Today, we are so excited to be hosting the exclusive cover reveal for The Vanishing Island by Barry Wolverton — the author of Neversink. But before we get to the INSANELY GORGEOUS cover, here’s a little bit more about The Vanishing Island:
Does the Vanishing Island really exist? And if so, what treasure—or terrible secret—was hidden by its disappearance?
It’s 1599, the Age of Discovery in Europe. But for Bren Owen, growing up in the small town of Map on the coast of Britannia has meant anything but adventure. Enticed by the tales sailors have brought through Map’s port, and inspired by the arcane maps his father creates as a cartographer for the cruel and charismatic map mogul named Rand McNally, Bren is convinced that fame and fortune await him elsewhere. That is, until his repeated attempts to run away land him a punishment worse than death—cleaning up the town vomitorium.
It is there that Bren meets a dying sailor, who gives him a strange gift that hides a hidden message. Cracking the code could lead Bren to a fabled lost treasure that could change his life forever, and that of his widowed father. But to get there he will have to tie his fate to a mysterious Dutch admiral obsessed with a Chinese legend about an island that long ago disappeared from any map.
Before long, Bren is in greater danger than he ever imagined, and will need the help of an unusual friend named Mouse to survive. Barry Wolverton’s thrilling adventure spans oceans and cultures, brings together the folklore of East and West, and proves that fortune is always a double-edged sword.
Sounds exciting, no? And if that’s not enticing enough, then get ready … for one … amazing … cover …
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Are you ready?
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Here it is …
So fantastic!!! I am in LOVE with this cover. It’s gorgeous, engaging, and so enticing. It just draws me in and makes me want to start reading immediately!
And to celebrate, we’re giving away a signed copy of Barry’s previous book, Neversink to one lucky reader! To enter, just tell us in the comments what you think of The Vanishing Island cover & then fill out the Rafflecopter form here.
Contest is open to the U.S. only, and runs through midnight (PT) on Tuesday, March 3rd.
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Wow, what a spectacular cover. Reminds me of Hokusai’s Great Wave, one of my favorities!
Okay, I never thought that I’d say this but as great as this cover is (believe me when I say it’s usually ALL about the cover for me) I’ll be getting this book just because it’s written by Barry Wolverton. That’s how great I though NEVERSINK was!
i love the cover!!!
love love love! makes me wna read the book, and i am sure it will do the same with kids!
I love illustrated covers, especially ones like this. Its gorgeous.
I really like the cover because it has a kind of throwback style