From the Publisher
Sand immerses you in its grubby post-apocalyptic world . . . Howey conjures a credible, brutal future.” — James Lovegrove, The Financial Times (UK)
“Hugh Howey can really write." — SFX
“This terrifically fresh and well-realised setting provides the background for a richly emotional story about families and communities.” — Morning Star
“Sand shows the success of Howey's Wool trilogy was no fluke. This is a superior SF thriller, both slick and gritty. Sand immerses you in its grubby post-apocalyptic world . . . Howey conjures a credible, brutal future.” — Financial Times
MAY 2014 - AudioFile
In a postapocalyptic world in which the earth is covered with sand, life is hard. Karen Chilton reflects that sparseness in her narration. The main characters are four siblings. As a diver, their father searches under the surface of the sand for artifacts that help people survive in this harsh world. When he leaves, his family struggles to survive as the mother, struggling to earn a living, grows increasingly withdrawn from her children. Chilton portrays the relationships between the characters, drawing upon moments of tenderness and bringing out tension and conflict between them. She avoids getting mired in the struggle and allows glimpses of hope to shine through. J.E.M. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine
