Beyond the Code
Kelsey Rae Barthel
(2018)
Fantasy

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To the common world, Aurora Falon is merely the pampered daughter of a rich and influential family. But to the secret world of The Order, she is Luna, the powerful and formidable warrior knight, under the rule of her master, Cole Iver. Together, they strive to bring down Damon Lexus, a wicked master who uses her knights in cowardly and dishonorable ways for her own selfish desires. But when they obtain evidence that may bring her under the judgement of The Order's ruling power, Damon makes a rash decision and orders the assassination of Cole Iver. After a failed attempt at revenge, Luna is pulled from the depths of her dark anger and put on a better path by the Hunter who was ordered to kill her. Together, they will work to break away from being mere tools for the powerful and become heroes.

For the cover design of this fast-paced urban fantasy, an illustration of Luna takes center stage as the main ingredient. A powerful knight wielding a bolt of lightning in one hand and a blade in the other, Luna can be seen sporting a form-fitting black suit complete with her pistol strapped to her hip. Her long straight, jet black hair flowing behind her as she launches herself into the air, while her sharp jade green eyes and ivory pale skin provide a stark contrast to the haze of the city in the background. The title too received a superhero treatment for extra action-packed seasoning.

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