Book Cover: The Sky Worshipers

Jul 16

History Through Fiction is proud to release the cover design for our upcoming novel, The Sky Worshipers. In her epic debut novel, author F.M. Deemyad reveals the tumultuous world of the Genghis Khan and his followers as the Mongols conquer much of Eurasia during the 13th century. Told through the eyes of three foreign princesses taken captive, this fact-based historical novel shows the complexity and depth of the largest contiguous empire in the history of the world. Written with eloquent detail of the landscape and people, Deemyad goes beyond just historical record by including delicately styled, emotionally moving fictional accounts of the conquered as they fell to the power of the Mongol invaders.

The cover design comes from Ryan Scheife of Mayfly Design in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mayfly Design has been the exclusive cover and layout designer for History Through Fiction. Previous covers include The Education of Delhomme and Resisting Removal, which was nominated as a finalist for the 14th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards.

The Sky Worshipers is scheduled for release on March 2, 2021. This will be the third title by History Through Fiction, which is a new independent press out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Books by History Through Fiction, while fictionalized, are based on real historical events and people. Our authors strive to create compelling narratives that encourage and facilitate further learning and investigation regarding the content of their books. This candid approach helps readers distinguish fact from fiction while being provided access to important and necessary sources.

Read the Feature Article about The Sky Worshipers by publicist Rachel Anderson.

Colin Mustful

Colin Mustful is the founder and editor of History Through Fiction, an independent press dedicated to publishing historical narratives rooted in factual events and compelling characters. A celebrated author and historian whose novel “Reclaiming Mni Sota” recently won the Midwest Book Award for Literary/Contemporary/Historical Fiction, Mustful has penned five historical novels that delve into the complex eras of settler-colonialism and Native American displacement. Combining his interests in history and writing, Mustful holds a Master of Arts in history and a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing. Residing in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he enjoys running, playing soccer, and believes deeply in the power of understanding history to shape a just and sustainable future.