds into his stories. Take your time and settle in, this isn’t going to be over quickly, and you won’t want it to be.

At over seven hundred pages, The Hive is a substantial book, and Malfi gives himself plenty of room to explore this creation. I enjoyed the journey he crafted. It wasn’t a linear trip, but it navigated the complicated aftereffects of a once-in-a-lifetime storm with confidence.

I love taking my time with a good book, what’s the rush? The more time I spend with a great book, the better. Malfi created a massive cast of characters, and they all matter; each one plays a part. I pity the editor who had to try to cut this book down to size.

Yes, there were times when someone new appeared and I thought, “Okay, who are you, and what do you have to do with all of this?” But I found that this only deepened my interest. The deeper the mystery became, the more invested I was in the story as a whole, and the more I wanted to get to its core.

If you’re up for The Hive, you will not be disappointed. This is another great work from Ronald Malfi.

*4 Stars