Seeing a Blue Light
From Chapter 27

The Blue Light Appears Alden and I stayed out for most of the day and arrived home late. Southern California has a Mediterranean climate, and although the days may be warm, the nights are often chilly, especially near the coast. Most evenings found us in front of the gas fireplace in Alden’s living room, watching…

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Fear and Intimidation
From Chapter 25

Anne and Kady on the Ship The project was supposed to be taking appropriate technology around the globe. But Kady and I were nervous about the man running things. He couldn’t be trusted and we were both with him every day. The situation was rapidly getting worse. “We’re both in trouble, Anne,” Kady said. The walls…

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The Helm of Disaster
From Chapter 10

A Dejected Figure, I Stood at the Helm We were caught between the impossible and unreasonable as far as I was concerned—but I chose the impossible. Trying to steer this ship was better than jail or facing an angry officer of the Coast Guard. But I was worried. “Even assuming that steering this ship is possible,…

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A Dream of Warning
From Chapter 1

 After learning about this ship project (taking appropriate technology to developing nations), my family and I were invited to stay overnight at the home of the ship’s owner. The next day, we would go and see the ship. Deciding to go on this journey would change everything… Sleep came easily in this strange bed, but…

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