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Steampunk

The cover features a woman in a Victorian-style green dress with a white collar, standing in front of an industrial background. A red demonic figure appears in the corner, with a pentagram symbol behind the woman. The title "Monarchy of America: Book 1 - Of Demons and Coal" is prominently displayed at the top, and the author's name, "Thomas Gondolfi," is at the bottom.

Of Demons and Coal

Thomas Gondolfi

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This cover shows a woman in a green Victorian dress, with a tiara on her head. Several other characters are positioned around her, including a man in a suit and a woman in a beige dress. There’s a backdrop of old maps and technical drawings. The title "Monarchy of America: Book 2 - Courting Witchcraft" appears at the top, with "Thomas Gondolfi" at the bottom.

Courting Witchcraft

Thomas Gondolfi

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The third cover shows a woman dressed in a miner’s outfit, with a helmet and protective gear. She stands in front of a steampunk-inspired landscape, featuring a large, rocky creature. A flying airship hovers in the background. The title "Monarchy of America: Book 3 - Mining Justice" is shown at the top, with the author's name, "Thomas Gondolfi," at the bottom.

Mining Justice

Thomas Gondolfi

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Book cover for Weddings and War by Thomas Gondolfi, part of the "Monarchy of America" series (Book 4). The cover features a bride in an elaborate white lace gown and veil, smiling with eyes closed. Behind her stands a man in formal attire and another woman in a Victorian-style white dress holding a fan. In the background, a steampunk-style airship and a warship sail over a stormy sea under a dramatic, smoky sky. The title is displayed in bold, stylized white text at the top.

Weddings and War

Thomas Gondolfi

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Science Fiction

The cover features a large, purple bear toy holding a rifle in a war-torn environment, with a pink elephant toy in the background. The sky is a fiery orange, creating a dramatic atmosphere. The title "TOY WARS" is in bold, distressed font at the top, and "Thomas Gondolfi" is listed as the author at the bottom.

Toy Wars

Thomas Gondolfi

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This cover shows a scene inside a room with a small toy giraffe and a nurse-like toy girl, who stands near a wooden chest. Several other toys, including a bear and a purple dinosaur, are gathered around a table. The toys are anthropomorphic, with the bear wearing a top hat and the giraffe standing tall. The title "TOY RESERVATIONS - TOY WARS BOOK TWO" is at the top, and the author's name, "Thomas Gondolfi," is at the bottom. The cover also includes a reference to the "CorpGov Chronicles."

Toy Reservations

Thomas Gondolfi

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Cyberpunk

A woman in a white coat lounges in a futuristic room, holding a drink and stroking a tabby-and-white cat. A glowing computer interface floats nearby, and a large explosion is visible through the window behind her. The title appears at the top, and the author's name, "Thomas Gondolfi," is at the bottom.

An Eighty Percent Solution

Thomas Gondolfi

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A determined woman in a dark purple outfit stands confidently in a high-tech corridor. She is looking at a large muscular man in front of her. The setting is a futuristic city. The title is at the top, and "Thomas Gondolfi" is written at the bottom.

Thinking Outside the Box

Thomas Gondolfi

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A shirtless man with long dark hair leans over a balcony, looking pensively at the glowing cityscape below. A cat rests nearby, interacting with him. The setting has a cyberpunk or futuristic tone, and the title and author’s name run vertically and horizontally across the cover.

The Bleeding Edge

Thomas Gondolfi

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A person with pink hair and a futuristic outfit sits casually on a ledge in front of a massive stone statue. They’re holding a glowing blue device, possibly a weapon or tool. The setting is colorful and surreal, blending technology and mystery. The title is at the top, and "by Thomas Gondolfi" is at the bottom.

Window of Opportunity

Thomas Gondolfi

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Fantasy

A fantasy book cover featuring a woman playing a guitar, dressed in a leather outfit, with two male characters standing beside her in a mystical setting. The background features a male figure with an intense expression.

The Bardess of Rhulon

Verna McKinnon

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The second book in the Rogue Bardess series, with a young woman sitting on a rock, playing a lute. The background shows a mystical forest with glowing mushrooms, and two characters can be seen in the distance.

War Poet

Verna McKinnon

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A book cover showing a young woman with dark hair, standing in a magical environment. Green glowing lights surround her hands as she stares intensely at the viewer, and the background is filled with swirling water.

The Bastard Sorceress

Verna McKinnon

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A fantasy anthology book cover featuring a female character in red robes, standing in front of a fantasy castle with a dragon flying above her.

Witches, Warriors, and Wyverns

Anthology edited by Thomas Gondolfi

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Urban Fantasy

The first book in the Fey of New York City series. A young woman dressed as a faerie floats in a park with wings, while people walk in the background of Central Park.

The Faerie of Central Park

Bruce Graw

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A whimsical book cover showing a group of gremlins sitting around a table in a forested setting. The gremlins are depicted as comical and mischievous, with one holding a mug and another playing a string instrument.

The Gremlin of Morningside Heights

Bruce Graw

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The third book in the "Fey of New York City" series, featuring a humorous fantasy cover. A small green gremlin stands in front of a large, powerful djinn made of swirling smoke. In the background, oversized hands appear to be holding the scene, creating a sense of scale and magic. The setting features glowing lines around the characters and objects on a stone surface, adding to the mystical atmosphere.

The Djinn of Upper East Side

Bruce Graw

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An urban fantasy book cover showing a woman standing with her back to the viewer in a diner, holding a plate of food. Two men sit at the table, while one of them appears to have horns.

Demon Holiday

Bruce Graw

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A book cover depicting a smiling woman in a white dress standing next to a man with devil horns on a boat. The background shows a scenic view of a body of water, with birds flying nearby.

Demon Ascendant

Bruce Graw

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Apocalyptic

A dystopian book cover featuring a post-apocalyptic cityscape with crumbled buildings and a desolate landscape. The cover features a large radioactive symbol in the center with one section of it showing a destructive explosion. The title "Enter the Apocalypse" is in bold white font, and the subtitle "Edited by Thomas Gondolfi" is at the bottom.

Enter the Apocalypse

Anthology edited by Thomas Gondolfi

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A dystopian book cover featuring a post-apocalyptic cityscape with crumbled buildings and a desolate landscape. The cover features a large radioactive symbol in the center with one section of it showing a destructive explosion. The title "Enter the Aftermath" is in black font, and the subtitle "Edited by Thomas Gondolfi" is at the bottom.

Enter the Aftermath

Anthology edited by Thomas Gondolfi

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A dystopian book cover featuring a post-apocalyptic cityscape with crumbled buildings and a desolate landscape. The cover features a large radioactive symbol in the center with one section of it showing a destructive explosion. The title "Enter the Rebirth" is in bold green font, and the subtitle "Edited by Thomas Gondolfi" is at the bottom.

Enter the Rebirth

Anthology edited by Thomas Gondolfi

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Superhero

A vibrant and action-packed book cover featuring a futuristic superhero theme. A male character wearing a helmet and a blue jumpsuit stands in the center, holding a weapon while colorful laser beams shoot from his hands. A small female figure, possibly a superhero companion, is flying above his shoulder. The title "Metamorphosis: Lady Hornet" is written in bold, retro-style font at the top, and the author's name, "Bruce Graw," is listed at the bottom, along with "Author of Demon Holiday." The background features a dark city alley with dynamic lighting and futuristic elements.

Lady Hornet

Bruce Graw

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Horror

The cover features a dark, eerie atmosphere with a pregnant woman standing in front of a dimly lit window. The woman's hands are placed on her belly, and an ominous skull is subtly visible through her skin, appearing to be inside her. The title "WAYWARD SCHOOL" is written in bold, silver letters at the top, and the author's name, "THOMAS GONDOLFI," appears at the bottom. The background includes dark shadows and a faint view of chains, adding to the ominous and mysterious vibe of the cover.

Wayward School

Thomas Gondolfi

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Space Opera

Book cover for Secrets of the Sapphire Stars, Book 1 of the Protectorate Worlds Saga by Bruce Graw. The artwork features two large, futuristic spaceships in a dramatic outer space setting filled with stars, planets, and glowing cosmic clouds. One ship is firing energy beams at another, which shows damage and explosions along its hull. The title is displayed in bold white and purple text at the top, and the author’s name appears at the bottom with the tagline "Author of Demon Holiday."

Secrets of the Sapphire Stars

Bruce Graw

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