While on holiday in the Appalachian Mountains, expert genealogist, Thom Bailey is awakened by a surprise guest in the dead of night. Just over the border in Knoxville, FBI Agent Ashley Rose is ordered to investigate a mysterious murder, at the Body Farm. In London, Scotland Yard is on the hunt for an elusive American on his personal vendetta tour. Follow Thom, Ashley, and the returning characters from The White Elephant, while they sort through a series of bizarre riddles all linked to a sinister plot. Join their heart-pounding quest through historic gold mines, low-country cypress swamps, dangerous body farms and spectacular London landmarks. An explosive international thriller, The Golden Hornet is an exciting blend of relentless adventure, academic intrigue, and boundless entertainment. [Volume 2, is a stand-alone novel - reading the prequel novella, The White Elephant (volume 1), is not required for this book]