Nescia has always dreamed of seeing the world beyond the walls of her father's palace. As the daughter of Sultan Shemim, the ruler of the Arabian Oases Kingdom of Mazal, she has a privileged but sheltered life. Everything changed when a mysterious force threatens to sweep through the kingdom, bringing with it a horde of invaders seeking to overthrow the Sultan and claim his lands. Nescia is taken to be raised without the knowledge of her past.

Years later, Nescia finds herself lost in the desert, surrounded by dangers and secrets. She has always felt a strange connection to the desert, but she does not know how to use its' magic. And she is not the only one who wants it. There are spies, assassins, and mysterious forces that will stop at nothing to get their hands on the desert's power.

Nescia must decide who she is and what she stands for, as she embarks on an epic adventure that will test her courage, loyalty, and love. She will meet allies and enemies, discover secrets and lies, and face the ultimate challenge: finding her true self.

The Sand Princess is a riveting, wrenching, and ultimately uplifting tale that reminds us how, even though the paths we take can lead to many places, the heart never forgets where we belong. From the bestselling author Daniel Stombaugh comes a story of destiny, betrayal, and redemption that will keep you hooked until the last page.