Book Series · 3 Books

The Swallowtail Legacy Books

In order from Wreck at Ada's Reef to Search for the Sunken Statue.

The Swallowtail Legacy series is a set of 3 chapter books by Michael D. Beil, published between 2022 and 2025. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 320 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1799

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Wreck at Ada's Reef

By Michael D. Beil

A summer on Swallowtail Island uncovers a decades-old mystery that could change everything.

320 pages

Hardcover

Summary: Twelve-year-old Lark returns to Swallowtail Island, where her mother's memory lingers. A tragic boat accident from the past captivates her, leading to a summer of secrets and revelations. As Lark assists Nadine, a family friend, in unraveling the mystery tied to the island's oldest resident, she discovers a truth that could alter her family's history. But some will stop at nothing to keep the past hidden. Can Lark uncover the secrets buried beneath the waves before it's too late? Dive into a tale of intrigue, family, and the quest for truth in 'Wreck at Ada's Reef.'

The complete set

The Swallowtail Legacy Series

3 books · Published 2022–2025

Series

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$1799

Wreck at Ada's Reef

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

A summer on Swallowtail Island uncovers a decades-old mystery that could change everything.

Series

Sale price

$1697

Betrayal By the Book

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

A writer's conference turns deadly, and Lark must unravel the mystery behind a vanished novel and a hidden bird.

#3 in Series

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$1697

Search for the Sunken Statue

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

A lost statue vanishes again, and a mysterious aunt arrives with a hidden agenda.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Swallowtail Legacy series?

There are 3 books in the Swallowtail Legacy series. It began with Wreck at Ada's Reef in 2022, and the newest book, Search for the Sunken Statue, was published in 2025.