Adi's body has been borne away across the desert by her Clan, but her
spirit remains Ros's constant companion. If he can't find the travellers
in time, Adi will be presumed dead and her body cremated, leaving her a
ghost forever. But Ros is not prepared for the dangers lurking in the
shifting sands. Rescued from bandits and Dust Devils by a boy named
Yury, he takes refuge in Yury's home - an extensive network of tunnels
known as Dunetown - and learns that Yury in turn needs Ros's help. His
family has been kidnapped by the sand bandits, a ruthless gang led by a
psychopath obsessed with treasure and power. Ros must learn to trust
again, and to overcome those who cannot ever be trusted. Darker things
lurk in the desert than Dust Devils and sand bandits. And, all the
while, Adi's voice is a constant reminder that time is running out....