Chris Hadfield's Journey from Astronaut to Writer

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield has transitioned from his spacefaring days to a new creative mission in fiction writing. Despite still being an astronaut and working with space companies, Hadfield has successfully ventured into writing, starting with children's books like 'The Darkest Dark.' He later moved on to writing thriller fiction, exemplified by the series 'The Apollo Murders' and its follow-up 'The Defector.' Hadfield's experience as an astronaut and engineer brings a unique perspective to his writing, allowing him to share the nitty-gritty details of space flight and combat piloting. His books aim to provide readers with gripping adventures while also offering insights into real events and history.