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Look back over the past, with its changing empires that rose and fell, and you can foresee the future, too.-Marcus Aurelius
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... ***** NEW!! Secrets of the Sands book trailer!! ***** Secret of the Sands continues to make appearances as an Amazon.com BESTSELLER for the category "Books, Religion & Spirituality, Fiction"! "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 ***** Check out more RAVE reviews of Secrets of the Sands!! ***** By Lance Oren "Lance" (French Lick, IN) I have finished reading Secret of the Sands and I am very impressed. In all honesty, it is not often that I pick up other writers novels, unless it is very eye appealing, or has a catchy promo. Secret of the Sands has both and was extremely well written, with a writer's eye to finite details. Unlike some novels, the exciting pages and characters within captures the reader's attention right away. I must admit, you had captured my interest and fueled my imagination, which kept me burning the midnight oil and turning pages. It was extremely hard to put down, while the plot had me desiring more pages to turn. I like to consider myself as a good storyteller, but you realize I said, good. Then, there are great storytellers. It is my belief that Rai Aren & Tavius E. fit as Master Storytellers and Great Authors. I look forward to Destiny of the Sands and resume my fascination with the characters, Alex, Mitch, Bob & Jack. Lance Oren Author of Chances R & Hurac‡n www.lanceoren.com ********** By "ellen in atlanta - Amazon Top 1000 Reviewer" There are a few books I picked up and could not let go - Secret of the Sands is one of them! Rai Aren and Tavius E. have written a book that takes place in ancient ancient Egypt and present day Egypt near the Sphinx. A pair of young archaeology students, a young man and woman - Mitch and Alex are on a dig and mysteiously discover a mysterious box, and with the help of two friends they open the box that is so old, it predates anything else known - the glyphs are in a different form, the metal not known in the current world. The ancient era story details how this box and the information came to be and the backstory of the characters that will play through this amazing trilogy. As I was reading Sands, I kept thinking of the pace is much like Raiders of the Lost Ark, because it is that good and that well paced. The co-writing team of Rai Aren and Tavius E. have come up with movie material and what a movie it will make! For those of us who are lovers of the ancient worlds, Egypt, present and past, archaeology, the metaphysical, and mystical happenings, this is a great choice for you. ********** By Gary V. Tenuta "Author of The Ezekiel Code" Fans of what might be called the "Indiana Jones" genre of fiction will be thrilled with Secret Of The Sands. Like a race horse on steroids it blasts out of the gate in the opening prologue and doesn't stop running until it reaches the finish line. This remarkably well conceived and well executed first-time novel by Rai Aren and her co-author, Tavius E. is loaded with adventure, prophecy, mystery, secrets, deception, epic-scale battles, romance, good guys, bad guys, liers, cheaters, scoundrels, and, of course, heroes. The action in the story alternates back-and-forth between ancient Egypt and modern-day Egypt. The trasitions between timelines are virtually seamless and, rather than interrupting the flow of the story this plot device actually enhances the flow of the story. The two modern-day archaeologists, Alexandria (Alex, for short) and Mitch, are working on a dig near the Great Sphinx when Alexandria stumbles (literally) onto a mystery that will change their lives, and possibly the future of the world, forever. The reader follows along with Alex and Mitch as they try to unravel the clues to this mystery, the origin of which goes 10,000 years back into the pre-history of Egypt, a complete society unknown to the pages of history, a Royal Family, and a King with a dream and a secret that could unleash a power of unimaginable consequences. Throughout the book the authors skillfully break from the modern-day action, transport the reader back into the ancient past, and totally immerse the reader into the multifaceted and intriguing back story of that mysterious royal family and the events that ultimately created the mystery that Alex and Mitch are desperately trying to unravel in the present. Secret Of The Sands is a thrill-ride, complete with humorous interludes, that ends with a set-up for a sequel and this reviewer is chomping at the bit, waiting for that sequel to be released. Disney/Pixar, Spielberg, Lucas please take note. This book has BLOCKBUSTER written all over it. Gary Val Tenuta, Author of The Ezekiel Code www.theezekielcode.com ********** ********** "Loved every minute of it! - The description that initially comes to mind is Indiana Jones, with a bit of Stargate, Mummy, and 5th Element, yet remaining completely unique. Secret of the Sands is an excitingly vivid, page-turning adventure infused with history, humor, and excitement. Rai Aren and Tavius E. have created a spectacular story with characters that I just love or simply love to hate. Like National Treasure, there is just enough historical and scientific fact mixed in to make the fictional story plausible and fun. And what a wonderful way to spotlight archaeological theories that have lost the public eye. I kept wanting to read and, by half-way through, I didn't want to put it down. Secret of the Sands was a thrill ride until the very end and I loved every minute of it!" --By Marauder (Louisiana, USA), Deputy Headmistress of the Official Potterholics Annonymous
********** "A wonderful, exciting story! - When Mitch and Alex, two young archaeologists working at a dig near the statue of the Sphinx in Egypt, they accidentally uncover artifacts that could not have possibly existed - not back then and not even now! Along with their faithful assistants, Jack and Bob, who exist solely on diet coke and coffee, they begin the long arduous task of solving the mystery of what lays hidden in the sands. We get to go back in time to around 10,000 BC and meet the royal family led by King Traeus and his beautiful Queen Axiana. Much intrigue winds its way through the past into the present, giving us insight into the origins of the artifacts. Can we solve the mystery of the sphinx? If we can't, it's still one heck of a ride! Highly recommended by this reader!" Lila L. Pinord, "Bookster"********** "5.5 out of 5 stars!!" April 29th, 2008 By Faye V. (Louisiana, USA) - "I love this book! Secret of the Sands starts with a bang and hits the ground running. Very Indiana Jones. I'm an avid Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Mystery reader and I've read many books with dual authors. Although most are good, it's usually apparent that sections were split up and who wrote which part. It's rare to find authors that work so well together they seem like a single voice. That is this book. Secret of the Sands is very well-written and seems as if it was penned by a single author. Everything flows together well and I couldn't tell who wrote which part. If I had not know there were two authors I wouldn't have known from reading. The story was exciting and held interest throughout the entire book. The characters were fun and entertaining. I love Jack and Bob! They were my favorites. This book is dangerous - I stayed up until 2am to finish it! And now I want to know when the next one will come out. I can't wait! - Faye V."********** "Amazing Novel - In Secret of the Sands, talented authors Rai Aren and Tavius E. weave the threads of the past and present into an intricate literary tapestry surrounding the great sphinx of Egypt. From the moment I turned the first page, I was caught up in their tale, gasping for breath as the secret trap door slammed closed, cutting off my air, shouting for joy at Mitch and Alex's archaeological discoveries, chuckling at their friends' Jack and Bob's antics, and frowning at Zazmaria's greed and treachery.The mark of a truly good story is one that transcends the ages. Although the writers may base some of their novel in the past, a good yarn echoes into the present and future, as well. Secret of the Sands cherishes love, family and honor, condemns evil and treachery and presents us with a tantalizing theory of what lies beneath the great sphinx. Is the power behind the sphinx not of this world? If so, how can man possibly hope to control it? I want more. Thankfully, the sequel, Destiny of the Sands is apparently already under way and this reader shall be one of the first in line to continue reading this marvelous saga of Egypt." --Ann B. Keller, author/screenwriter ********** "Exceptional Read! - I recently finished this book, which I literally devoured, and was never so sorry to be finished with anything in a very long time. In all honesty, I'm not easily pleased when it comes to my favorite subject, ancient Egypt, and it takes a lot to grab and hold my attention. This book most assuredly did just that. The authors were able to seemlessly transition between ancient times and present day, never losing the momentum of the story. I particularly enjoyed the way they incorporated the possible premise that the Sphinx, not to mention the Egyptian civilization, is older than is commonly believed by the present day archeological community. I share that belief actually. I recommend this book strongly to anyone looking for a great read and I simply can't wait for the next installment. The day it's released will be the day I have it in my possession." --By S. K. Shirley "Cleo" (Williamsville, NY USA)********** "This novel is innovative, concise and enthralling. Fluctuating between present day and ancient Egypt, the pace never decelerates. The reader is treated to plausible theories regarding many riddles of this mysterious civilization. This time-honored culture is so clearly portrayed with characters which are so skillfully brought to life that one can easily imagine they are actually present as events are unfolding. The story comes to a clear conclusion yet leaves the reader desperately hoping there will be a sequel... or a trilogy... or even better yet, a whole series of these phenomenal books!" 
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"History is the version of past events that people have decided to agree upon." -Napoleon Bonaparte
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… READ THE FIRST TWO CHAPTERS HERE
Secret of the Sands is suitable for readers ages 12 & up. We wrote the story with the intent of making it accessible to a wide range of readers, much like our own favorite stories & movies, Indiana Jones, The Mummy series, Star Wars, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings...we sincerely hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed writing it...
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