Since I was 14 years old I have always wanted to be a writer. A published writer that is. I chose to write THE SANDMAN because I love reading action, adventure, military, and suspense novels. As I was researching what type of story to write I read an article about how the West was upset over Iran's nuclear program and this was my inspiration to come up with a clandestine story that readers would find relevant with today's theme. The action that takes place in my book is fictional, but certain events similar to my story have already taken place and will leave readers wondering not if, but when this will actually happen. An interesting point you will find in my book is that depending on the reader's view, my main character could be hero or anti-hero. I'll let you decide. Keep on reading and I'll keep on writing! David Lucero