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One battered airship. One desperate captain. One job that was supposed to save them all.Captain John Pitte was once a decorated officer. Now he commands the Errant—a patched-together freighter crewed by misfits, veterans, outcasts, and survivors who have become the closest thing he has to family.Their future is running out of sky and money. So when a mysterious employer offers a lucrative no-questions-asked job, John takes the gamble.It's a mistake.The cargo they carry is more dangerous than anyone imagined. Saboteurs stalk them, powerful enemies hunt them, and a deadly conspiracy threatens not only the Errant, but everyone John has sworn to protect.Caught between his shattered past and an uncertain future, John must rely on his fiercely loyal crew, his hard-won honor, and the woman who has somehow become impossible to leave behind. Outrageous Fortune is a thrilling science fantasy adventure filled with daring airship chases, witty banter, found family, slow-burn romance, mysterious conspiracies, and a lovable crew of unlikely heroes. Perfect for fans of Firefly, The Expanse, Treasure Planet, and character-driven space opera with heart, humor, and high-stakes adventure. The Fortune Chronicles — A science fantasy adventure series of airships, dracos, found families, and dangerous secrets.Recommended Reading Order:Soldier of FortuneFortune's FallenOutrageous FortuneChange of FortuneFortune's Fool Readers Respond to Outrageous Fortune:"e;…top-notch world-building, character development and plot…"e;"e;Buy it, tell others to buy it, share it with friends."e;"e;Great fun! Laughed, chortled and snorted. Want more."e;

Another day. Another job. Another disaster in the making.  Still reeling from the fallout of their last mission, Captain John Pitte and his crew are desperate for a clean run—and a paycheck. So when a routine passenger job comes their way, they jump at the chance.But "e;routine"e; dies fast when one of the passengers is a spy, the Errant is grounded by a vicious storm, and a killer from Eitan's past bursts onto the scene. Clawing through the storm and surrounded by ghosts—both literal and personal—the crew must confront secrets they thought long buried.With old wounds reopened and trust unraveling, survival may come down to whether the Errant's misfit crew can pull together… or fall apart for good. If you enjoy low-tech sci-fi, scrappy underdogs, and found-family dynamics with heart, grit, and checkered pasts, you'll love Change of Fortune.