Rebel of the Sands (Rebel of the Sands, #1)

The New York Times bestselling novel by the Goodreads Choice Awards Best Debut Author of 2016, published in 15 countries! Mortals rule the desert nation of Miraji, but mythical beasts still roam the wild and remote areas, and rumor has it that somewhere, djinn still perform their magic. For humans, it’s an unforgiving place, especially if you’re poor, orphaned, or female. Amani Al’Hiza is all three. She’s a gifted gunslinger with perfect aim, but she can’t shoot her way out of Dustwalk, the back-country town where she’s destined to wind up wed or dead. Then she meets Jin, a rakish foreigner, in a shooting contest, and sees him as the perfect escape route. But though she’s spent years dreaming of leaving Dustwalk, she never imagined she’d gallop away on mythical horse—or that it would take a foreign fugitive to show her the heart of the desert she thought she knew. This startlingly original Middle-East-meets-Wild-West fantasy reveals what happens when a dream deferred explodes—in the fires of rebellion, of romantic passion, and the all-consuming inferno of a girl finally embracing her power. Mortals rule the desert nation of Miraji, but mythical beasts still roam the wild and remote areas, and rumor has it that somewhere, djinn still perform their magic. For humans, its an unforgiving place, especially if youre poor, orphaned, or female. Amani AlHiza is all three. Shes a gifted gunslinger with perfect aim, but she cant shoot her way out of Dustwalk, the back-country town where shes destined to wind up wed or dead. Then she meets Jin, a rakish foreigner, in a shooting contest, and sees him as the perfect escape route. But though shes spent years dreaming of leaving Dustwalk, she never imagined shed gallop away on mythical horseor that it would take a foreign fugitive to show her the heart of the desert she thought she knew. Rebel of the Sands reveals what happens when a dream deferred explodesin the fires of rebellion, of romantic passion, and the all-consuming inferno of a girl finally, at long last, embracing her power. She's more gunpowder than girl -- and the fate of the desert lies in her hands. Mortals rule the desert nation of Miraji, but mystical beasts still roam the wild and barren wastes, and rumor has it that somewhere, djinni still practice their magic. But there's nothing mystical or magical about Dustwalk, the dead-end town that Amani can't wait to escape from. Destined to wind up "wed or dead," Amani's counting on her sharpshooting skills to get her out of Dustwalk. When she meets Jin, a mysterious and devastatingly handsome foreigner, in a shooting contest, she figures he's the perfect escape route. But in all her years spent dreaming of leaving home, she never imagined she'd gallop away on a mythical horse, fleeing the murderous Sultan's army, with a fugitive who's wanted for treason. And she'd never have predicted she'd fall in love with him ... or that he'd help her unlock the powerful truth of who she really is The first in the highly acclaimed trilogy packed with shooting contests, train robberies, festivals under the stars, powerful Djinni magic and an electrifying love story. WINNER of the 2016 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Debut Author. "Tell me that and we'll go. Right now. Save ourselves and leave this place to burn. Tell me that's how you want your story to go and we'll write it straight across the sand." Dustwalk is Amani's home. The desert sand is in her bones. But she wants to escape. More than a want. A need. Then a foreigner with no name turns up to save her life, and with him the chance to run. But to where? The desert plains are full of danger. Sand and blood are swirling, and the Sultan's enemies are on the rise. Praise for the series: 'Sheer escapism.'Guardian 'Winning.'New York Times 'Thrilling.'Booklist 'Hugely entertaining . . . breathless romance and show-stopping action sequences.'Bookseller Mortals rule the desert nation of Miraji, but mystical beasts still roam the wild and remote areas, and rumor has it that somewhere, djinni still perform their magic. But there s nothing mystical or magical about Dustwalk, the dead-end town that Amani can t wait to escape from. When the gunslinging girl meets Jin, a mysterious and devastatingly handsome foreigner, in a shooting contest, she sees him as the perfect escape route. But in all her years spent dreaming of leaving Dustwalk, she never imagined she d gallop away on a mythical horse, fleeing the murderous Sultan s army, with a fugitive who s part of the secret rebel movement plotting to overthrow the Sultan. And she d never have predicted she d fall in love with him or that he d help her unlock the truth about who and what she is. Debut author Alwyn Hamilton weaves this spellbinding story of treason, passion, and magic. This Phenomenal Novel Is The First In A Trilogy Packed With Shooting Contests, Train Robberies, Festivals Under The Stars, Powerful Djinni Magic And An Electrifying Love Story. Tell Me That And We'll Go. Right Now. Save Ourselves And Leave This Place To Burn. Tell Me That's How You Want Your Story To Go And We'll Write It Straight Across The Sand. Dustwalk Is Amani's Home. The Desert Sand Is In Her Bones. But She Wants To Escape. More Than A Want. A Need. Then A Foreigner With No Name Turns Up To Save Her Life, And With Him The Chance To Run. But To Where? The Desert Plains Are Full Of Danger. Sand And Blood Are Swirling, And The Sultan's Enemies Are On The Rise. "After the shock of finding her best friend murdered, Kellyanne Avery's focused on caring for her friend's sweet baby--until the killer returns, determined to kidnap the child. Now Kellyanne needs the one man she trusts with her life: her ex-flame, Deputy Sheriff Zeke Tyler. But as they hide on her family's ranch, can Zeke unravel deadly secrets and shield them from harm?"-- Provided by publisher Sold immediately at auction across the world, this phenomenal novel is the first in a trilogy packed with shooting contests, train robberies, festivals under the stars, powerful Djinni magic and an electrifying love story. Then a foreigner with no name turns up to save her life, and with him the chance to run. Amani Is Desperate To Leave The Dead-end Town Of Dustwalk, And She's Counting On Her Sharpshooting Skills To Help Her Escape. But After She Meets Jin, The Mysterious Rebel Running From The Sultan's Army, She Unlocks The Powerful Truth About The Desert Nation Of Miraji...and Herself--