Author Ann Aguirre revealed this gorgeous new cover art for her upcoming Sirantha Jax novel titled Doubleblind due out in October 2009 on her blog today. I found it so beautiful and striking that I couldn't help but want it to grace my blog for a spell.
Doubleblind is the third novel in Ann Aguirre's captivating sci fi romance series featuring the heroine space "jumper" Sirantha Jax.
I love the way this cover portrays Jax. Her hair has grown in since Wanderlust and she's gained a bit more muscle.... she looks more beautiful than ever. But what truly draws me to this cover is Jax's facial expression. The cover artist must be reading these books, because she or he has perfectly captured the spirit of Jax in the art: She's fierce, determined, and headstrong, yet she exudes this air of melancholy that tugs at your heart. I'm so looking forward to reading Doubleblind. Especially after the heartbreaking ending of Wanderlust...
I also love the title tag line:
Humanity's last hope. Run for your lives.
If you've already read Grimspace and Wanderlust, you just know therein lies nothing but the truth!
*sigh*
Jax, Jax, Jax....
*double sigh*
Anyone want to speculate on the meaning behind the title Doubleblind? I'm thinking that Jax is going to be blind to two major deceptions that will seriously jeopardize her mission and or the safety of her and her crew. Something like that, anyway. ;o)
To take a closer look at the cover art for Doubleblind, visit Ann Aguirre's blog.
And if you haven't yet read Grimspace and Wanderlust, I highly recommend you do.
Gad but I love those books. I don't get it really because I'm not that big a sci-fi chick but Jax's voice in my head... Love it.
ReplyDeleteOh, I know exactly what you mean about Jax's voice in your head, Rosie. It's the same way with me.
ReplyDeleteAnd the way she just gets into your heart and you just want to fix her. Well... not fix her. Because if she wasn't the way she is, she wouldn't be Jax, you know? I don't know. I just want her to be content. And whole. And I want her to be secure with sharing herself with someone, friend and lover.
You're right, Christine! That is one fabulous cover. This series is quite popular!
ReplyDeleteSpeculate?
ReplyDelete:Cheshire cat smile:
*cough*
:fakes innocence:
I have nothing but big love for this series and the author who writes it.
ReplyDeleteI hope Ann doesn't make Jax and March suffer too much.
"I'm thinking that Jax is going to be blind to two major deceptions that will seriously jeopardize her mission and or the safety of her and her crew."
ReplyDeleteThat's an excellent guess.
It's also a tweak of the word Double-blind, which is used in this context:
"Term used to described a study in which both the investigator and the participant are blind to (unaware of) the nature of the treatment the participant is receiving. Double-blind trials are thought to produce objective results, since the expectations of the researcher and the participant about the experimental treatment such as a drug do not affect the outcome."
So, someone is going to test Jax in some way and she doesn't know it?
ReplyDeleteI agree Christine:
ReplyDeleteThe cover art for this book is fabulous. Really does make me want to reach out and touch it!
Regards
L
Alright, Alright you twisted my arm this will be next on the reading pile. Sheesh!
ReplyDeleteAmy:: You're right. Sirantha Jax has a lot of devoted fans.
ReplyDeleteAztecLady:: Oh well, not all of us are privy to such detailed information, i.e., the book. LOL ;)
Kate:: Don't remind me of where we left of at the end of Wanderlust! It's a long time to October...
Ann:: Uh oh. That definition of Double-blind makes me nervous. But then again, has the makings for a complex and intriguing plot.
Lea:: Have you read this series yet? If not, you should!
Sarai:: YAY!! I hope you enjoy it! :)
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ReplyDeleteYou're right -- it is a very twisty, snaking plot, but I really think you'll be pleased. It's the longest Jax book to date, 97K.
ReplyDeleteAnd Killbox... damn. *g*
Oh geez. You're killing me here, Ann. Killbox is what? 2010? And you begin torturing me now? LOL!
ReplyDeleteAww, thank you so very much, Jace! :)
ReplyDeleteI saw this cover yesterday and it inspired me to go to the gym! Yes, my mind works in weird ways. I just love the muscle definition on the depiction of Jax on the cover!
ReplyDeleteAnd the way she just gets into your heart and you just want to fix her. Well... not fix her. Because if she wasn't the way she is, she wouldn't be Jax, you know? I don't know. I just want her to be content. And whole. And I want her to be secure with sharing herself with someone, friend and lover.
OK, this has REALLY got me wanting to read Grimspace! Jax sounds VERY interesting :)
Jax looks amazing on this cover. Truly.
ReplyDeleteYou should definitely read the Sirantha Jax books, orannia. I think you'll like them. Jax is a tough one to get close to, but as you get deeper into the world and her thoughts, you really do start to understand and connect with her. And then you can't let go.
I really do love this cover. And I, too, am hoping for some little bit of hope after the ending of Wanderlust. *sob*
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