Fiction Book Covers

Für Elise

Mark Splitstone

Designed by Richard L.

Available to hire

Transcendence

Ian Patterson

Designed by Barış Ş.

Available to hire

"The cover is inspired by the author’s vision of a symbolic guided path - a translucent, body shaped tunnel that shows how a person will move through the cosmos. Inescapable and determinist. The design blends a sci-fi aesthetic with a psychedelic, multi-dimensional feel. As this book is part of a series, its typography and illustration style align with those used in the first book."

Call of the Maze (The Epoch of Djundar Book 3)

Karl Smink

Designed by Elin T.

Available to hire

"Designing this cover was a fun, collaborative process, shaped by the author’s vision to bring his trilogy’s culmination to life. Every choice—from colors to lighting—reflects the intensity and resolution of everything leading to this moment. It was exciting to visually capture the story’s crescendo in a way that feels both powerful and fitting for the journey’s conclusion."

The Seven Bosses of Honey Malone

Juli A. Herren

Designed by Roderick B.

Available to hire

"The artwork and title aim to capture the story’s youthful essence, portraying the protagonist with both strength and vulnerability as she faces seven abstract, swirling 'boss' figures. Bright, bold colors reflect youthful energy, while strong titling enhances this vibe. Blending comedy and drama, the design effectively represents both genres without conforming to the dainty, ultra-smooth style often seen in similar books."

The Pain of Onkai

N. K. Edo

Designed by Adam F.

Available to hire

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Maria Mutia

Designed by Finn D.

Available to hire

“I captured the unsettling, fragmented prose visually, using chopped-up typography and treated photography. While employing the familiar trope of a mysterious figure, I infused the cover with distinctive visual flair, blending genre familiarity with standout nuance. The bold, balanced color palette grabs attention, pairing rarely-seen shades for striking impact in a crowded marketplace.”

Truth Stays Buried

Alexia Boland Herrick

"In this Australian thriller, a body is discovered in the fern-dense Sapphire mountains of eastern Australia, and a local reporter must chase the truth. We decided to depict this almost literally, with ferns “covering” up the news print below. We chose a gritty, bold sans-serif to give a dark, contemporary feel. And we repeated the fern motif through my interior design of the book, using fern artwork on the title page for section breaks in chapters, providing a bespoke reading experience."

The SILO

Greg Heist

"We went dark and atmospheric for this debut novel by a former police chief—a psychological literary thriller set in the American Midwest. The cover focuses on the silo at the story’s core, with a subtle blood pool in front as ominous foreshadowing. A large, readable sans-serif font was distressed for a grungy, rough feel, mirroring the novel’s events. The silo motif was repeated throughout the interior design of the book, which I also designed, in section breaks and half-title artwork."

Beyond The Ocean Door

Amisha Sathi

Designed by My Lan K.

Available to hire

"For this coming-of-age fantasy, I aimed to create a beautiful yet mysterious scene. The main character opens a door that only she can see through, sparking curiosity about what awaits her. Her glowing sword suggests both magic and danger, while the light pouring from the door has a liquid quality, hinting at its oceanic nature. Though digitally painted, I added texture and soft edges to give the illustration a traditional, hand-painted feel, enhancing its depth and atmosphere."

Searching For Her

Jackson Clear

Designed by Richard L.

Available to hire

"For this darkly comic novel of a disturbed young man’s unorthodox search for his soulmate I ended up with a collage approach centered around a young woman’s face. This suited not only the love story angle, but also the edgy writing style and all the mayhem that ensues—ultimately culminating during the Rodney King riots. California is an important aspect—almost as if a character in the story—and is featured prominently in the collage through various visuals. The typography is hand-lettered."

Vivian In Red

Kristina Riggle

Designed by Danna Mathias S.

Available to hire

"For this cover, we wanted to communicate the era (Jazz Age/Roaring Twenties) in New York City, a feeling of mystery with a touch of romance, and the underlying theme of musicals. I worked with the lush red and gold color palette to evoke warmth, lightly era-specific typography for the title, and framed the title with thematic elements to create a cohesive and clear message."

The Next Big Thing

Andrew McLinden

Designed by Owen G.

Available to hire

"In this dark satire of the music industry, The Next Big Thing follows Danny McAllister, a toxic, careless, and occasionally malevolent lead guitarist whose influence slowly corrupts those around him. Rather than depicting his misdeeds literally, I used color as a metaphor—violent red bleeding across and affecting the other band members. The design draws inspiration from live gig photography, band posters, and set lists, with the torn paper edge subtly hinting at Danny’s destructive nature."

How Not To Kill a Spy

John Fullerton

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."

The Dark Side of the Mirror

Christopher Murphy

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."

Frankenstein

Mary Shelley (New illustrated edition)

Designed by Alejandro C.

Available to hire

"Frankenstein is an enduring icon that has been reimagined countless times, though the creature's true appearance often remains ambiguous. My challenge was to faithfully capture Mary Shelley’s original vision. For the slipcase design, I imagined a scientific sketch—a conceptual blueprint of the creature's face, as if drawn by Victor himself. This creates a striking contrast: the slipcase shows the creature in its 'draft' phase, while the book cover depicts it fully realized, in flesh and blood."

Search for Complete

Stephen G Hardy

Designed by Ryan R.

Available to hire

"The classical framed art reflects the book's timeless exploration of love and relationships, inspired by the Aristophanes Myth on the Origin of Love. To blend originality with current trends, I added rich, moody foliage in the background, focusing on the classical portraits. The right frame, featuring a female figure within a crescent moon, captures the ethereal themes, while the left portrait represents the main character. This unconventional romance cover suits a story that defies the genre."

Wu Lou

by Xinhua Lu (Author), Capella Cao (Translator)

Designed by Richard L.

Available to hire

"The book opens with a haunting scene in a secluded Cambodian jungle temple in the early 1970s. Tutu, a young woman, finds her fiancé, a Khmer Rouge officer, crushed beneath a Buddha statue, setting Wu Lou, the temple’s master monk, on a path of exile. The cover reflects this era and setting, with a "never-ending redness" of trees, leaves, and petals evoking beauty and bloodshed. Tutu is featured prominently but tightly cropped, with a subtle Cambodian landscape and temple in the foreground."

Half a Cup of Sand And Sky

Nadine Bjursten

Designed by Richard L.

Available to hire

"Finalist for the PEN/Bellwether Prize, the book portrays one woman's search for love and belonging amid political turmoil. Bjursten immerses readers in a life, nation, and era with lasting impact. For this layered story, I aimed to depict the protagonist as a strong, visionary woman without resorting to visual clichés or a literal photo. The solution was a silhouetted collage incorporating fragments of the title and story... sand, sky, sea, rose gardens, Persian heritage, and literature."

Junior Year Bites

Annie Lisenby

Designed by Driss C.

Available to hire

"This book is a YA story where the protagonist must adapt to her new vampire life. The quirky story and characters inspired a cover featuring the protagonist as a bridge between her vampire friends on the left and her human social circle on the right. A pink palette and bright yellow title signal it as YA at first glance. To incorporate elements the author requested, like a teacup, squirrel, and paintbrushes, I included them within the protagonist's outfit, foreshadowing events in the book."

Second Pocket First

Gregory Grosvenor

Designed by Raúl L.

Available to hire

for love I will

C.D. Sterling

Designed by Diego S.

Available to hire

The Lumberjills: Stronger Together

Joanna Foat

Designed by Richard L.

Available to hire

"This novel draws inspiration from the heroic true stories of the Women’s Timber Corps, a branch of the Women’s Land Army in the UK during WWII. Image research was challenging, but finding a great reenactment photo with playful, optimistic women’s gaits felt perfect. It captures camaraderie and warmth, true to the book’s spirit, while contrasting with the harder visual of crossed axes. The Union Jack takes center stage, adding a pop of color and almost becoming a character itself."

Transference

Ian Patterson

Designed by Barış Ş.

Available to hire

"This cover captures the story’s layered narrative, blending illness and the human body with interdimensional travel. Symbolic elements—halls, doors, paths, and a watching eye—evoke the narrator’s presence and themes of surveillance. With a magical realist, maximalist aesthetic, the design reflects the story’s fusion of medical, spiritual, and speculative elements, setting it apart within the dystopian and cyberpunk genres."

The Day Lemmy Loved Johnny The Most

Stephen Mellor

Designed by Dominic F.

Available to hire

"I had great fun designing The Day Lemmy Loved Johnny the Most. This cover uses bold typography to highlight the strong prose within the story. Mixing colors and typefaces keeps it modern while retaining a classic literary feel. Stephen wanted a clean, graphic approach, so I experimented with typography to form the story’s tree. In the end, the bold type-only approach won out, with the tree motif featured on the back and spine."

The Curse of Mene

Madeline Hickey

Designed by Madli S.

Available to hire

A Court at Costantinople

Anthony Earth

Designed by Heather V.

Available to hire

Daughters of a Winter Night

Doug Belair

Designed by Elias P.

Available to hire

"The cover's main element is a silver tile crafted by the author's version of Elves or Guardians, protectors of the weave of Time, represented by an hourglass. We opted for a classic look over the typical illustrated characters of modern fantasy, blending elvish, nature-inspired imagery with hints of the story's characters. My work often combines illustration and hand-drawn typography. Here while the silver tile catches the eye, the hand-lettered title and author’s name capture the book's tone."

The Posthumous Memoirs Of Bras Cubas

Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis (Author), Américo Lucena Lage (Translator)

Designed by Euan M.

Available to hire

"The brief called for a “mix of dark, moody tones with occasional bursts of vivid colour, reflecting the novel’s shifts between somber reflection and satirical wit”. This contrast also helps to gives the cover a sense of depth—I almost see the type (which is based on hand-painted letters from Brazil, where the novel is set) as being painted onto a window, behind which lies the illustration."

Henry Button and The Haunted Matinée

Liam Auden Brant

Designed by Driss C.

Available to hire

"The main challenge with Haunted Matinée was evoking the feel of old black-and-white movies while keeping a colorful design for middle-grade readers. Bright red and yellow elements balance the main blue. Since Henry Button is a series, I designed the title as a standalone for continuity across volumes, adding familiarity and timelessness. The design includes many details and easter eggs, like the diamond-shaped illustration, which hints at the glamour of Old Hollywood."

Much Too Vulgar

Viggy Par Hampton

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."

The Little Blue Door

Francesca Catlow

Designed by Andrew D.

Available to hire

"As I discussed image options with Francesca, the idea of a close-up blue door quickly became the winning concept. Focusing on the door would make the cover stand out and establish a visual motif for future covers in the series—whether a door, window, or entrance, each featuring a zoomed-in arch."

Making Up Stories

Susan Myhre Hayes

Designed by Sarah L.

Available to hire

The Courage of Slackers

Daniel Tiernan

Designed by Alexander N.

Available to hire

"The cover features a fictional but typical Minneapolis dive bar, grounding the story in a distinct aesthetic while hinting at key plot elements. The 'Art Deco' style, common to Minneapolis bars, influenced both the cover design and the font. It worked well for a modern minimalist design: it's readabile at small scales while remaining interesting up close. Details like the main character, a lurking figure, broken glass, and a cat stalking a pigeon on the roof add suspenseful hints to the story."

WORM$

khari gordon

Designed by Barış Ş.

Available to hire

"The cover is directly inspired by the plot, aiming to capture the intense sense of action and adventure. It embraces an underground vibe, signalling to the audience that they’re in for a wild, unpredictable ride filled with eccentric twists. The bold typography and edgy illustration style were carefully chosen to reflect the chaotic energy of the story, letting readers know they’re about to dive into something thrilling and out of the ordinary."

The Art of Taking Second Chances

Varsha Chitnis

Designed by Zuchal R.

Available to hire

"The cover focuses on the main characters, Tara and Sameer, and their challenging journey, set against the backdrops of Baroda and Dallas. Initially inspired by a specific scene, the concept evolved through collaboration with Varsha to emphasize the settings. The faceless depiction of the characters invites readers to imagine them, while cloud graphics and a hand-drawn title add symbolic and artistic touches. The pink and purple palette enhances visual appeal and reinforces the book's theme."

Cult Crystal

Remi Bradley

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."

A Good Thing

Enid Jeff

Designed by Margarita C.

Available to hire

"In the plot, the moment when the characters meet is important—it's the trigger for the story, and it happens while they are waiting for the tram. I believe the key is to introduce the tram almost as a third character. Overlaying the title on its side adds dynamism and metaphorically reinforces the idea of how fleeting that moment of meeting is. Either you act, or it never happens, and the opportunity vanishes just as the tram does."

A Midwestern Gospel

Agara Farnsworth

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."