Race the Sands: A Novel

In the fanciful Becar, the most depraved individuals are reborn as monsters called kehok. Only through winning The Races, in which humans ride atop their backs, can they return to a desirable form. Novice kehok rider Raia also has large stakes in the competition — winning will allow her to purchase freedom. When tormented former rider Tamra agrees to train her, the two women embark on a journey to victory in the Race the Sands (Harper Voyager).