It's out Book 2 - Araphon. Carson, Calista, and their quirky crew go toe-to-toe with the Galactic Council, braving peril, humor, and intrigue to unlock ancient Founder secrets! Book 3 Safe Harbor Paradox is on preorder now. The Clone crew are now rambunctious teenagers, taking on responsibility and fighting to save the galaxy. Plenty of adventure, action, comedy, a healthy family under challenge, and romance. Galactic Mayhem Meets an Unlikely Hero (Suitable for ages 12-120 years)He's an accidental captain; she's a stunning alien genius. Love, adventure, humor, and cosmic secrets entwine in this star-swept odyssey! Carson Twiddle hadn't planned on his day being interrupted by a sentient cube. Then again, nothing in his life ever went according to plan. A file clerk with no ambition and even less confidence, Carson was content with his unremarkable life-until a database error accidentally erased all record of his existence. By an obscure bureaucratic twist of fate, he's suddenly promoted to captain of the Rusty Bucket, a spaceship held together with spit, duct tape, and sarcasm."...The characters and dialogue are endearing and enjoyable. Also, I like that the book is clean. It is hard to find clean science fiction and fantasy." - From a Reviewer Now, with space pirates on his tail, an alien cube leaking universe-shattering secrets, and the enigmatic Calista-captain of a Rigellian research vessel-watching his every move, Carson must navigate interdimensional anomalies, cosmic conspiracies, and the growing realization that he might be more than just an administrative mistake."...The humor is sharp, the dialogue crackles with wit, and the crew of the Rusty Bucket is full of quirky, unforgettable characters...." - From a Reviewer As the challenges mount, Carson learns that being a leader isn't about having all the answers-it's about having the right crew. With Calista challenging him at every turn and a slow-burn, clean, and wholesome romance unfolding, Carson's Folly delivers an action-packed, heartwarming sci-fi adventure filled with humor, high-stakes peril, and unforgettable characters. This novel revives the found family trope romance genre in a funny sci-fi setting."...With a barely-functioning ship, a mismatched crew, and a knack for stumbling into intergalactic trouble, Carson's journey is packed with witty dialogue and unexpected depth..." - From a Reviewer For fans of Douglas Adams, John Scalzi, and the wit of Terry Pratchett, this is a tale of accidental heroism, reluctant leadership, and the wild unpredictability of the cosmos. This book is recommended for all ages: teens & young adults, adults, parents, and grandparents who love a good, clean story with romance, adventure, action, and a heartwarming conclusion. Based on wholesome, traditional science fiction storytelling and strong characters with redemption, challenges, personal growth, action, and teamwork at the core.