"House of Sand and Fog" is a novel by Andre Dubus III that tells the story of a woman named Kathy Nicolo, who loses her family home due to a tax error. Struggling with her loss, she becomes determined to reclaim her house, which has been purchased by Massoud Amir Behrani, an Iranian immigrant seeking to build a better life for his family in California. The narrative explores themes of identity, belonging, and the American Dream as both characters become entangled in a legal and emotional battle over the property. Their conflict ultimately leads to tragic consequences, highlighting the complexities of ownership and the human experience.