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
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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
Release Date: February 15, 2022
Format: ARC (Received from Publisher as Part of Participation in Blog Tour)
Publisher: Pixel + Ink
Michael D. Beil’s The Swallowtail Legacy: Wreck at Ada’s Reef is a fun mystery read that’s perfect for readers of all ages. If you love puzzling out generations-old secrets, following lovable characters that are reminiscent of a young Sherlock Holmes, and reading stories that offer both entertainment and education then you should definitely give this book a chance. I wasn’t expecting to finish the book in one sitting, but I simply couldn’t stop until I saw Lark solve the mystery!
While the mystery is certainly engaging and fun to piece together, the story isn’t necessarily all fun and games. The author does address the theme of grief, as the characters are only three months out from the death of Lark and Pip’s mom, Kate. Lark isn’t coping very well, and Thomas (her stepfather) doesn’t always know how to connect to her or help her. I appreciated how he gave her some space and time to explore her grief and her feelings (while also putting boundaries into place - Lark was a little too inclined to take out her frustration physically and needed to be reined in).
Overall, an entertaining and engaging read! I highly recommend it for young mystery fans (though it would be equally suitable for older readers as well). It reminded me of a cross between Scooby-Doo and Sherlock Holmes. I’m hoping that there will be more books in The Swallowtail Legacy series in the future, as it seems like the author left some threads open to continue the story and I’m always up for a good mystery!
Thank you to the author, the publisher Pixel + Ink, Jaime at Rockstar Book Tours, and Edelweiss for providing me with a complimentary review copy of the book as part of my participation in the blog tour. I appreciate the opportunity immensely! Please note - I voluntarily read and reviewed The Swallowtail Legacy: Wreck at Ada’s Reef. All opinions expressed in the review are my own and not influenced in any way.
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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