The Last Beekeeper
"The significance of this story cannot be overstated. It is so much more than a tale about bees: it’s a story about humanity, determination, and honoring the delicate world in which we all live.”
Sarah Penner NYT bestselling author of The Lost Apothecary
“Filled with meditations on the fragile beauty of nature and the power of hope and resilience, this heartfelt novel will keep readers turning the pages late into the night.”
Angie KimBestselling author of Miracle Creek
"Dalton weaves an intricate story of friendships carefully made and tended when mere survival would seem to make such bonds impossible...I couldn’t put it down."
Rebecca SchermAuthor of A House Between Earth and the Moon
“Julie’s passion and love for the natural world vibrates gloriously off every page… The Last Beekeeper is not only an intriguing mystery but an important reminder of what we stand to lose."
Charlotte McConaghyNYT bestselling author of Once There Were Wolves
"Dalton’s nature writing is immersive, lush, and closely observed as ever, inviting you to experience afresh the humming of bees, the smell of lavender, and the taste of honey."
Sim KernAuthor of Real Sugar is Hard to Find
Waiting For the Night Song
“...a singular, riveting portrait of persistence and friendship at the end of empire. Through tender prose and a thrilling story, Julie Carrick Dalton tracks the inescapable connectedness between inequity and the body politic, humankind and ecology, and hidden truths and memory.”
Michael ZapataAuthor of The Lost Book of Adana Moreau
“Dalton weaves the vagaries of friendship, the wonder of the natural world, and the power of truth to create a powerful and unforgettable story.”
Erica FerencikBestselling author of Girl in Ice, The River at Night, and Into the Jungle
“Julie Carrick Dalton’s deftly constructed, urgent yet slow-burning debut novel reads like a warning from the frontlines of our rapidly deteriorating natural world.”
Omar El AkkadAmerican War
“A killer, gorgeous debut that tackles love, racism and even climate change. Waiting for the Night Song will break your heart, leave you breathless and wanting more.”
Rachel BarenbaumBestselling author of A Bend in the Stars
“Human nature clashes with Mother Nature in this riveting and heartbreaking coming of age story... fans of Delia Owens will swoon to find their new favorite author. A phenomenal debut!”
Hank Phillippi RyanAward-winning author of The First to Lie
“Smart and searingly passionate, Dalton’s absorbing mystery debut explores many timely issues including global warming, female friendships, childhood secrets, and the lengths we take to protect them...”
Kim Michele RichardsonAward-winning author of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek