One night, a swarm of escaped bees blanket the Village Blend's chimney, and coffeehouse manager Clare Cosi discovers "Queen" Bea Hastings' unconscious body after she seemingly fell from her high-rise rooftop-hive setup. The police want to rule it as a tragic accident or possible attempted suicide, but Clare knows this Queen would never abandon her hive. As Clare investigates a world of cutthroat chefs, culinary startups, and competitive urban beekeepers, can she uncover the truth without getting stung?
