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Sand Book Description A brand new post-apocalyptic novel from Hugh Howey, author of WOOL, one of the most important science fiction series of recent years. “NO ONE WILL COME FOR US. NO ONE WILL SAVE US. THIS IS OUR LIFE.” The old world is buried under the sand. The wild new world on the moving, shifting and collapsing sands is crueler than the old one. Four siblings are on their own after their mother and father abandoned them in their town, where unabated winds and terrible sands control life. The most respected profession in such a world is "sand diving", which their fathers also do. Palmer, one of four siblings, is preparing for a very dangerous mission for his age in order to prove himself and earn a living: Diving under the dunes and discovering the legendary, old world city that is believed to be very deep. But this difficult dive will destroy not only Palmer's world but also the entire town he lives in. Kum is a breathless adventure that explores lawlessness, being ignored, and being alone. “Sand is a quality science fiction-thriller book that shows that the success of Hugh Howey's WOOL series is not a coincidence.” - Financial Times - “Hugh Howey knows his business.” - SFX - “In the background of this vibrant and perfectly created world lies a very emotional story about family and society.” - Morning Star - (From the Promotional Bulletin)