I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on
the THE SWALLOWTAIL LEGACY: Wreck at Ada's Reef by Michael D. Beil Blog Tour
hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make
sure to enter the giveaway!
About the Book:
Author: Michael D. Beil
Pub. Date: February 15, 2022
Publisher: Pixel+ink
Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook,
Audiobook
Pages: 256
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Audible, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org
Punctuated with transcripts, letters, maps, black-and-white illustrations and more, The Swallowtail Legacy: Wreck at Ada's Reef is a vibrant contemporary mystery with a classic feel exploring righting past wrongs, redefining family, and finding yourself.
Twelve-year-old Lark Heron-Finch is steeling herself to spend the summer on
Swallowtail Island off the shores of Lake Erie. It's the first time that she
and her sister will have seen the old house since their mom passed away. And
while her stepfather and his boys are okay, the island's always been full of
happy memories--and now everything is different.
When Nadine, a close family friend, tells Lark about a tragic boat accident
that happened off the coast many years before, Lark's enthralled with the
story. Nadine's working on a book about Dinah Purdy, Swallowtails's oldest
resident who had a connection to the crash, and she's sure that the accident
was not as it appeared. Impressed by Lark's keen eye, she hires her as her
research assistant for the summer.
And then Lark discovers something amazing. Something that could change Dinah's
life. Something linked to the crash and even to her own family's history with
Swallowtail. But there are others on the island who would do anything to keep
the truth buried in the watery depths of the past.
A compelling and complex mystery with a classic feel, Wreck at Ada's
Reef is perfect for fans of The Parker Inheritance, Holes, The
Westing Game, and anyone looking for a satisfying puzzle that stretches
across decades.
Review:
★ "Each character, historic and contemporary,
sparks with life. Lark’s process and the reveals
are perfectly paced. . . . Most heartwarming, Lark develops feelings of loyalty
toward her blended family and uncovers a surprising link to their property.
Readers will be hooked—more, please!"—Kirkus Reviews, Starred
Review
My Review:
The Swallowtail Legacy: Wreck at Ada's Reef is a great little mystery to read. Even though it is in the market for younger readers, I was entertained from the start. It was excited to take a trip to Swallowtail Island and meeting Lark. Lark discovers so much that could change lives. I wanted to keep reading to find out how it would all unfold.
The Swallowtail Legacy: Wreck at Ada's Reef will be getting five stars from. I recommend it for readers who enjoy reading mysteries and are between the ages of seven and twelve. It would be a great addition for in classrooms, local and school libraries. My copy will be staying on my keeper shelf for my children to enjoy again and again.
I received a paperback copy of The Swallowtail Legacy: Wreck at Ada's Reef from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.
About Michael D. Beil:
In a time not long after the fifth
extinction event, Edgar Award-nominated author Michael D. Beil came of age on
the shores of Pymatuning Lake, where the ducks walk on the fish. (Look it up.
Seriously.) He is the author of the Red Blazer Girls series, Summer at Forsaken
Lake, Lantern Sam and the Blue Streak Bandits, and Agents of the Glass: A New
Recruit. For reasons that can't be disclosed until September 28, 2041, he now
lives somewhere in Portugal with his wife and their two white cats, Bruno and
Maisie. He still gets carsick if he has to ride in the back seat for long and
feels a little guilty that he doesn't keep a journal. For more on the author
and his books, visit him online at www.michaeldbeil.com.
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Giveaway
Details:
3 winners will receive a finished copy of THE SWALLOWTAIL LEGACY: Wreck at Ada's Reef, US Only.
a Rafflecopter giveawayTour Schedule:
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2/7/2022 |
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2/7/2022 |
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2/8/2022 |
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2/8/2022 |
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