"Don't judge a book by its cover" does not happen. When I am looking at new books, trying to find something new, the cover is the first thing that makes me pick it up. From there, the title and synopsis influence my interest and then the book itself. Covers spark the imagination and hint at what the book is about.
ANNE
ELISABETH STENGL makes her home in North Carolina, where she lives with her
husband, Rohan, a kindle of kitties, and one long-suffering dog. When she’s not
writing, she enjoys Shakespeare, opera, and tea, and practices piano, painting,
and pastry baking. She is the author of the critically-acclaimed Tales of
Goldstone Wood. Her novel Starflower was
awarded the 2013 Clive Staples Award, and her novels Heartless, Veiled Rose, and Dragonwitch
have each been honored with a Christy Award.
Anne Elizabeth Stengl's books have some of the most beautiful covers. And today is the reveal of the cover for her newest novel. So here is the cover of Draven's Light, releasing May 25, 2015.
In the Darkness of the Pit
The Light Shines Brightest
Drums summon the
chieftain’s powerful son to slay a man in cold blood and thereby earn his place
among the warriors. But instead of glory, he earns the name
Draven, “Coward.” When the men of his tribe march off to war, Draven
remains behind with the women and his shame. Only fearless but crippled Ita
values her brother’s honor.
The warriors return from
battle victorious yet trailing a curse in their wake. One by one the strong and
the weak of the tribe fall prey to an illness of supernatural power. The secret
source of this evil can be found and destroyed by only the bravest heart.
But when the curse attacks
the one Draven loves most, can this coward find the courage he needs to face
the darkness?
An excerpt is available here.
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