The Wood Bee Queen / Edward Cox.

Somewhere in England, in a small town called Strange Ground by the Skea, Ebbie Wren is the last librarian and he's about to lose his job. Estranged from his parents, unable to make connections with anyone, Ebbie isn't quite sure what he's supposed to do next. His only escape is his deep interest in local folklore, but reality is far stranger than Ebbie can dream. On the other side of the sky and the sea, the Queen of House Wood Bee has been murdered. Her sister has made the first move in a long game which will risk destruction of the Realm. She needs two magical stones to complete her power, but no one knows where they are. Although the sword recently stolen by small-time thief Bek Rana might hold a clue... Neither Ebbie nor Bek are interested in being heroes. But they have to find a way to stop the destruction of House Wood Bee, save the Realm, and just maybe save themselves in the process. But all victories come at a price. The Oldungods are watching. And they are rising...