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Designer: Driss C.
How Not To Kill a Spy
Designed by Driss C.
Available to hire ⏺"The book tells a story of death and mystery. Initially meant to associate lettering and illustration, the design evolved toward a more minimalistic and impactful approach. The angular and rough letters of the title contrast with the curves of the blood puddle, foreshadowing the tension to come. The colours are reminiscent of old polars, while vibrant enough to fit with modern trends."
Designer: Leah J.
The Dark Side of the Mirror
Designed by Leah J.
Available to hire ⏺"This portrait-led cover draws readers’ focus to the main character, with shattered glass hinting that all may not be as it seems while subtly reinforcing the novel's title. We used a familiar thriller-style typography and color palette, combined with full-bleed portrait photography to make it eye-catching and unique. The shattered glass overlay, extending across the spine and back cover, acts as the cover’s main catalyst, distorting the character's eye and elements of the typography."
Designer: Heather V.
Designer: Nuno M.
Much Too Vulgar
Designed by Nuno M.
Available to hire ⏺"This is the second cover I’ve designed for Viggy, following the style of her previous book, A Cold Night for Alligators. The rough, hand-drawn title contrasts with the deep red-orange background, adding urgency and rawness. The anatomical illustration beneath the text serves as a grotesque, eerie focal point, reinforcing the book's theme and complementing the distressed calligraphy. Together, these elements create a bold, eye-catching, and unsettling cover that mirrors the tone of the story."
Designer: Joe M.
The Countryside Orphanage
Designed by Joe M.
Available to hire ⏺"The author wanted me to convey a complicated suspense/thriller story in a simple, elegant way — one that evoked a mood rather than telegraphed the plot line. That directive suited my style perfectly, because I tend to prefer captivating, moody images that draw the eye while offering subtle hints of what lies within. I feel like this has both a contemporary yet classic look; one that will look fresh ten years from now as it does today."
Designer: Jason A.
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Designed by Jason A.
Available to hire ⏺"The novel is a mystery about good and evil, focusing on symmetry. A mysterious woman and two six-spotted moths are significant to the plot, so they had to be on the cover. To portray these themes I went with a high contrast color scheme in a vector art style, to give it a modern feel. The woman's obscured face and cutaway title effect are meant to convey there's much more going on under the surface in this story."
Designer: Stephanie H.
Cult Crystal
Designed by Stephanie H.
Available to hire ⏺"My main goal in designing the cover for this dark, mysterious, and sometimes humorous novel about female friendship in a cult called the Crystal Collective was to translate the title's essence into an illustration: two women worshipping a cracked crystal, hinting that not all is well in the cult. I balanced this with icons relevant to the plot to spark interest, ensuring the illustration and title remain clear and readable even at thumbnail size."
Designer: Nuno M.
A Midwestern Gospel
Designed by Nuno M.
Available to hire ⏺"This cover design effectively reflects the tone and setting of a thriller novel based in the South. The muted colors, decaying leaf imagery, and Gothic typography come together to hint at a story full of tension, secrets, and moral conflicts, drawing in readers who are fans of suspenseful, atmospheric tales."
Designer: Jason A.
Of Friction
Designed by Jason A.
Available to hire ⏺"The priority was to create a consistent series look across all three books, focusing on the protagonist's arm transformation as the story progresses. S.J. prefers minimalist compositions and wanted to pay homage to the Southern Reach series, which was a big influence. We used a gridded title treatment and a textured background interacting with the protagonist's hand, tied to the book's events. These core elements will be carried through the entire series."
Designer: Rafal K.
The Forest of Damned Souls
Designed by Rafal K.
Available to hire ⏺"It's a Scottish thriller featuring a fresh female constable solving mysterious crimes in the vast Scottish woods, blending thriller, fantasy, and a sci-fi twist. Scottish thrillers are often straightforward, with covers focusing on the main character or motifs. I wanted to go beyond that, highlighting the genre's greatest asset—mystery—without sacrificing artistic quality. The cover itself is a riddle, with the solution revealed only by reading the story, adding intrigue and depth."
Designer: Latte G.
Designer: Hampton L.
Designer: Nejc P.
Uncertain Justice
Designed by Nejc P.
Available to hire ⏺"For Uncertain Justice, I designed a cover that reflects the novel’s blend of political intrigue, espionage, and legal suspense. The bold typography and striking composition give the cover a modern edge while staying true to the visual language of the legal thriller genre. Dramatic lighting and a tense color scheme help convey the book’s high stakes and complex themes, making it instantly recognizable to readers of the genre while still standing out on the shelf."
Designer: Nuno M.
A Cold Night for Alligators
Designed by Nuno M.
Available to hire ⏺"The hand-drawn, distressed calligraphy on this cover conveys a sense of danger and primal energy. The rawness of this approach, combined with the looming red alligator tail, suggests an untamed, suspenseful story. The tail runs diagonally across the cover, creating dynamic movement that complements the title. Its curve guides the viewer’s eye from the upper right to the lower left, pulling the reader into the action, as if they’re being drawn into the alligator's grasp."
Designer: Vince H.
Designer: Dan V.
Designer: Hampton L.
Designer: Vince H.
Designer: Mark T.
Out of the Night
Designed by Mark T.
Available to hire ⏺"This design came about from a discussion with the author on establishing a visual brand for a series of supernatural books. The design style was classically restrained. The vector-illustrated imagery echoed the ghostly dreamlike quality of much of the story."
Designer: Stewart W.
Designer: Mark T.
Daughter, Disappeared
Designed by Mark T.
Available to hire ⏺"The book is a sometimes-harrowing account of a mother’s search for her lost daughter in Tunisia. Within the book is a pivotal scene of an accident at sea. The cover illustrates that: a person clawing desperately upwards toward a small fishing boat, as they sink lower in the Mediterranean sea. This helps set’s a tone for the book: threat, search, survival."
Designer: Jake C.
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