"There," he said as it came over the crest of the nearest dune.
On one side the remaining attackers were floundering up the nearest dunes, in full retreat.
The long sweeping crest of the nearest dune had protected them for the few vital moments that were needed to reach safe cover.
Bolan raced for the dip between the nearest dunes ahead.
"Mars, I love you," he shouted, ran up to the top of the nearest dune, and then slid down to the bottom on his butt.
But as she climbed to the top of the nearest dune, the sounds died away.
In the end he turned aside and ran to the top of the nearest dune.
An oasis might lie just beyond the nearest dunes.
A thin scream rose from the top of the nearest dune.
He climbed the nearest dune and looked out over the open expanse, ghostly lit by the clear night sky.