Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Undertow | 2015 | Michael Buckley | Buy |
| 2 | Raging Sea | 2016 | Michael Buckley | Buy |
| 3 | Heart of the Storm | 2017 | Michael Buckley | Buy |
The Undertow Trilogy by Michael Buckley is a young adult science fiction series published between 2015 and 2017. The story begins when an aquatic species called the Alpha emerge from the ocean and take up residence in Coney Island. The first book, Undertow, introduces a teenage girl tasked with helping the Alpha integrate into human society, only for tensions to escalate into open conflict.
Buckley, best known for the Sisters Grimm series, takes a darker turn with the Undertow Trilogy. The books deal with themes of prejudice, political manipulation, and the costs of war. Raging Sea and Heart of the Storm continue the story as the conflict between humans and Alpha grows more intense. The trilogy received praise for its action sequences and willingness to tackle heavy subject matter in a young adult format.