You find an interesting book on the shelves and, after a glance at the front cover, flip it over to get more in-depth information on the back. For Spy Chase, this has been a work-in-progress. The goal was a brief ‘synopsis’ to attract readers, but also to highlight the excellent review – now standing out in a different color and with italics. Is this selfish promotion? Probably, but what counts for me, as the author, is when I get such encouraging feedback from readers. Last week, a friend (who loves her books) raved about Spy Chase and how she loved the mix of detail and the fact that she couldn’t put it down. This is a common theme and my goal was to include a review on the rear cover that conveyed this kind of reader-reaction.
rear cover
Every book needs two sets of bookends…
A novel has two sets of bookends – the opening and closing paragraphs; and the front and rear covers (including any text). When you pick up a book, the first thing you so after looking at the cover is to check the back cover. Here is the rear cover for 3 WISE MEN: