I’m excited to present the cover design for my new novel A Passionate Spirit, due to be published by Matador on 28 November 2015. Do let me know in your comments what you think of the design!
Here is the Advance Information provided by Matador:
Zoe ran through the wood in gathering dusk, her heart racing. She clutched the child’s hand, which kept slipping out of hers. Sweat drenched her blouse, sticking it to her jacket, despite the dank chill in the air. They pounded along a narrow bramble-choked path. Zoe winced and the child sobbed, as spiky stems tore at their clothes and flesh, drawing blood.
It’s a dream come true for 25 year old Zoe when she and her new husband, unconventional priest Theo, move to the Cotswold hills. But fearsome dreams about a young girl running for her life disturb Zoe and she can’t shake off the idea that a child’s life is in danger… and so is hers.
When two unexpected guests arrive, James and Natasha, Zoe’s friend Alice immediately senses something amiss with James – and particularly Natasha; but no-one except Zoe agrees with her. Natasha embarks on a series of mysterious healings which astonish other guests and convince them that Natasha is a miracle worker. But Zoe can’t abandon her feelings of unease around Natasha. Then a series of disturbing events hits the centre; Zoe fears that Theo has been unfaithful to her with Natasha, and Theo falls into severe depression for which Zoe believes Natasha to be responsible.
When Zoe confronts Natasha she is completely unprepared for the terror she is about to face. Zoe will need more than the loyalty and strength of Alice to survive the frightening paranormal forces that are unleashed against her…
A Passionate Spirit is a fast-paced and thrilling novel that will keep readers in suspense throughout. Inspired by Susan Howatch and Barbara Erskine, this book will appeal to readers who enjoy paranormal thrillers.
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Love the cover and cannot wait to read your new novel!
Thank you Isa. I think you’ll enjoy it more that Mystical Circles – there’s much more action and danger in it!
Ooh, that description got my heart racing, I can’t wait to read the book! And I like the red sky on your cover. Together with the silhouette it is quite bold and eye catching.
Thank you very much – I was very pleased with the cover, even though it wasn’t much like the one I originally described to the designer! There’s more action, danger and terror in this new novel and I’ve already had beta readers saying they thought it was much better than my previous novel so that’s a good sign!
it’s funny how that happens, isn’t it? My cover idea for Love Hurts (A Redcliffe Novel) was very different to what I envisioned, but I like the finished item far more. That is good to hear about the story as well!