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The cover presents a serene Oklahoma landscape at sunrise, with rolling fields of tall grass glistening in the morning dew. The horizon transitions subtly into a desolate, snow-covered Russian wilderness near the top, symbolizing the duality of home and battlefield. Anchoring this transition is a pair of worn military boots placed on a rustic wooden porch in the foreground, with faint military dog tags resting beside them. The dog tags are semi-transparent, blending gently into the landscape. The entire scene is enveloped in a deep blue hue that conveys both hope and resilience. Wisps of light clouds add a touch of longing and faith.

The title, "The Long Way Home," appears in a bold yet elegant serif font with slight weathering, blending the themes of grit and emotional depth. The author’s name, "Caleb D. Dickman," is in a clean, modern sans-serif font, smaller in size, placed at the bottom of the cover for subtle prominence.

The top third of the cover is dominated by the Russian wilderness scene while the bottom two-thirds focus on the Oklahoma fields and wooden porch with the boots. The title occupies the middle-dominant position with a slight curve, following the natural shape of the horizon. The subtitle or tagline (if included) is subtly positioned just below the title in a smaller font. The faint military dog tags overlay stretches diagonally across the center, ensuring balance and thematic consistency.