The Lone and Level Sands: Being the First Movement of the Song of the Crickets

by Emmett Burgess

Follow the thrilling journey of Tarlos, the telekinetic prince of Kesh, as he unravels a dark family secret and confronts a murder plot. When the monster that took his mother also kills his twin brother, Tarlos embarks on a quest across the desert in search of the entrance to the afterlife. But what he discovers is a universe beyond his imagination, where he must choose between immortality as a discarded god or a life well-lived that will inevitably end in death. Experience the unexpected twists and turns as Tarlos comes face-to-face with ancient powers and unravels the mysteries of the multiverse.

256 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 29, 2021

Reviews

[R.J. Stief · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this book!

'The Lone and Level Sands' is a beautiful narrative that gives the reader an essence of classical mythology and contemporary sentiment. The hero's journey is not only adventurous, but philosophical as well. If you like multidimensional narratives, give this one a go. Nice job, Grey!

[Anson Eckel · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars. I had a good time reading this book, the themes I was able to pick up in this Mesopotamian inspired fantasy were accepting death, the flow of life and the ties that bind us to each other.