Fear True Crime Book Cover Design (Featuring cityscape, shadow, and streetlight)

Visuals: A shadowy cityscape at night with a singular police badge illuminated by eerie streetlight. The silhouette of a lone officer stands facing the badge, casting a long shadow. Dark blues and blacks dominate the scene with sharp contrasting light to create an ominous and inspiring atmosphere.

Typography: Bold, sans-serif font for the title "30 Years a Cop," in white, positioned prominently at the top. The author's name, "Michael Csoke," in a slightly smaller, italicized version of the same font, placed at the bottom with a subtle glow effect.

Layout: Title centered at the top, cityscape background spreading from top to bottom, officer's silhouette and police badge occupying the lower half. Author’s name aligned centrally at the bottom, slightly overlapping the silhouette’s shadow.

Explanation: The visual composition employs a shadowy cityscape to evoke a sense of fear while the illuminated badge offers a symbol of inspiration and duty. A lone officer silhouette adds familiarity and respect for law enforcement. The choice of bold white typeface stands out against the dark background, enhancing readability and adding a sense of urgency. An italicized author name creates a subtle distinction, complementing the main title's boldness. The layout strategically uses central alignment for visual balance. The textured matte finish emphasizes the gritty reality of a cop’s life, while the spot gloss on the badge draws attention to this pivotal element, suggesting honor and focus amidst darkness.