**What happens to the human psyche when every day you go to work might be your last?** The debut novel from Kim Hughes, the most highly decorated bomb disposal operator serving in the British Army. Perfect for fans of Andy McNab, Frank Gardner, James Swallow and Henry Porter. Praise for Kim’s memoir *Painting the Sand* : ‘Breathtaking. Kim Hughes is the man who stands between us and oblivion’ **Andy McNab** (author of *Bravo Two Zero* ) ‘An uplifting and enlightening account of the personal courage and dedication required to do a very lonely job in the most extreme of conditions’ **John Nichol** ( *The Mail On Sunday* )