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gender
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place of birth
Canada

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genre
Mystery & Thrillers, Historical Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy

influences
j.r.r. tolkien, anne rice, david eddings, dan brown, james rollins, douglas preston & lincoln child, jk rowling

member since
October 2008


about this author

Rai Aren is the co-author of Secret of the Sands, which has been an Amazon.com BESTSELLER numerous times, in numerous categories, including "Books, Religion & Spirituality, Fiction", "Action & Adventure", and "Ancient Civilizations". Secret of the Sands is a mystery/alternate historical fiction/speculative sci-fi novel about ancient Egypt.

For 12,000 years a dark and deadly secret has been hidden deep below the Great Sphinx of Giza. In present day Egypt, a frightening, yet awe-inspiring story unravels as archaeologists race against time to decipher an ancient truth...

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Yippee!! Thanks to our awesome readers, our adventure novel, SECRET OF THE SANDS is once again an Amazon kindle BESTSELLER!! Currently we are #77 for Historical Fiction - totally made my day :)

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avg rating: 4.55 | 31 ratings | 20 reviews | 1 distinct work | 6 fans
Secret of the Sands Secret of the Sands
by Rai Aren (Goodreads author), Tavius E.
avg rating 4.55 — 31 ratings — published 2007
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889403 Hi Rai,

Thanks for the friends invite. I've added your book to my TBR. It sounds really interesting. :)

NorthernLightsGirl


message 27: by Rae

1268379 Hi Rai! Thanks for inviting me to your GR friends space. Hope you have a fab weekend! :-)




1248184 Hi Rai, stopped by to see what's new on your page, as usual, very interesting. Have a great week.
Blessings CJ
Mariard Volume 2 Glass Pawns

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message 25: by Jessie

1300626 Hi Rai, hope all is well with you.


message 24: by Rai

1604185 Christine wrote: "Hi from down under Rai. How are you finding Briggen?
I too are reading Ann's book. I have been really busy with SFA, but will get to finish the book soon and hope to compare notes.

http://www...."


Hi Christine, so nice to hear from you! I am very much enjoying Briggen. It has a lot of similarities to Star Trek in the world Ann has created (I am a big Star Trek fan!), she has created a very rich world...

I look forward to comparing notes with you :)

Rai




1248184 Hi from down under Rai. How are you finding Briggen?
I too are reading Ann's book. I have been really busy with SFA, but will get to finish the book soon and hope to compare notes.

http://www.shadowforestauthors.com

Blessings CJ


message 22: by Saleh

362086 Hi.What We Talk About When We Talk About Love?PLZ Answer The Question In My Profile.


message 21: by Bonnie

1613888 "Books,like friends,should be few and well chosen."
-Samuel Paterson


message 20: by Rai (last edited Jan 14, 2009 09:11PM)

1604185 Secret of the Sands movie pitch on HotPluto.com!!

Here's our link:

Secret of the sands on HotPluto.com




message 19: by Rai (last edited Jan 11, 2009 11:11AM)

1604185 Cast the movie version of Secret of the Sands!!

Check out our profile on Storycasting.com to see which actors Rai cast in which roles from the book:

Secret of the Sands movie casting on Storycasting.com



Feel free to add your comments & suggestions, too & let's see how close we come when Secret of the Sands finally hits the big screen!! (Hollywood is taking a close look at the book right now!)

Rai Aren, co-author of Secret of the Sands




message 18: by William

1464559 talk to you soon..http://www.billhazelgrove.com
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1424277 hi, thanks for the add!

happy holidays :)


202978 He, Rai...WELCOME to goodreads...thanks for the invite into your circle of friends...CONGRATS on your novels...looking forward to sharing chats, reviews and any/all recommendations...have a blessed week...a Merry Christmas...and Happy Reading & Writing :-)


message 15: by Bonnie

1613888 God's Gift
Little baby on the hay,
soon there'll be another day
when nails shall pierce You hands
and feet as You provide our sin's defeat.
Risen Jesus on the throne,
we lift our praise to You alone-
for You're the gift that we receive
the moment that our hearts believe.
-Roy Lessin

This Christmas,as you consider all the awesome things that have come to you through Jesus,God's perfect gift,remember that it is but a taste of all the good things yet to come.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
love,bonnie


391547 Well thanks for being my friend too =D It is always good to talk to a bookworm like myself l
I hope you and your family have a happy holiday season too =D


391547 Hey Rai
Thanks for adding me
Smiles =D
Chel


message 12: by Rai (last edited Jan 11, 2009 11:05AM)

1604185 SECRET OF THE SANDS by Rai Aren and Tavius E.

Welcome to Egypt’s hidden past.
Sometimes the past is better left buried.


In an Egypt before pharaohs and pyramids, a mysterious civilization nearly changed the course of mankind. Now its secrets are about to be unearthed – but is the world ready for the consequences?

Inspired by the best parts of Indiana Jones, The Mummy and National Treasure, Secret of The Sands by co-authors Rai Aren and Tavius E. is a captivating hybrid of science-fiction, historical fiction and mystery. The story covers a time before what is in the history books, giving authors Rai Aren and Tavius E. the freedom to propose explanations for many of ancient Egypt’s unknowns still shrouded in mystery today.

The most unique aspect of Secret of The Sands is the dual intertwined storylines. Questions asked in the present are revealed as the past unfolds, slowly inching towards the stunning revelation. Who was this civilization really and where did they come from? What went wrong? Will they ever return and finish what they started?


--excerpt from Secret of the Sands Official Press Release by Marius Menzel for AllTheseBooks.com and BookHuntersBlog.com
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message 11: by Janie

1166959 I've been wanting to read your novel...Will pick it up soon. Thanks for the add.

Janie Pendleton


message 10: by Johanna

1675373 I am intrigued by your book. It sounds similar to mine. I put it on my to read list.


1161970 Hi & thank you for being a friend on Good Reads.


message 8: by Glenn

1720662 Hi Rai,

I'm glad that i heard about this site on the Amazon forums. The people seem nice, and i've had an increase in book sales since i became active here (maybe a coincidence, or maybe because we're entering the holiday season), but i hope it keeps up.

How is your next book coming along?

I'm about 90% done with the sequel to Harbinger of Doom. I'm trying to get it done by the end of the year, but that may be too optimistic.

regards,
glenn g. thater
author of harbinger of doom
Amazon Page http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1438214...
offical website: http://www.angletheta.blogspot.com


message 7: by Cissy

732970 Thanks for the add, Rai! Hope you have a magical weekend.


message 6: by Beth

584609 Hi Rai,
Thanks for befriending this fellow author!
- Beth


45027 Hello Rai, I hope you are having a good day! =)

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1335032 Thanks Rai for the warm words of encouragement. You don't know how much I truly appreciate it.
I'd love to stay in touch. I'm sure I'll have loads of questions before long and you're wonderful to offer your help. God bless you!
Hope your weekend is awesome.
Blessings,
Jeannie


1335032 Hi Rai and thanks for adding me as a friend. I went to your website and it's so cool. If you have time I'd love for you to visit mine. www.jeanniebarber.com I'm currently co-authoring a novel with a friend of 30+ years. I'm open to any suggestions, also.
Blessings,
Jeannie


message 2: by Roger

Nophoto-m-25x33 Hi Rai (again I think)
If ancient civilisations such as the Egyptians and speculation about older civilisations (Maurice Cottrell, Graham Hancock) takes your fancy then you really should check out my novel, DARK SOLSTICE, when it's published this week.


728733 Hey Rai,

Welcome to Goodreads!

Kristina


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