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LP Platow, Creative Direction ;
Britt Archuleta, Designer

The Deadliest Echo: Book Cover Design

Santa Fe, New Mexico
Book Cover Design

Summary :

The year is 1928, and American mercenary Echo Maebius is seized while fleeing Russia after the disappearance of Joseph Stalin. Just when things can’t get any worse, Echo’s doppelganger walks into the room, offering him a way out—but with a terrible catch. Now, broken, damaged, and alone, Echo must find out why his closest comrade Jez has disappeared from his life—and why the failure of their mission in Moscow is responsible.

Unless he can finish the mission he never completed in Moscow, the whole world will pay the price for his failure.

2019-0620

Challenge:
When fantasy author Reese Hogan approached our design studio, she had just completed her thrilling novel, "The Deadliest Echo." Told in alternating chapters between Echo’s past and present, The Deadliest Echo is a science fiction thriller about assassination, alternate paths, and the dangers of being a foreigner in a country newly raised from revolution. It is a powerful tale about the thin line between loneliness and friendship, and the intricate web of secrets that forces Echo to confront the one truth he most wants to escape. Reese needed a book cover that would not only capture the essence of her story but also intrigue potential readers browsing online or in bookstores.

Solution:
Understanding the intricate world Reese had crafted, our team embarked on a journey to visualize her vision. After extensive collaboration and brainstorming sessions, we crafted a mesmerizing cover featuring a hauntingly beautiful landscape engulfed in darkness, with ethereal echoes rippling through the mist. The central focus was on a lone figure cloaked in mystery, inviting readers to delve into the perilous realm of "The Deadliest Echo."

Result:
Upon the release of "The Deadliest Echo" with its new cover, the response was overwhelmingly positive. Reese's book garnered attention not only for its compelling narrative but also for its striking cover art. The design stood out on digital platforms and bookshelves alike, drawing readers into Reese's perilous world before they even flipped the first page.

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