Tamra and Raia will work harder than they ever thought possible to win the deadly Becaran Races-and in the process, discover what makes this particular kehok so special.ĭurst imbues a thrill-filled story about monster racing with impressive thematic depth and a refreshing spectrum of female characters Durst consistently defies expectations in both plot and characterization while exploring sophisticated themes of found family, integrity, and morality.

But in this sport, if you forget you're riding on the back of a monster, you die. Impressed by the inexperienced young woman's determination, Tamra hires Raia and pairs her with a strange new kehok with the potential to win-if he can be tamed. As a kehok rider, she could earn enough to buy her freedom. Raia is desperate to get away from her domineering family and cruel fianc. Now, she needs the prize money to prevent the local temple from taking her daughter away from her, and that means she must once again find a winning kehok. Then a tragic accident shattered her confidence, damaged her reputation, and left her nearly broke. After a celebrated career as an elite kehok rider, Tamra became a professional trainer. But for the darkest individuals, there is no redemption: you come back as a kehok, a monster, and are doomed to be a kehok for the rest of time. Yet there is hope-you can change your destiny with the choices you make.

Life, death, and rebirth-in Becar, who you are in this life will determine your next life. In this epic standalone fantasy, the acclaimed author of the Queens of Renthia series introduces an imaginative new world in which a pair of strong and determined women risk their lives battling injustice, corruption, and deadly enemies in their quest to become monster racing champions.

Race the sands by sarah beth durst