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3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Nice Feb 21, 2010
I very much enjoyed this book. It was an easy read with likable characters, an interesting plot, and a conclusion that kicked my imagination into overdrive. I look forward to future books by this author.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Good idea Feb 12, 2010
I will echo the sentiments of a few other reviews here.
I enjoyed the idea, but I found some of the writing leaving me wanting. I agree with other reviers - the dialogue was child-like and in the present day scenes, there was way too much of it! There was very little character description because it was all in the dialogue. The scenes in the past were much more entertaining for me.
At times I found myself slightly bored and other times I had to turn the page to find out what happens next. I suppose the word I'm looking for is uneven? I do think there is potential here and with hard work and listening to the constructive criticism other reviewers have left these authors could publish a true winner.
I also felt as if the book just ended. No closure. I'm guessing this is for the possibility of a sequel, which I think is a good idea. However, I do think it would have been better to tie up some of the lose ends in this book before moving on. I will most likey read their next book, but I wouldn't buy it at hardcover prices.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Unlock the Mystery of the Sphinx Jan 26, 2010
In present day Egypt, young Egyptologists Alexandra Logan and her coworker Mitch begin experiencing strange dreams while excavating near the Sphinx. Seeming almost more like an alternative reality than a dream, they discover ancient scrolls containing a language pre-dating the Egyptian culture. However, the containers within which they are found, though carbon dated to ancient times, contain materials and metallurgy far beyond the capabilities previously known to exist. Mitch and Alex search for the answers regarding the secrets long held within the scrolls. Little do they realize the power that has been locked away for centuries that is about to be unleashed once again.
In Secret of the Sands, Rai Aren and Tavius E. introduce an intriguing premise of a pre-Egyptian culture that provides answers to many of Egypt's mysteries such as the genesis of the Sphinx and its purpose. The book carriers two story arcs, that of the present day Egyptologists and that of the pre-Egyptian culture where a royal family struggles to maintain control and power. The majority of the book takes place in the past which is the strength of the book. The king and his priests initiate a secret project shrouded in mystery which in turn alienates his brother and his power hungry wife who will stop at nothing to gain control. Politics, conspiracy, adultery, murder, mystery, and supernatural events combine to make this an interesting tale.
The present day action and characters are less engaging but serve their purpose in forming the foundation for events that have transpired in the past. Secret of the Sands, while a complete volume, leaves open the door with a few unanswered questions to be resolved in the forthcoming sequel.
 Never really gets going Jan 21, 2010
Being an Egyptologist, I find the writers very inexperienced on anything in Egypt. While there are theories of prior civilizations, they never seem to quite figure out who why or what they were doing there. Hope thier next book is a llittle more researched and a bit more mature.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 Can't wait for the Movie! Oct 27, 2009
Secret of the Sands is a very entertaining and exciting tale of ancient Egypt and modern archeology. The authors succeed in painting the ancient world and its characters in realistic and memorable fashion. Secret of the Sands is a story of adventure, wonder, betrayal, forgiveness, suspense, and action - all the elements that so often can be weaved together into a blockbuster movie. A hope this tale gets the opportunity to reach the big screen - i'll be amongst the first in line to see it! Fans of adventure tales like Indian Jones will love this book.
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