Books in The Legend of the Desert World trilogy The House of Sands Book 1 The River of Death Book 2 The Shadow of the Void Book 3 The River of Death is the second book in The Legend of the Desert World. And the second book that I have ever written. It follows the story of the first one. So if you are to understand this book you must read The House of Sands first. I did not really have a mission for this book other than to continue the story of The House of Sands. This book is for as with The House of Sands was a book for people who enjoy a trilogy, mythology, and a short story. Once again my advice would be to read The House of Sands first as this one will not make sense if you don't.