Authors-Readers Connect discussion

I've received from my artist 4 book cover options for my new SF novel, "The Belt." The story is set on Mars and in the asteroid belt. Please let me know which you prefer and why (if you know why). These links are to the images stored on my author website:

#1: https://www.daleelehman.com/wp-conten...
#2: https://www.daleelehman.com/wp-conten...
#3: https://www.daleelehman.com/wp-conten...
#4: https://www.daleelehman.com/wp-conten...

Thank you!

Hi Dale,
#1 tops my list only because it reminds me of the Mars photos we've all seen, the real ones actually from Mars. However, if this book is on the dark side (story-wise) then I might prefer #2.
I think all 4 of them are pretty well done. Looks like you've got a good artist.

#1 Dale

Thank you, J and AJ! [Are you related? ;-)]

The only one I don't like as much is #3 and that is because I think it is too dark to attract browsing readers' attention.

Thanks Anna. I agree with that.

I like #1. That cover reflects the deep red color of Mars. I wouldn't think this was the planet Mars from looking at the others.

But all of them are well done. Congratulations.

#1 is stunning. The lights on top of the structures draw the eye. The colors are great as in #4. All nicely done. Least liked is #2 due to the font. #3 is too dark. Great cover artist! You may have to share his/her info!

Thank you, folks! I'm going with option #1 based on input from here and elsewhere.

D: You can find my cover artist here: https://99designs.com/profiles/proi. His prices are pretty reasonable. I've used him for all my books.