Wreck at Ada's Reef

By Michael D. Beil

Part of the The Swallowtail Legacy series

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

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320 pages

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Bookroo's 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.'

From the publisher

A vibrant, moody 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.

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