I am going to nitpick and complain about practicality of the swords, feet, rocks, etc.
The cover isn’t meant to 100% represent weapons and armor. It’s meant to deliver a powerful dynamic image that will sell the book and Doris knocked it out of the park. It’s a stunning image.
Ginni Carter says
Arland doesn’t stand a chance.
Dawn says
Lol…I totally agree!
Jenette says
Here, here!
D Lm A says
BA BAMMMM & now the story that goes wit dis;
An ti ci pa tion is keeping me wai ay ay ting . . . or
Out of the park
Ami says
Right?! No wonder the boy stood there slack jawed at first. Lol
Irishmadchen says
Nor does Uncle Soren. Human females are not genetically superior and can’t protect their offspring indeed!
Diane D says
Right on!
Courtenay says
Arland has been a goner from as soon as he saw Maud. The problem in this relationship isn’t get him to want her; it is getting her to accept him. Arland has a lot of work to do (and it is not his fault).
Claire says
? love it!!
Kimberly says
Its fabulous!!…..but Who is this? The sister?..
Lucine says
It has to be, she’s the one who wears armor and uses the swords.
Amy Ann says
The eyes! Stone cold, taking care of business, get out of my way nowwwww…
Wendy Saf says
Wow!! I’d buy this book for the cover! (Ok. I’ll buy any book you write, but the cover makes it more better!). Love it!
AndrewC says
Ha. I was right (When I guessed 3-4 posts back). Now, how do I get her number? };{p>
Vanessa says
Wow! ….. Loved it! Can’t wait for innkeeper to start again.
Sarah P says
Wow, just Wow!
Janice says
Knocked it out of the park isn’t sufficient – this cover is frickin’ amazing!
You are always my favorite holiday reading surprise – while I was ever hopeful for more Julie and Derek – I truly can’t wait for more Innkeeper. Enjoy your new home, be ever thankful that everyone is happy and healthy and Happy Holidays.
Imen says
Love it! And she looks bad a**!??????
moa says
I knew it would be Maud! Because it is, right?
Gaelle says
Lovely painting! I really like Maud as a character, and Arland is priceless! Now I wonder how this new arc is going to follow where you left us with so many questions in the last book! Will it be centered around Maud? This paitning would suggest so, but I’m sure that you are going to surprise us even more than that!
Happy Holidays!
Marianne says
Fantastic!! She so TOTALLY knocked it out of the park!! Of course I would purchase any book you wrote, but if I didn’t see your name the picture would have caught my eye and caused me to find out more about the book ( which is what you are going for – right?). So now my curiosity is stirred and I want to know what is going on with Maud (Maude?). Sorry, can’t remember how her name was spelled. But, I DO want to know where she got those awesome swords and who she is using them on. ?
As if you don’t already have enough on your plate! Now you will have the BDH (me included) whining about when the next Innkeeper is coming out, in addition to all the other whining we do about when things will be coming out (Kate 10, Hugh, Roland POV, etc, etc, etc). Need, need, need, want, want, want, more, more, more!!! ?
Hope all is going well with the packing and moving and that you make it into the new house (with new flooring completed) in time to enjoy Christmas there! ?
Mocca says
Ooh guess what my wallpaper on my work pc will be tomorrow. I am so so so excited, can’t wait
Alexandra says
I love it! I really can’t wait for the new Inkeeper Chronicles! And the spin-off in the Wild fire series….and Hugh’s book….and Kate’s! 😀
mysticmoods says
Ooh, excellent! One of my favorite characters.
Susan Linch Ravan says
Great cover!
Bill G says
Superb work; definitely a grabber.
Reethu says
Badaàsss…..
Vanessa says
I love all your books but I think I love the Innkeeper and the Burn for Me universes over the Kate Daniels one… I listen and reread those books over and over.
Love the artwork!
Amy says
What’s that? Oh nothing just my sweet new wallpaper. Super job Doris! I love your art. ?
Vicki P says
Oh wow stunning!!! I can’t believe how many people guessed it was Maud from the hand! Those swords really are incredibly bad ass. Soooooo excited for new Innkeeper!!! I love all your worlds but his one has special place in my heart. Maybe Dina is more relatable and I just love her symbiotic magic with the Inn. Did I mention EXCITED?!!! And so grateful you’re continuing as a series!! You guys rock. Sending you mojo your tile gets in and you can still somehow have a tree. Xo
Diana R. says
Awesome and stunning cover!
Can’t wait for more Innkeeper…and Kate…and Roland…and Julie/Derek…and pov’s…and anything else you guys have lurking in your creative minds.
karen says
OOoh, now I have to go reread the last one with this image in mind! what an incredible artist you are working with.
Meagan Watts says
Maud is kickin’ some patootie! Awesome cover, looking forward to the story, thanks for sharing, Happy Holidays!
Chris says
Love the cover but WANT THE BOOK — plain brown wrapper is fine, just get me the book now! When will it be out?
Emily says
I am so excited!!!! Thank you for showing us this awesome, incredible, magnificent (I could keep going, but I will refrain) front cover! I am really looking forward to the book. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and that you feel better soon.
Joylyn says
Wow! That is amazing! Please tell me we will be able to buy prints of this!!!!
Lada says
“It’s meant to deliver a powerful dynamic image that will sell the book…”
Mission accomplished.
This cover would stop me in my tracks and get me to pick up this book.
jenah says
Squee! Doris’s depiction of Maude is incredible. Two paws up from the BDH.
Ivy says
That’s amazing I can’t wait for the books!
CLDaniels says
AMAZING! She is so damn good! I hope she does your Hugh book too! <3
That cover is seriously badass and sexy!
Steph says
That’s fabulous! I’m thrilled to know more Innkeeper is coming.
Valerie says
oooooo! Cool!
I totally get the idea. Very nice!
Betty says
Looks awesome. 🙂 I really love it.
Henry says
The cover reminds of the first time I witnessed an Arclight barrage in 1968. Even though I was miles away, it reminded me of my vision of Tolkien’s Smaug, or even wailing banshee. I can see Maud being covered by Arlen with a weapon as dreaded as that. The sound, the fury and the uncanny light. Go get em girl.
Carol says
Well said!!
Laura Patterson says
Wonderful! Can’t wait for more of the Innkeeper story. Have a Happy Christmas!
Deb says
Terrific cover. Can’t wait to delve into Innkeeper again. I love the serialized format. The weekly anticipation is delicious.
slb says
Oh WOW what a click can do. It is excellent. slb
Toni McGee Causey says
Huge WOW.
Carol says
I don’t care what anyone says! I love it!! Talk about dynamic!! Holy cow!! Beautiful!!! Well done!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Rena says
Wow, very powerful and awesome looking.
Sarah says
i love it!
Annabelle says
Agggrrhhhh…. You had me at the sword.
Can’t wait. But only when the stars are aligned… ?
Aiden says
This cover whacked me in the face. I can’t wait to read her adventures. You’re spoiling us.
Nona says
Ditto what they said,
Fantastic cover!
Tamara says
I wasn’t expecting Maud. Beautiful.
Diane D says
Wow — mission definitely accomplished!
Now I’m eager for the book!
Cheryl says
Perfect!