Books like Sands of blood by Steve Barlow

The final chapter of the Hero of Olympus saga, where demigods confront ancient prophecy, ghost‑haunted memories, and the looming battle between Greek and Roman forces.

A young bat named Griffin is swept into the Underworld, prompting his father to embark on a daring rescue mission.

A young hero confronts a volcanic phoenix to thwart a dark wizard and uncover secrets of his past.

Tom faces Blaze the Ice Dragon in the quest for the Amulet of Avantia.

A monster adventure tale of courage and friendship for young readers.

A quest to save Tom's father from a curse caused by a monster that steals life force from others.

An adventure story about Tanner and his Beasts who continue their quest to retrieve the Mask of Death while Lord Derthsin's evil armies threaten Avantia.

A young girl embarks on a dangerous quest to save her kidnapped brother from the hands of the malevolent spindlers.

The blooding chronicles a harrowing series of rapes and murders in the English village of Narborough, the relentless police investigation, and the eventual breakthrough that finally brings the killer to justice.

Orphan Syeira and Arwin, a wild Arva horse, embark on a quest to find her missing colts.

An adventurous hero, Joe Jefferson, turns into a warrior-hero after accidentally transforming one night and is tasked with slaying ogres, wrestling dragons, and bravely facing villains.

A brave boy sets out to slay a dangerous mammoth beast to save his friend and fellow adventurers.

A bastard princess raised in a convent is betrothed to the king’s valiant knight, Aric. Their reluctant union turns into a passionate bond that tests loyalty, honor, and love.

Tom and the Bone family navigate the darkening world, seeking the Spark that will restore peace and healing.

Galilee, 1025. Infiltrating an ancient citadel, a Templar knight uncovers a holy treasure long hidden within the fortress's labyrinth: the Bachal Isu -- the staff of Jesus Christ -- a priceless icon that holds a mysterious and terrifying power that promises to change humankind forever. A millennium later, Somali pirates hijack a yacht off the coast of the Horn of Africa, kidnapping a young pregnant American woman. Commander Gray Pierce is enlisted for a covert rescue mission into the African jungle. The woman is no rich tourist: she's Amanda Gant-Bennett, daughter of the U.S. president. Suspicious that the kidnapping masks a far more nefarious plot, Gray must confront a shadowy cabal which has been manipulating events throughout history...and now challenges the current presidency. For this unique mission, SIGMA is aided by a pair of special operatives with unique talents: former Army Ranger Captain Tucker Wayne and his military war dog, Kane. But what should be a straightforward rescue turns into a fiery ambush and a deadly act of betrayal, as Gray and his team discover that the hostage is a pawn in a shattering act of terrorism with dark repercussions. And the danger is only beginning... Halfway around the world, a firebombing at a fertility clinic in South Carolina exposes a conspiracy that goes back centuries...a scheme that lies within our genetic code. With time against them, SIGMA must race to save an innocent unborn baby whose very existence raises questions about the nature of humanity, asking: Could you live forever? Would you live forever?

High school student Miaka Yuki discovers a magical journey in ancient China, facing mythical foes in her quest to save her school and end time-travel threats to the present day.

Thazienne "Tazi" Uskevren, along with her friends, must protect their souls against an old foe’s plans as she travels from Selgaunt’s dark alleys to the heart of the Calim Desert in search of a priceless treasure.

A young slave on a dying desert world must choose between her own survival and helping a royal prince protect the planet.