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Tears of Sand draws in readers with dynamic character development and settings so real that one can easily visualize the feel of sand between their toes and the primal smell of the salt air. Constant twists and unexpected developments keep the reader in suspense until the very end. During the course of the gripping and intriguing story, the author has a keen talent for using humor to soften the intensity of heart-wrenching tragedy. The author also addresses a complex subject regarding the storage of sperm and eggs by fertility clinics. What dark secrets lie within these clinics? What happens to unused sperm and eggs? Would a clinic stoop so low as to sell them without the owner’s permission? Could they be stolen?
The Book has been published via CreateSpace and is available as eBook and Paperback - 222 pages - released in October 2012.
About the Book
Estranged from her father and left with the task of taking care of her alcoholic, sex-addicted mother, Hope, Plata Hartman’s life has been conflicted and confusing, robbing her of a normal childhood and leaving her unsure of where she fits in.
Hope’s stand-in father, Bones, and his partner, Dee, disappear days at a time on secret missions, but his most important mission in life is to honor his best friend’s last request– to protect his daughter, Hope.
It takes a murder to convince Hope to face her demons and to send Plata on a quest to find her place in a small village on the Northwest coast of Florida. After marrying Jeremy Hartman, Plata is happy and content until a heart-wrenching tragedy strikes, causing her to realize that the course of one’s life can change in a split second – as fast as a bolt of lightning. In her search to come to terms with this devastating event, life-altering secrets unfold, and Plata finds herself returning to her past on a dangerous, spine-chilling journey to rescue, perhaps kidnap, a child.
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Reviews (Excerpts)
- "This book had me hooked from the start. Sandra Joines grabs you intially and doesn't let go! The characters are gripping, intense, and so real. The twists and turns in Tears of Sand keep you guessing, and surpised, until the very end. An excellent novel. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did! " - Catherine Ivy
- "I really enjoyed this story and the authors style of developing the characters and plot. I kept wanting to know what would happen to Plata and how this story was going play out. I didn't want to put down. " - Patricia Campbell
- "An excellent novel; intrigue and unexpected turns keeps you thrilled as the story unfolds in two beautiful locations. The author’s knowledge of Florida history, folklore, and how southern folks feel, talk, act and eat is truly amazing. I’m from Florida and was pleasantly surprised at how much I learned from reading Sandra Joines’ novel. Her love of Florida as well as the countryside of Italy are beautifully described and surpassed only by her love of the characters in her story. I, too, adored the characters. "- John C. Chandler
- "Grab a cup of coffee and settle in for an invigorating, suspenseful, romantic read. The author has a unique way of bringing the reader into the story, and you will feel as though Plata is telling you her story in person. Plata's struggles will capture your heart, as her life unfolds adventure, pain, love, and secrets. I had a unique opportunity to visit the Destin area after I read the book, and in many ways I felt as though I had been there before! I'm looking forward to more adventures with Plata " - Shana White
- "An excelent story, I simply could not put it down. The discriptions in the story were so good, I felt I was there in the beach cottage or on the beach. Character development was outstanding and the plot kept me intrigued from start to finish. " - Ray Downward
About the Author
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| Author Sandra Bass Joines |
She considers herself a simple girl who enjoys family, friends, and writing.
Tears of Sand is her first published novel and also the first of the Plata Hartman trilogy. She is currently working on Secrets of the Forgotten Coast.
Although Sandra loves the majestic Rocky Mountains and enjoys living in the foothills west of Denver, salt water flows through her veins and the Gulf of Mexico beckons her to return to the Gulf Coast of Florida often.
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