"Every year in early August the Nelson family leave Chicago and head to the small town of Oak Creek, Wisconsin for seven fun-filled days of fishing, hiking, hunting and camping. For the second time Jamal Lewis - the adopted son of Ruth and James Nelson - will join the family on its trip. Jamal's dark and troubled past has been the cause of anguish and hostility since he arrived in their lives eighteen months ago. After a devastating encounter forces the Nelson family to fight for its survival, each family member has to decide who they can trust and what they're willing to do to make it out alive." If you enjoy short, action packed thrill rides than you will enjoy this one Singing Sand is the debut novella from Australian author David Chattaway.