A Crash Course with Destiny
The Be Careful What You Wish For Origin Story
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The Alpha Centauri I crew was poised to break ground in multiple fields of science and explore vast uncharted territory in their first expedition. Yet, even in their wildest imaginations, they could not anticipate the adventure that lay before them. The Be Careful What You Wish For series chronicles their saga, and A Crash Course with Destiny reveals how this group came together, how they were tested and prepared for their mission, and what they learned as they embarked on an incredible journey.
Told through the personal journals of their fearless captain, Sonja Halverson, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the trials and tribulations of assembling a stellar crew for a 10-year intergalactic expedition.
For more, discover what happens to the team after their launch in book one: The Way Out, and what awaits them at home in book two: Two Roads to Paradise, both available through online retailers now.
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