The Secret of the Sands Trilogy Series

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...    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...  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   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    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.

Destiny of the Sands…the thrilling sequel to Secret of the Sands…    The Great Sphinx of Giza has guarded a secret, both dangerous and incredible, for 12,000 years. Now deadly enemies emerge, and those involved must face startling truths and deep sorrow, in the fight against the forces of tyranny…    Some secrets cannot remain hidden…and some cannot be forgiven...  Destiny of the Sands continues the archaeological mystery tale of Secret of the Sands, taking the characters you've come to know and love on a darker, and far more perilous journey. Mitch and Alex, our young Egyptologists, along with their friends, Jack and Bob, are mysteriously called back to Egypt, just as a sinister enemy surfaces. Dark forces are on the hunt for the priceless, yet deadly ancient artifact Mitch and Alex unearthed eighteen months ago below the Great Sphinx of Giza. This powerful technological device, which had remained hidden for over 12,000 years, thrusts our friends into a fight for survival as they are outmatched and outgunned by a hostile adversary that knows exactly how to get to them.    In the past, we see embattled King Traeus rocked by a devastating secret that has been revealed. This secret will change his life forever. Deadly threats emerge, spurred on by this shocking secret. Now there are no lines that will not be crossed in a terrible fight for power and in the name of vengeance.  In both the present and the past, a secret that has been carefully guarded emerges, and nothing will ever be the same again.  "High adventure, past and present, merge into a multi-leveled tale of epic proportions in this triumphant sequel to the best-selling novel, Secret Of The Sands!" - Gary Val Tenuta, author of Ash: Return Of The Beast and The Ezekiel Code  From the back cover:    The Continuation of a Journey…  That began in Secret of the Sands, must now be resumed. Events have been triggered, difficult decisions were made. Time and fate lead those we have come to know down ever more dark and harrowing paths towards an inescapable destiny…  A Dangerous Enemy…  Surfaces with the intent to chart a new, terrifying, and deadly course of action. An enemy filled with greed and malice, who possessed no boundaries of morality, strikes. No one and nothing is safe, no matter how precious, how valuable, or how innocent.  A Secret Once Buried...  Is hunted for profit and pride as an ancient prophecy finally reveals itself, along with the startling truths it holds. Lives will be changed forever, for what was done, can never be undone. A terrible price will be paid for the secrets of the past.  A Past that Cannot Be Denied...  Continues to haunt, threatening to destroy any hope of a future without sorrow, pain and regret. Consumed by the mistakes of the past, possessed by hatred and a desire for revenge, enemies lash out. What was guarded for so long may be forfeit.

Deep in the heart of the Great Pyramid lies an otherworldly secret...REVELATION OF THE SANDS   Complete the epic journey begun in Secret of the Sands...   The mystery deepens. The danger is ever-present. Incredible discoveries await.   A stunning revelation of secrets and destiny that will change everything...   The Great Sphinx is not the only ancient wonder that has incredible secrets hidden deep within it. But uncovering these secrets will have life-changing consequences. There will be no turning back. It will take a great deal of courage and the testing of faith, on multiple fronts, to face them... The final chapter in this archaeology adventure trilogy now unfolds. The characters you've come to know are suddenly thrust down a new, completely different, and even more personal path, to a point of no return. Their journey is about take another perilous turn with mysterious and surprising outcomes that will alter the course of their lives forever. From the Great Sphinx to Petra to the Great Pyramid, join this final adventure in the Secret of the Sands trilogy...   ******* REVELATION OF THE SANDS   From the Shadows Surfaces... A new enemy, and an even greater challenge to face a truth that is about to reveal itself...   Vengeance is Sworn for the Pain of the Past... Choices were made and destinies forged. The past propels the future of those left scarred, toward an uncertain and precarious fate...   A Difficult Journey Begins and Ends... In the sands of Egypt, to uncover deeper truths and startling realities that will be both frightening and awe-inspiring...   A Revelation of Life Itself... Will break free of the earthly and otherworldly confines that have held it in secret for so long. Faith and trust will be severely tested, and a journey to the past and future all at once will be undertaken...

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…   ******* Secret of the Sands For 12,000 years a dark and deadly secret has been hidden deep below the Great Sphinx. In present day Egypt, two archaeologists discover mysterious artifacts belonging to an unknown civilization. A frightening and awe-inspiring story unravels as the archaeologists race against time to decipher the dangerous knowledge they hold… Destiny of the Sands Some secrets cannot remain hidden…and some cannot be forgiven… The Great Sphinx of Giza has guarded a secret, both dangerous and incredible, for 12,000 years. Now deadly enemies emerge, and those involved must face startling truths and deep sorrow, in the fight against the forces of tyranny... Revelation of the Sands A stunning revelation of secrets and destiny that will change everything… Complete the epic journey begun in Secret of the Sands...   The mystery deepens. The danger is ever-present. Incredible discoveries await.   The Great Sphinx is not the only ancient wonder that has incredible secrets hidden deep within it. But uncovering these secrets will have life-changing consequences. There will be no turning back. It will take a great deal of courage and the testing of faith, on multiple fronts, to face them... The final chapter in this archaeology adventure trilogy now unfolds. The characters you've come to know are suddenly thrust down a new, completely different, and even more personal path, to a point of no return. Their journey is about take another perilous turn with mysterious and surprising outcomes that will alter the course of their lives forever. Journey through some of the most magnificent ancient places on earth and join this final adventure in the Secret of the Sands trilogy…   ******* Books in The Secret of the Sands Trilogy: Secret of the Sands Destiny of the Sands Revelation of the Sands