????? "With an engrossing world, vivid characters, and awesome creatures galore, Sands is a fun ride!" -- Jared Garrett, Author of Beat.

For nine months of the year, the sands of the Sharani are safe from genesauri -- the giant, flying, serpentine monsters that prowl the desert in packs.

The smallest of their kind is able to take down a single man with ease, and the largest is able to swallow entire clans. The people of the desert have always been able to predict the patterns of the creatures' migration... until now.

When the genesauri suddenly attack her clan, seventeen-year-old Lhaurel draws a sword in her people's defense -- a forbidden practice for women of any clan -- and is sentenced to death by her own people.

Chained to a rock and left to be eaten by the next wave of genesauri, Lhaurel is rescued by a mysterious, elusive clan said to curse children at a glance, work unexplainable terrors, and disappear into the sands without a trace.

With the fate of the clans hanging in the balance, Lhaurel discovers she possesses a rare and uncontrollable power -- one that will be tested as the next deadly genesauri attack looms on the horizon and the clash between clans grows more inevitable by the hour.

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What everyone is saying about Sands:

????? "A riveting YA fantasy set in a Dune-esque universe." -- Preston Norton, #1 bestselling author of Marrow.

????? "Nielsen has created an intriguing magical post-apocalyptic universe through the eyes of a strong female character, beautiful descriptions, well-placed action, and wholesome storytelling. Sands is a delightful adventure." -- Sarah E Seeley, Author of Maladaptive Bind

????? "Sands is a YA adventure tale that is one part Dune, one part Dragonriders of Pern, and three parts fun." -- Dave Butler, Author of The Kidnap Plot (The Extraordinary Journeys of Clockwork Charlie)

????? "The author dragged me along with a bit of mystery and discovery. So many twists and turns, totally did not expect the ending." -- Kindle reviewer

????? "Kept me guessing, kept me enthralled the whole time." -- Reader

????? "Excellent and exciting series, well worth reading!!!!!" -- Kindle reader

????? "An enthralling setting, reminiscent of Dune, engaging characters that you find yourself getting excited about, intrigue and corruption, detailed fight/battle scenes, and history that comes to life before your eyes." -- Kindle reviewer

????? "This is a very good book. An excellent fine fantasy genre!" -- Amanda

???? "A unique world, some wonderfully realistic characters and some very unpleasant monsters... " -- Mandy

???? "It was new, engrossing, and had a different and interesting feel." -- Heather

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Also Kevin L. Nielsen
The Sharani Series
Book 1: Sands
Book 2: Storms
Book 3: Skies
Short story: Twins

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• Publication Date: July 23, 2015
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• Print Length: 309 Pages
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