Inspired by personal anecdotes and direct experiences with indigenous ceremonial and Western therapeutic modalities following his time at some of Silicon Valley’s largest tech companies, Andres Schabelman’s Captains Wanted ( Feb. 11, 2025 ) combines elements of magical realism and literary fiction to offer an utterly unique, experiential take on success and self-growth.  

The reader’s surrealistic journey begins with the realization that a person can do all that is expected of them and still fail. After being rejected from a dream job, darkness threatens to close in but the universe has provided an opportunity of a lifetime—a book.

It’s not just any old book, but one full of untold possibilities that lie beyond the ordinary, guided by magic and leading you to self-discovery and empowerment. 

Captains Wanted tells the story of what happens when people are willing to follow a new path, especially one they don’t logically understand. Through a collection of ceremonial anecdotes that touch upon each of the senses, the reader is invited to observe and actively participate in the quest for self-discovery. Ultimately, they are encouraged to draw their own conclusions about what has occurred and embark on a personal odyssey, where meaning and significance unfold uniquely for each individual.