The best mystery book design services

Glen

Valley Cottage, NY, United States

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I am a book designer with lifelong experience in book publishing. I am with you start to finish. You are not alone. We are a team!

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Historical Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Poetry, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Business & Management.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Penguin Random House Inc.
• Bantam-Dell Publishing Group, Penguin Random House Inc.
• St. Martins Press Inc.

Megan

Charleston, SC, United States

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A designer with a passion for books and a comprehensive knowledge of both traditional and independent publishing.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Romance, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• CreateSpace, Subsidiary of Amazon.com
• Amazon.com

Lesley

White Plains, NY, United States

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Creative art director and book cover designer specializing in commercial woman's fiction, young adult, and romance.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Historical Fiction, African American Fiction, Anthologies, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Penguin Random House (Formally Penguin Group USA)
• Penguin Group USA
• St. Martin's Press
• Tor Publishing Group

Liz

San Diego, CA, United States

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I’ve designed covers for many genres and authors from historical to YA, George Orwell to Virginia Woolf. I’d love to get to know your book.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Poetry.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Harcourt Trade Publishers
• University of Chicago Press

Hokyoung

New York, United States

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I am an illustrator interested in making images with strong moods and narratives.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Classics, Mystery & Crime, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Short Story.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Charlie

Minneapolis, MN, USA

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With over 25 years of illustration experience, I love turning my clients' visions into captivating visuals with passion and precision.

Genres: Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Horror, Mystery & Crime, Historical Fiction, Action & Adventure, True Crime, Non-Fiction, Espionage, and Comics & Graphic Novels.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

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

Ashley

Chicago, IL, USA

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Hi authors! Long time Reedsy designer. Always looking for creative partners, who want a unique cover. Message me for my detailed process.

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

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, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, True Crime, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Daniel

Springfield, MO, USA

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I love books, and I want to help with yours! After 15+ years and 100s of projects, I know what it takes to make your book look its best!

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Space Opera, Science Fiction, Short Story, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Digital Media Revolutions

Ian

West Linn, OR, USA

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25+ years designing covers & interiors for every genre—trusted by publishers & indie authors alike to create books that truly sell.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, True Crime, 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

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

Erling

Kittery, ME, USA

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Professional illustrator with a passion for creating compelling illustrations that evoke an emotional response with the viewer.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Limbic Software
• SMFA - Tufts University
• CCP Games
• Astoria Graphics

Janna

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

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A whimsical illustrator, in love with books, BOLD design, cozy mysteries, YA fantasy and anything made for kids!

Genres: Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Middle Grade.

Work experience:

• American Crafts
• Freshly Picked
• Self-employed

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

Jerry

New York City, NY, USA

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

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

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• St. Martin's Press

Christian

Melbourne, FL, USA

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Cover/ interior designer for 20+ years. Worked at Penguin, small and university presses worldwide, creating award-winners + best-sellers.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Young Adult, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Oceanview Publishing
• Self employed
• Penguin
• Clearlink Media