When I saw the cover image for the first time, I was captivated by the silhouette of the main character, Neil Fischer. It was so good to see him.
With the blind-dark foreground, the softly filtered moonlight, the blue hues of dusk and the distant grain silo—both watchful and a little menacing—I couldn’t love this cover more for the way it captures both the mood and atmosphere of the novel.
It is fascinating to be shown a visual interpretation of your book, to recognise the character you have only imagined, to take in the landscape you have invented. It’s one of the moments that remind you why you write: to make connections with others.
Grateful thanks, to Fairlight Books and designer, Jack Smyth
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