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Secret of the Sands (Secret of the Sands series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Tavius E. (Author), Rai Aren (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 517 ratings
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Book 1 in the Secret of the Sands trilogy

Are you fascinated by ancient Egypt? Do you love archaeology adventures with a supernatural twist? Go on a journey of discovery as ancient relics and ancient history now come alive…

For 12,000 years a dark and deadly secret has been hidden deep below the Great Sphinx of Giza. In present day Egypt, a frightening, yet awe-inspiring story unravels as archaeologists race against time to decipher an ancient truth…

Secret of the Sands is an adventure story in the spirit of Indiana Jones & The Mummy!


A deep probing mystery riddled with prophecy and danger, Secret of the Sands uses Egypt and her mythology as a backdrop to delve into the meanings of life and religion. --McNally Robinson

Rai Aren and Tavius E. have crafted a fast-paced, exciting novel overflowing with mystery and intrigue. The tension is constant. The characters are fully developed. And the plot is gripping. Ancient history and present day relevance are so expertly intertwined, that you forget you are reading a work of fiction. --Thomas Phillips, author of The Molech Prophecy


The story of Secret of the Sands:

A Prophecy was Told…

An ancient prophecy, thousands of years old, told of the coming of the Chosen one, but she will be both loved and feared, and some will stop at nothing to defy everything she represents.

A Secret Long Buried...

A secret power that once proved too deadly, was hidden away deep beneath the sands of Egypt, only to be revealed by its sworn guardians when the time came that the knowledge would be safe.

A Deadly Riddle is Unlocked...

Two young archaeologists fatefully unearth unusual artifacts dating over 12,000 years old. The exhilarating find however, is wrong - very wrong. The artifacts shouldn't be there...they shouldn't even exist at all.

A Power Unleashed...

Now after remaining dormant for 12,000 years, the secret has been uncovered, and its true purpose suspected. What will be the greatest discovery in human history will either change us forever or destroy us for trying…

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Books in The Secret of the Sands Trilogy:

Secret of the Sands
Destiny of the Sands
Revelation of the Sands

Go on this unforgettable archaeology adventure today and discover a previously unknown chapter in ancient Egyptian history…
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This is my kind of book. The authors are extremely talented. I cannot praise this book enough. Fast paced, page turner, character development, fascinating plot...what more could I ask for. --ReadersFavorite.com

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Secret of the Sands is an AWARD-WINNING mystery novel. It won the silver medal in the category of "Fiction-Mystery" in the Readers Favorite 2009 book contest. SECRET OF THE SANDS is an Indiana Jones type of adventure novel where the reader is treated to two adventures-in-one as it weaves back and forth between a royal family with a potentially deadly secret in ancient Egypt and the adventures of a couple of modern-day archaeologists on a mission to uncover an amazing artifact that could change the world.


The idea for the book came from a program on the Discovery Channel where archaeologists were proposing that the Sphinx might very well be thousands of years older than the history texts state. Rai & Tavius have been fascinated by ancient Egypt their entire lives, so this program immediately sparked their imaginations and creative fire.

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The Secret of the Sands Trilogy

Secret of the Sands
Destiny of the Sands
Revelation of the Sands


Hidden deep below the Great Sphinx, and within the heart of the Great Pyramid lie otherworldly secrets...

Hold on for a wild ride! The Secret of the Sands Trilogy is an adventure story in the spirit of Indiana Jones & The Mummy!

SECRETS. DESTINY. REVELATIONS.

DISCOVERY. WAR. REDEMPTION.

From the Great Sphinx to Petra to the Great Pyramid, journey on this epic archaeology adventure, weaving between the past and the present, to uncover hidden ancient secrets and fascinating mysteries about a long lost civilization...

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004EEORPW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ RFS Publications; 2nd edition (November 29, 2010)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 29, 2010
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2420 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 458 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 517 ratings

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RAI AREN (Twitter: @raiaren), co-author of SECRET OF THE SANDS and DESTINY OF THE SANDS, and the author of REVELATION OF THE SANDS, LOST CITY OF GOLD, & THE LOST METAL LIBRARY.

Rai is super-proud that books in the Secret of the Sands trilogy, archaeology adventure/alternate historical fantasy/mystery novels, have been Amazon kindle category bestsellers (thank-you readers!). She's thrilled at the ongoing fan following that the books are enjoying. Your messages and support mean the world!

The Secret of the Sands trilogy:

Secret of the Sands

Destiny of the Sands

Revelation of the Sands

You can learn more about these adventures on her other homepage at: www.secretofthesands.com

BIOS:

RAI AREN

Rai loves the stories of Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Star Trek, Stargate, Indiana Jones (her first kitty cat is named Indiana, Indy for short), and The Matrix (take the red pill!), to name but a few. She loves getting lost in these enchanting worlds and studying their underlying philosophies. Ancient Egypt has held a particular fascination for her since childhood. She is a HUGE sci-fi geek and has turned her own family into Trekkies (boo-yeah!) She hopes you live long and prosper :)

Rai feels that novels have the ability to take us on magic carpet rides, allowing us to escape into fascinating and engaging worlds, where the stories become real to us. Storytelling is an ancient, timeless practice and is an integral part of who we are. For Rai, writing a novel is a similar, but far more intense experience and she is thrilled to be a part of such an honored tradition. She believes that these stories are out there, waiting and wanting to be told - that they travel the universe in search of the door, the conduit, to the soul who is meant to tell their tale…

TAVIUS E.

Tavius E. enjoys movies such as The Lord of the Rings and The Star Wars trilogies, which have ignited his imagination. Authors such as David Eddings and Dan Brown have inspired him to write.

He also enjoys learning about ancient Egypt and archaeology. He sometimes looks up at the stars in the skies and wonder about all the amazing stories that have never been told. As a result, he and his friend, Rai Aren, are pursuing their shared interests of being successful storytellers.

UPCOMING WORKS:

Rai is continuing work on her various solo projects, including her Ancient Quest Mystery Series, archaeology adventure/thriller/mystery stories, that have a touch of the supernatural. She loves releasing her inner Indiana Jones and going on fun adventures!

Stay tuned for more details to come!

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Unka Heshie
5.0 out of 5 stars Not What I Expected!
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2014
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And, that's good!

I had a philosophy professor many years ago who told the class not to have expectations. Because only we knew what we expect; others didn't know, so we would always be disappointed by not achieving or receiving the object of our expectations.

That being over-stated (BG) I must say that this was a delight of a novel. The premise is not new, but it is more well-developed than most other novels I have read. Novels which deal with the ancient civilizations, especially those which precede the Hebrews crossing the desert, the birth of Christ, and the lot. Way, way back as it were. Pre-Atlantis even!

This one goes a long way to offer an alternate view of how civilizations superior to ours got to our planet - somewhat like the Fifth Element (movie) with Bruce Willis, but this goes even further, way earlier. And not once was Atlantis mentioned as explanation.

The plot was well developed, with appropriate twists. The characters were excellently developed, each different from the others. I only missed knowing what really happened to a small girl-child but, without trying to give away more, I won't go farther.

If you like archeology, and speculation on the early Egyptian civilization's ability to build Pyramids and a Sphinx, and you enjoy a good, fast-moving who-done-it-and-why, then you must read this one.

No pun intended, but time will move very quickly as you read this novel. The two authors deserve kudos for not writing a formula novel with sex and adventure and ... the rest of the treacle that is too prevalent these days.

This is a true mystery. Well done!
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L.C. Evans
4.0 out of 5 stars Ancient secrets and modern intrigue
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2009
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Rai Aren and Tavius E. have written an exciting story that weaves a search by modern archeologists with the story of an ancient culture that may have come from beyond the stars.

Alex and Mitch, archeologists, do not expect to make such a startling discovery when they go to Egypt. After all, they are struggling to do their work despite being hindered by a foul tempered professor who is in charge of the dig. But then they find ancient, hard to decipher scrolls and a secret tunnel under Egypt's great sphinx. Of course, they have no way of knowing about the advanced civilization that existed there 12,000 years ago. The authors also tell the story of the royal family that built the sphinx--along with an energy device meant to do good. But the device falls into the wrong hands and the city is destroyed.

The book has an exciting ending that begs for a sequel. Readers will want to know more about what happens when the rest of the secrets of the energy device are finally revealed. The story was well-plotted and interesting, though I felt that the characters of ancient Egypt were better developed and had more depth than the modern characters.

Secret of the Sands is a worthwhile read, especially for those interested in Egypt.
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Mary B. Deats
3.0 out of 5 stars Good ideas, needs more work and development
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2008
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I would givet this a 2. 5 stars, but can't do halves, so three it is. "Secrets of the Sands" is a book that has many good aspects contained within it. The idea as to whether or not the Sphinx, etc. were connected to a possible alien visit/settlement from Orion is a concept that has been discussed over the years by many different groups. The shifting between the two time eras was a good idea as well. I found the main characters, of the present times,however, to be almost cartoonish, or better suited for video games. Maybe I am expecting more delineation of character through description and less through the 'Gee wizz' high school level dialogue that thoroughly littered the scenes set in the present. Surely the two main characters are a BIT more mature than how they were presented? Their side kicks in the lab were nothing more than mere cartoons in development, trying to 'out-silly' each other. The lead archeologist, as the 'bad guy' was really just too far fetched and simplified. Far more difficult to create a 'bad guy' person who has good points as well, which we all know make the character much more believable. The whole set up in the current times was just too unbelievable and simplified as to characters, I was turned off by them.
The concept of the Pharom, which when I read it brought immediately to mind the ancient wonder of the world set in Alexandria was a clever idea and a great lead in to a continuation of the series, which one hopes the following volumne will carry forward.

The setting and action of the ancient era was much better written, almost like two different people wrote the two sections, so did the two of you divide up the story and each do your 'part'? I found the Royal family characters more believable and better delineated in their strengths and weaknesses and relationships to those around them.
So overall: A lot of ideas,action and dialogue but not much development. You have some very good premises for creating some exciting stories, they just need more work. Hopefully,you will be able to get some needed guidance and help in these areas to take your action adventures to a wider reading audience.
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Bart A Eriksson
5.0 out of 5 stars A good read.
Reviewed in Canada on February 26, 2019
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The characters were well developed!
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Mrs Hilary Banks
5.0 out of 5 stars BRILLIANT!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 8, 2013
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was not sure when I first started reading this book but soon got into the plot and couldn't put it down. The authors were very lever in that they finished with a few cliff hangers to encourage the reader to buy the sequel !
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Peter E. Okrutay
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Story
Reviewed in Australia on September 15, 2014
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Great story and well written. Product placement was a bit obvious. Never-the-less, it was hard to put this book down.
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firerodan
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 16, 2015
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great book, have also read the 2nd one.
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3.0 out of 5 stars I liked it, but...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 13, 2018
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I did enjoy the plot and storyline, but I found the characters a bit cardboard, and the dialogues varied between pompous, ( in the case of the ancient society,) and puerile among the four friends. I put the former down to trying to convey a different time period, although the conversations did tend to ramble and repeat themselves a bit too often, and the latter to an attempt to indicate a relaxed familiarity. However, these four were supposed to be graduates, in their twenties and the banter was a bit pre teen at times.
The inconsistencies were similar to some Star Trek ones: here we have a people advanced and intelligent enough to create this powerful device which can operate at a quantum level with no discernible energy source, but they still use burning sticks and candles for light? Anyone who has even a vague amateur interest in archeology knows that no professional would ever move newly uncovered finds around without hours of photographic recording and extensive, detailed note keeping, far less open them immediately in such a cavalier fashion, but I guess it moved the plot along.
Better proof reading would help the syntax, an idiosyncrasy of mine, and would certainly do away with the many extra or missing words.
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