The Quaking Lands (The Jade Demons Book 1)

January 25, 2025

I’ve criticized the quality of Robert Vardeman’s indie reissues before… but by golly, I’m gonna do it again. In case you’re interested, this is the original mass-market cover:

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Fred Capp

12 hours ago

Is there a third choice for a cover?

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