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  • The Final Battle for the Throne has begun . . .

    All heroes are mortal in the end . . .

  • Watch the trailer for Traitor to the Throne

    This is not about blood, or love. This is about treason

  • New to Rebel of the Sands?

    ‘Tell me how you want your story to go’, he says, ‘and we’ll write it straight across the sand’

    Dustwalk is an unforgiving, dead-end town.
    It’s not the place to be poor or orphaned or female.
    And yet Amani Al’Hiza must call it ‘home’.

    Amani wants to escape and see the world she’s heard about in campfire stories.

    Then an foreigner with no name turns up, and with him she has the chance to run.

    But the desert plains are full of dangerous magic.
    The Sultan’s army is on the rise and Amani is soon caught at the heart of a fearless rebellion . . .

    An epic story of swirling desert sands, love, magic and revolution.

  • What people are saying

    ‘Winning.’ New York Times

    ‘Hugely entertaining, lushly painted Western with a rich seam of Arabic culture, djinni magic, breathless romance and show-stopping action sequences.’ Bookseller

    ‘Hamilton barely lets the reader pause for breathe and the best news is there is more to come.’ Metro

    ‘Vivid, romantic and wildly entertaining.’ Rae Carson, author of THE GIRL OF FIRE AND THORNS.

    ‘Irresistible…Romantic, thrilling.’ Kirkus

    ‘Hamilton’s strong and exciting novel is full of compelling twists and turns, and the ending will leave readers highly anticipating the final volume.’ Booklist

     

Rebel updates

  • Read the first 3 chapters of Hero at the Fall!

    The rebels are crushed: most are captured, burned out or dead, except Amani, and it’s up to her to protect the survivors. But how can a girl like her save a whole rebellion? Then foreign armies begin advancing across the…

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  • Rebel of the Sands Trailer!

      “Tell me that and we’ll go. Right now. Save ourselves and leave this place to burn. Tell me that’s how you want your story to go and we’ll write it straight across the sand.” Dustwalk is Amani’s home. The desert s…

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  • Rebel of the Sands on Mugglenet!

    Alwyn is writing the author take over piece for Harry Potter fansite Mugglenet, all about how she came to create the Wild West meets Arabian Nights world of Miraji. And of course, how she was inspired by Harry Potter. Fr…

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  • Rebel of the Sands Tour

    Alwyn will be touring the country in the second week of February, visiting schools and bookshops. From 12th February, visit Forbidden Planet (London), Tales on Moon Lane (London), Waterstones (Birmingham), Book Bookshop…

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'They said the only folk who belonged in Deadshot after dark were the ones who were up to no good. I wasn't up to no good. Then again, I wasn't exactly up to no bad, neither.'

Meet the author

Alwyn Hamilton

Alwyn Hamilton was born in Toronto and spent her early years bouncing between Europe and Canada until her parents settled in France. She  left France for Cambridge University to study History of Art at King’s College. On graduating  she worked in a bookshop in France, where she rediscovered YA. She then  moved to London where she now lives and put her degree to use working  for an auction house. REBEL OF THE SANDS was her first novel.

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'For the people of the desert knew that it did not matter.
Rebel, Traitor or Hero.
Everyone was mortal in the end.'

Explore the world of Rebel of the Sands

  • The Origin Myth

    The world was created in light. While the sun shone down, God created the First Beings of the desert: the Buraqi, made of wind and sand, the Rocs, crafted out of clouds and stone, snakes made out of light and his most po…

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  • The Story of Massil

    Many nights ago, the city of Massil was ruled by a great and powerful Djinni. He protected the city, which sat on the edge of the small sea in the middle of Miraji. Because of its position and its powerful patron, the ci…

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  • Creatures of the Desert: A Guide for the Foreign Traveller

    Buraqi A horse fashioned out of sand and wind, the Buraqi run wild from one side of the desert to the other. They may appear as black as the sand of a cool desert night or as brilliant red as a bloody dawn over a sand du…

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  • A New Dawn! A New Desert!

    A New Dawn! A New Desert! We call for Sultan Oman Al’Hasim Bin Izman of Miraji to step down from his throne to stand trial for treason. Sultan Oman stands accused of the following crimes: Persecuting his own people witho…

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Read an exclusive short story!

Read an exclusive short story set in the world of Rebel of the Sands!

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'Midnight dropped like a cloak over the sky like it always did on Shihabian. One minute there were fires and lanterns and stars and moonlight, and then there was just blackness.'

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  • As a child the magic of a dust devil could carry me anywhere I wanted to go.
  • Oasis in the Gobi Desert - Gorgeous
  • Grand Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado...
  • BUILT OF MUD AND STRAW }{ in Aït Benhaddou is a fortified city, or ksar, along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech in present-day Morocco.

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Donna Donna @Donna7846

Absolutely loved this book! Truly captivating story line and characters. A brilliant blend of action, romance and a… https://t.co/nsvSVXSM7c

8 months ago
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Wonderful news: TheRebelSands is now on Instagram! 🎉I’ll try to post often! You can expect reposts of Rebel art/… https://t.co/fLdbd3joc7

3 years ago
TheRebelSands TheRebelSands @TheRebelSands

Got myself a copy of @AlwynFJH HERO AT THE FALL in paperback! 🏜️✨☀️⚔️
Another one to add to my ever-growing Rebel O… https://t.co/REEizd0Hse

3 years ago
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3 years ago
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What are are your favorite moments, quotes, scenes, etc. from @AlwynFJH REBEL OF THE SANDS? 🏜️☀️✨🔫🐎… https://t.co/GFfT9kPf4v

3 years ago
Ashleigh Tookey Ashleigh Tookey @AshleighTookey

Finally getting around to finishing Amani’s – The Blue-eyed Bandits – story. Forgot how much I love it, the world,… https://t.co/fGWeO5ittB

3 years ago
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Hero At The Fall quote by @AlwynFJH –“Once there was a boy from the sea who fell in love with a girl from the dese… https://t.co/sHVpXbUvW1

3 years ago
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🎉Announcement 🎉 With @AlwynFJH #RebelOfTheSands Trilogy having completed this year, I’ve decided to have a HERO AT… https://t.co/78xQnjB7iC

4 years ago
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I’ve been wanting to discuss spoilery things about @AlwynFJH HERO AT THE FALL for a while now, so I may create thre… https://t.co/Mj1tLLbANf

4 years ago
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.@AlwynFJH is having a 12 Days Of Christmas Giveaway of REBEL OF THE SANDS swag & books!!🏜️🎄📚🎉🎉 #RebelOfTheSands… https://t.co/EkHA85EQ4y

4 years ago
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#RebelOfTheSands by @AlwynFJH is nominated for the “Best Of The Best” category in the Goodreads Choice Awards: Best… https://t.co/Ba6PWdGKpD

4 years ago
TheRebelSands TheRebelSands @TheRebelSands

Sam edit based on @AlwynFJH Traitor To The Throne 🏜️✨💎
“The once-nameless boy was quick and clever and had a talent… https://t.co/DZ5faa2FMS

4 years ago
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I recently made a Rebel Of The Sands character edit! 🏜️✨🔥Can’t wait to share it! Any other character edit suggestio… https://t.co/znc5xkWXBi

4 years ago
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@AlwynFJH Hey Alwyn! Not sure if you’ve gotten this qs. before, but are there any interesting facts about character… https://t.co/Qy4UFquhJf

4 years ago
Elena Niculescu Elena Niculescu @elenaphoto7

I began reading Traitor to the throne yesterday after waiting 10 business days for it and its sibling, Hero at the… https://t.co/pMQLKs32ds

4 years ago
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Do you ever dread reading the last book in a series because you know it’ll be the last and there will be this reall… https://t.co/Jk7yBvX7ZX

4 years ago
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4 years ago
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4 years ago
The Northern YA Literary Festival The Northern YA Literary Festival @NYALitFest

Don’t forget we added @AlwynFJH a bit late to the programme. If you’re coming to #NYALitFest be sure to book your F… https://t.co/Rbn8XaYTSB

4 years ago
ella♡ ella♡ @ThatNerdGirl__

I just finished reading a book series and burst into sad and happy tears?.. in my defense it was a really good book. #rebelsands @AlwynFJH

4 years ago
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