Dunes Over Danvar

Dunes over Danvar #1

by Michael Bunker

What is a man's life worth?Out in the wastes north of Springston the rush for riches and fame is on. The word is out that the legendary city of Danvar has been found, and every diver, brigand, and pirate with a sarfer is racing to find it. But out in the dunes there's only one inarguable fact... The sand don't care, and it never did.Dunes Over Danvar is a short story set in New York Times Bestselling Author Hugh Howey's world of SAND, and is written and published with the permission of Hugh Howey. Part 2 of Dunes Over Danvar is now  amzn.to/1g4WV9E**Dunes Over Danvar consists of a short story of about 8,000 words. Also included in the e-book download is a free sample of two chapters of Michael Bunker's bestselling book Pennsylvania**

Genres: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Dystopia, Post Apocalyptic

81 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 18, 2014

Reviews

[Steve · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't know how he was able to get a fan-fiction short story out so quickly after the release of Hugh Howey's "Sand Omnibus", but Michael Bunker has captured the feel of that book very well.

This is the (very) short story of The Poet and Peary, two very different characters caught up in the rush of the rumor of Danvar being found in the wastes. Good story, good development, and very concise. I'd like to see more of the author's interpretation of Howey's new world. Highly recommended!

[Liz Oneill · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another excellent book by the author who wrote all of the Sand books. I am thoroughly enjoying the science fiction concept where in a post apocalyptic setting, people dive through the sand to find things of old.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this all too short story, set in the world of Hugh Howey's book, Sand. The occupation of sand diving is fascinating, and I'm glad Michael Bunker offered another look at it, however briefly. Both characters in the story are well developed, especially for such a short work. The Poet's point of view and attitude are interesting, but I like Peary better. I'm glad he caught a break - not that he didn't work for it. He did well in a short span of time.

Have I made it clear that this story is too short? I want more! Well done!

[Adonis · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is pretty bad for such a short book. Didn't really care for either of the two characters that were presented in this story. And I found their Danvar treasure to be laughable. They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I guess that's not the case when it's done poorly. I'll read Pennsylvania hoping his original ideas is better than this. I will not get book two of this side quest.

[Kris Holt · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an impeccably designed world with an interesting story that is nonetheless let down by shallow characterisation. Much of the conflict feels manufactured, and there is nobody really to root for in this short tale.

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was well written and interesting, but much too short and ended far too abruptedly.

I had the Kindle version, which seems to be more of an advertisement for his Pennsylvania novel. Dunes Over Danvar ended before the 60% mark.

[Colette Chadwick · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this... Fan Fiction at its finest. A wonderful Sand adventure, and I am looking forward to more. Bravo!

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great fan fiction based on Hugh Howey's 'Sand'. Would love to have another story!

[Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting story addition to Hugh Howey's world by Michael Bunker. Great characters circling around events from the sand novels leaving a lot of questions for the sequels

[Phil · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good story set in the universe of Hugh Howey's Sand. The characters are engaging and fit in well with the world. It is short story though, and the writing isn't as polished as Howey's.

[Seamus · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent addition to the Sand-World!

[Jack Biderman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Relatively new to fan fiction but am thoroughly engaged after reading this well done short story that keeps me engrossed in the Sand universe

[jimsgravitas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you Michael Bunker for keeping the language clean.

[Katherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this addition to the Sand world. another side of the same world.

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good.