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The Pearl of Immortality
Book one

A world exists that is dominated by the forces of Light and Dark magic. A world where The Sands of Time comes to life, a unique and compelling fantasy.
Xerxes discovers an ancient golden Lamp in a shop of magical artefacts and his simple life is immediately altered, propelling him into a brand-new world inhabited by powerful alien races.

The Curse of Ice
Book two
A world exists that is dominated by the forces of Light and Dark magic. A world where The Sands of Time comes to life, a unique and compelling fantasy.
The fate of two realms hangs in the balance.
In a desperate quest to save their world from the catastrophic effects of the Dark Flame, Xerxes and his warrior force journey to Alcazar, seeking the elusive Second Sands of Time. But Alcazar, once known as the Land of Water, has fallen under a chilling tyranny. The Ice Queen has conquered the realm, wielding the deadly Curse of Ice, turning it into a frozen wasteland.

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The Curse of Ice: The Sands of Time Book 2 is a fantasy book by Nishi Singh.
The Planet Ishtar is doomed unless the famed hero Xerxes, more commonly known as Dragonheart, retrieves all Seven Sands of Time. His quest for the second Sands of Time will pit him against the revered Ice Queen Llekoa as his party has to venture into her domain, the Artic Tombs. Xerxes and his companions will have to endure many grueling trials and battles on their quest as the forces of evil try to stop them. Xerxes himself will have many tough times ahead of him, especially once he learns that an especially dangerous foe that he had vanquished has returned. What mythical lands will they venture into on their quest? And what trials await the group? Join Xerxes and his friends on their journey to save Ishtar from the clutches of the Dark Flame to find out!
What a read this book was with an abundance of content awaiting me in each chapter. The main attractions for me were the varied and interesting places that the protagonist's party visited and stumbled upon on in their quest. The unique characters found in each location were another positive for me as they always provided some fascinating lore. Something else that got me hooked on this book was the well-established lore that Nishi Singh has created. This draws you in and leaves you mesmerized at how the author has thought up such concepts.
The provision of a glossary was also a welcome addition. Action scenes were well-written and there was an abundance of spectacularly choreographed action. It's insane just how many cool battles take place. Overall, there was such a wealth of amazing content. I'd recommend this book to readers that love the fantasy genre, and readers that have watched films such as World of Warcraft and Lord of the Rings are sure to enjoy this one

In this YA fantasy debut, a teen learns that his destiny involves a distant planet, several races of magical beings, and the defeat of a Dark King.
Fantasy fans of all ages who love meaty chunks of layered mythology and a strict light versus dark dynamic should enjoy this series’ opening volume. Though dense with worldbuilding, this dragon rider tale remains refreshingly optimistic.

'Wonderfully detailed and imaginative, The Pearl of Immortality by Nishi Singh,
is truly a fantasy epic that holds your attention from page one.’
‘…an excellent story that promises even more action in the next volume.’ 'Magic and mystery abound in the Pearl of Immortality...'

"I was immediately drawn into this mystical and fantastic story of strange worlds and ancient powers..."
"..attention-grabbing and maintaining interest..."
"...the author has masterfully woven a web of intriguing fantasy fiction..."

'...Singh has delivered a strong first book in what will surely be an impressive series'
'The Pearl of Immortality has laid a superb foundation for many more...'
‘The novel is most impressive in terms of its world building, as Ishtar is expertly depicted as a vibrant and dynamic place, overflowing with history, original creatures and unique forms of magic.'
'Xerxes is ...a fascinating young man...and an excellent YA hero'
“Forget not the Sacred Sands, the grains that pass through..Time’s Anchient hands…”
The Pearl of Immortality – Book One – Sands of Time

Nishi Singh
Meet our author
I live in the magnificent city of Cape Town with my husband and kids. There is no place I’d rather call home, for the heart and spirit of the ancient Table Mountain is my greatest source of inspiration.
I graduated with a Bachelor of Law degree, cum laude and went on to study psychology thereafter, both careers which held my avid interest. However, my greatest passion was always in writing, something I have been doing for as long as I can recall. So, it’s no wonder that I finally surrendered all else to become a professional writer.
I have previously written middle grade fiction as well as illustrated books for little children. The Sands of Time series is my first venture for young adults, a project that I have been arduously researching and working on for several years. If there’s a single belief I live by, it would be this: