A spacecraft flies past a large gas giant and moons towards a glowing blue cosmic anomaly in a starry sci-fi scene.

Overall Concept and Mood: The cover should evoke a sense of epic space opera adventure, blending wonder, danger, and cosmic mystery. The scene captures the pivotal moment of humanity confronting "the Rift"—a massive, unstable wormhole anomaly near Jupiter—symbolizing the book's themes of exploration, betrayal, and multiplanetary ambition. Use a dark, starry space backdrop to convey isolation and vastness, with dramatic lighting from the Rift's glow casting ethereal highlights on the elements. The color palette should include deep blacks and blues for space, contrasted by Jupiter's warm oranges, reds, and creams, and the Rift's otherworldly purple-blue luminescence. Aim for a cinematic, high-contrast style to build tension and intrigue, appealing to fans of hard sci-fi like Firefly or Babylon 5. Key Visual Elements: Jupiter (Background Planet): Depict Jupiter as a massive, swirling gas giant dominating the lower third of the cover, seen from a slight angle to show its iconic Great Red Spot and banded cloud patterns. The planet's stormy atmosphere should swirl dynamically, with subtle lightning flashes or auroras to hint at gravitational chaos caused by the Rift. Jupiter's rings and a few of its moons (like Europa or Ganymede) could be faintly visible in the distance for added depth, emphasizing the Jovian system's scale and the story's setting. The Rift (Central Anomaly): Position the Rift as the focal point, orbiting Jupiter like a glowing, jagged tear in See more