Hive

The Fehler sisters are trying to save their family's pest control business in rural Missouri after their father's sudden death. They must overcome economic recession, political division, and their own personal struggles to survive. The story explores themes of survival, family, and secrets.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 08 June 2021
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company

The Fehler sisters, raised in a fourth-generation family pest control business in rural Missouri, yearned for a life beyond being known as "bug girls." However, their path was predetermined due to their upbringing. Despite their mother's attempts to separate the business from the family, the Fehler family's name permeated every meal, making it an impossible task. In their quest for escape, they sought solace in their trailer camp on the Mississippi River, but their efforts were often overshadowed by sibling rivalry.

The sudden death of Robbie Fehlers throws a wrench into their plans. His will reveals a surprising succession, leaving the company to a distant cousin, assuming that the women of the family are incapable of running it. As the mother's long-term affair comes to light and her apocalypse prepper training intensifies, she desires to trade responsibility for romance.

Amidst an economic recession and a growing sense of fear and resentment in the Midwestern region, the Fehler sisters find themselves united in their struggle to save the company's finances and secure their family's future. They face a political chasm that threatens to ignite a new civil war, as the values that once bound them now divide the very foundation they have built.

Through alternating point-of-views, the story explores the depths of grief and regret, gradually giving way to the resilient strength of the hive. The sisters must navigate treacherous waters, confront their past mistakes, and find a way to rebuild their fractured relationship. Their journey is filled with challenges, but their determination and unwavering support for each other propel them forward.

In the end, the Fehler sisters emerge as survivors, stronger and more united than ever before. They have learned the true meaning of resilience and the power of sisterhood. Their story serves as a testament to the indomitable spirit of women who face adversity head-on and emerge victorious.

Weight: 444g
Dimension: 149 x 223 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781684426430