Continuing Ros's extraordinary adventures in the Broken Lands ...Adi's body has been borne away across the desert by her Clan, but her spirit remains Ros's constant companion. If he can't find the travellers in time, Adi will be presumed dead and her body cremated, leaving her a ghost forever.But Ros is not prepared for the dangers lurking in the shifting sands. Rescued from bandits and Dust Devils by a boy named Yury, he takes refuge in Yury's home - an extensive network of tunnels known as Dunetown - and learns that Yury in turn needs Ros's help. His family has been kidnapped by the sand bandits, a ruthless gang led by a psychopath obsessed with treasure and power.Ros must learn to trust again, and to overcome those who cannot ever be trusted. Darker things lurk in the desert than Dust Devils and sand bandits. And, all the while, Adi's voice is a constant reminder that time is running out ...'Sean Williams is without doubt the premier Australian speculative fiction writer of the age' Aurealis MagazineAge 10 - 14 This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0732284759
ISBN13:9780732284756
Release Date:January 2008
Publisher:Harper Collins Publishers Australia Pty Ltd
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