The best crime book cover design services

Ashley

Chicago, IL, USA

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I'm an agency Sr. Art Director with a MFA in creative writing. Background in illustration and branding. Designed 40+ books for Reedsy.

Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Poetry, LGBTQ Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

• Write Bloody Publishing
• NPR - Austin, TX
• Gap Online
• Ladders
• Democratic National Committee
• Bully Pulpit Interactive

Caroline Teagle

Brooklyn, NY, United States

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I am not accepting any new requests to collaborate at this time.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Entertainment, Mystery & Crime, True Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Penguin Random House
• Random House
• Penguin Publishing Group
• HarperCollins

Ian

West Linn, OR, USA

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25+ years designing covers and interiors that resonate—trusted by publishers and indie authors to create books that connect with readers.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Historical Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Insight Editions
• Clarence Lee Design and Associates
• Gita Sporting Goods

Jerry

Philadelphia, PA, USA

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Designer, Art Director and Illustrator. I specialize in Big, Bold Thrillers and True Crime.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Action & Adventure, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, True Crime, Mystery & Crime, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, and Medical Thriller.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• St. Martin's Press

John

New York, NY, USA

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I’m an experienced graphic designer specializing in book covers with thousands of covers published. I design for high visual impact.

Genres: Classics, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Science Fiction, Children's, Action & Adventure, Architecture, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

• Dover Publications

Ken

New York, NY, USA

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Art Director with 12+ years designing award-winning covers and interiors at Penguin Random House, including Newbery and NYT bestsellers.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Fantasy, LGBTQ Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Historical Romance, Romance, and Romantic Comedy.

Work experience:

• Penguin Random House

Joe

Nashville, TN, USA

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I'm a book jacket designer with a proven track record of success in the world of jacket design. Your cover will fit in as well as stand out.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Anthologies, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, and Political Science & Current Affairs.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Svitlana

Cedar Park, TX, USA

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7+ yrs of making Amazon hits, specializing in bold, scroll-stopping designs ✨Let's create magic!✨

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, True Crime, Fantasy, Mystery & Crime, and Children's.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Andrea

Chicago, IL, USA

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I’m an artist with a knack for illustration, hand lettering and painting. I love creating bold and colorful pieces!

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Romantic Suspense, Romance, True Crime, Non-Fiction, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

John

Concord, CA, USA

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Designer for the likes of Chicago Review Press, North Atlantic, PM Press, Steerforth, Haymarket, AK Press, Reaction, Wisdom, and... you?

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Music, Political Science & Current Affairs, True Crime, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, and Short Story.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Stewart

Morgantown, WV, USA

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Over 30 years in publishing. Art Direction, Graphic Design, Typography, Illustration, Project Management. Two cats are also here to help.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Contemporary Fiction, True Crime, Life Sciences, and Math & Science.

Work experience:

• Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
• Sasquatch Books
• Seattle Weekly
• The Rocket
• Self-employed

Jonathan

New Haven, Connecticut, USA

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Provide same quality as I do for trade publishers at lower rates. I want your book to succeed in a saturated market. Let's work together!

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Sports & Outdoors, Literary Fiction, True Crime, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Da Capo Press / Lifelong Books — Perseus Books Group / Hachette Int'l
• Pantheon and Schocken Books [Knopf Group / Random House]
• Diversion Books, NYC

Heather

Chicago, IL, USA

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Experienced cover designer of adult fiction and non-fiction genres. Let's make your book a best-seller!

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Coming of Age, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Magical Realism, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Sourcebooks

Gene

Jersey City, NJ, USA

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Full-service design studio specializing in cover design and branding for Fiction and Non- Fiction titles

Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction, Action & Adventure, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Romance, Romance, and Historical Romance.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Kerry

Seattle, WA, USA

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With more than 25 years' experience in publishing, I've helped usher numerous books from manuscript to final production.

Genres: Classics, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Historical Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Literary Fiction, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Nicole

Buffalo, NY, USA

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Designer creating attractive, smart, and inviting covers for over a decade.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, True Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Prometheus Books
• Self-employed

Rachel

Charlottesville, VA, USA

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Professional cover designer with experience designing for thrillers, horror, literary fiction, poetry, and non-fiction.

Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Action & Adventure, Women's Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, and Psychological Thriller.

Work experience:

• C&R Press
• Creature Publishing
• The Scout Guide