Sarah Ash – fantasy author

One of the most exciting moments after delivering a manuscript is waiting with bated breath to see the artwork that’s been commissioned by the publishers to go on the cover. And I was so excited when my editor, Anne Groell, sent me my first preview of the cover by talented artist Phil Heffernan.

I’m really thrilled and delighted to be able to present it to you! If you’d like to see more of his work, please do check out his website at www.philheffernan.com.

I’d been wondering for some time what image a manga [-inspired] artist might draw after reading The Tears of Artamon.

Here is Andy Hepworth’s striking portrayal of Khezef after Gavril’s final transformation in Children of the Serpent Gate.

To view more of Andy’s work, please visit www.andyhepworth.com.

And here’s a handy guide to identifying a Drahhaoul.

The Seven Angels of Destruction — or the Seven Drakhaoulim

• NILAIHAH — the golden-tongued, the Poet (golden eyes)
• BELBERITH — the Warrior of the Malachite Armour (green eyes)
• ADRAMELECH — the Dreamer (amethyst eyes)
• SAHARIEL — the Spell-Binder (scarlet and black eyes)
• ZA’AFIEL — Silver-Haired, the Spinner of Winds (silver eyes)
• KHEZEF — the Bringer of Death (indigo eyes)
• NAGAR/NAGAZDIEL — Prince of the Realm of Shadows (black and scarlet eyes)