Part of Sigma Force, book 2.5
First published 2017
Joe Kowalski finds himself in trouble again. The naval seaman possesses the courage of a hero but lacks the intelligence to match his brave heart. This time his predicament forces him to depend on what he knows best: sheer dumb luck trumps having no luck at all. Kowalski navigates dangerous waters where quick thinking might save him, if only he possessed that particular skill. The stakes rise as his past catches up with him in ways that test both his survival instincts and his unconventional problem-solving methods. Readers discover how Kowalski became the man he is, learning the experiences that shaped his philosophy of stumbling through life's challenges. This tale reveals the backstory of a character who proves that sometimes the most unlikely heroes succeed not through brilliance, but through persistence and fortunate accidents. Kowalski's adventures show that heart can compensate for brains, and that survival often depends more on determination than intelligence.
Genres: fiction, adventure, contemporary, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, unlikely-hero
27 pages · Kindle Edition · Mira Books