Grey Bees

Set in Ukraine’s Grey Zone, this novel offers a balanced and insightful look at modern conflict through the perspective of Sergey Sergeyich, a retired safety inspector and beekeeper. Amidst ongoing tension, propaganda, and scarcity, Sergeyich’s simple moral approach leads him on a mission that introduces him to a diverse array of characters from both sides of the conflict. His childlike innocence and strong sense of morality shape his interactions, raising questions about trust and manipulation in a war-torn landscape.