Shadows Horror Book Cover Design (Evoking horror and scary)

Visuals: A dimly lit street with old-fashioned street lamps casting eerie shadows. A camera set up, slightly off to the side capturing footage of a figure resembling the protagonist lurking next to a blood-stained fence. The background includes ominous clouds partially covering the moon, creating a foreboding atmosphere.

Typography: Gothic and distressed typeface in bold red for the title "In My Own Image," while the author's name "Ken Austin" is in a smaller, clean serif font in white, placed at the bottom.

Layout: The title at the top of the cover, the visual of the neighborhood scene in the middle, with the camera and eerie figure as the focal points. The author's name is at the bottom.

Explanation: This design creates a chilling and suspenseful atmosphere by depicting a night scene in the neighborhood with ominous lighting and shadows, thus emphasizing the horror genre. The Gothic, distressed typeface for the title enhances the sense of unease, while the clean serif font for the author's name provides a contrasting but complementary look. The matte finish paper stock gives a smooth and non-reflective feel to the cover, ensuring that the illustrated night scene retains its eerie ambiance. The spot UV on the title and camera lens makes these elements pop, drawing the reader's attention to the focal points of the disturbing image and the thriller's title.