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Sand And Shadows: The Kill

Book Three of the Sand And Shadows Trilogy

In a world where loyalty is bought, sold, and buried, some enemies don’t stay dead.

When elite operative Robert Hale receives a cryptic message—“YOU MISSED ONE”—he knows the past has come back to finish what he started. The man he thought he killed, the architect of chaos himself, has returned. And this time, he’s not hiding.

From a shattered desert outpost to shadow-controlled harbors, Hale is pulled into a deadly endgame where nothing is as it seems. Networks are burned. Alliances collapse. And a chilling new weapon emerges—one capable of turning soldiers into obedient ghosts.

As Hale and his partner Vega hunt down the truth, they uncover a conspiracy that runs deeper than any battlefield—into the very systems meant to control the world’s power. At the center of it all stands Tyler Briggs, a man who has stripped away every layer of protection to force a final confrontation.

No more intermediaries.

No more escape routes.

Just cause and effect.

With time running out and enemies closing in from every side, Hale must make impossible choices—stop the weapon, expose the betrayal, or end the man who refuses to die.

Because this time, it doesn’t end with survival.

It ends with the kill.

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Sand And Shadows: The Kill

Book Three of the Sand And Shadows Trilogy

In a world where loyalty is bought, sold, and buried, some enemies don’t stay dead.

No more intermediaries.

No more escape routes.

Just cause and effect.

With time running out and enemies closing in from every side, Hale must make impossible choices—stop the weapon, expose the betrayal, or end the man who refuses to die.

Because this time, it doesn’t end with survival.

It ends with the kill.

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Martin Swan is a prolific British author whose work spans gripping detective fiction, historical thrillers and romance.

With a passion for storytelling that blends classic intrigue with contemporary themes, Martin has created a diverse body of work—from sharp-witted detective series and espionage-driven narratives to relationship guides and self-improvement books. His fiction often draws inspiration from timeless storytelling traditions while delivering fast-paced, immersive plots for today's readers.

A firm believer in the power of digital publishing, Martin is also deeply involved in creating accessible content for readers worldwide, producing ebooks, audiobooks, and online resources that reflect the evolving way people read and learn.

Whether crafting compelling mysteries or practical guides, his mission is simple:

to entertain, inform, and create stories and ideas that stay with you long after the final page.

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