The Alienist by Caleb Carr

What a stunning book cover for the Spanish edition of The Alienist. The oil painting color palette really works well for a period story set in 1890’s New York.  The typography is spot on for the thriller/mystery genre.

Does the book cover give the readers a sneak peek of what’s to come? / 90%
Does the book cover let the readers know the book’s genre? / 90%
Does the book cover introduce the book’s protagonist? / 80%
Does the book cover set the right tone for the genre of the book? / 90%
Book Cover Typography / 100%
Book Color Palette  / 90%
Book Cover Imagery / 100%

The Alienist by Caleb Carr was first published in 1994 by Random House.

The books have been adapted into a hit Netflix series, here is a trailer: