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The cover features a striking scene where a young Black teenager is standing atop a burning Victorian-style villa, engulfed in roaring flames of dark red and orange hues. The sky behind him is ominously smoky, adding a dystopian atmosphere. He holds a gleaming weapon in his right hand, a faint reflection of firelight visible on the surface. Below, faceless silhouettes of individuals stand on the streets, gazing up in awe and fascination. The foreground is dominated by intense contrasts of fiery orange and shadowy black, while the background gradually fades into smoky gray tones to emphasize suspense and action.

Bold, sharp serif font for the title "Trickstar of Time." The letters have a dark red gradient and subtle flame-like patterns that mimic burning edges to match the fiery theme. Underneath, faint, cryptic symbols as accents add an air of mystery.

The image of the protagonist is centralized to ensure focus, with the burning villa taking up the midground of the cover. Silhouettes of the people are positioned in the lower part of the cover. The book title "Trickstar of Time" overlays the sky in the top section, slightly arched and large enough to stand out. The subtitle could subtly appear below in lighter text if needed.