Majestic Fantasy Book Cover Design (Featuring runes, swords, and grave)

Visuals: A serene graveyard with a central, slightly elevated grave marked by swords planted near its head. Surrounding the grave are rangers in black cloaks, solemnly bowing their heads in respect. The background is a majestic twilight sky with hints of magical elements like faint glowing runes and ethereal hues.

Typography: The book title "Death of a Hero" in large, elegant serif font with a slightly distressed texture. "John Flanagan" in smaller but clear sans-serif font at the bottom.

Layout: The grave scene centered, book title at the top with a slight arc, author's name at the bottom. The twilight sky forms the backdrop, blending into the graveyard scene seamlessly.

Explanation: The serene graveyard and rangers' sorrowful respects create a mixture of majestic and somber tones appropriate for a fantasy genre. The twilight sky and magical elements hint at the fantasy aspect. The serif font adds a touch of elegance and heroism, and the distressed texture implies a battle fought and lost. The clear sans-serif for the author’s name ensures readability. The matte finish coupled with spot gloss on critical elements makes the cover attractive and attention-grabbing, ensuring it stands out while being visually appealing and genre-representative.