Ghost Season Is Available Now in a Stunning New Paperback Edition!
Happy publication day to the brand-new paperback edition of Ghost Season, Fatin Abbas's must-read debut novel following five characters caught in the crosshairs of conflict on the Sudanese border. Awash with praise from the likes of The New York Times, Publisher's Weekly and more, Ghost Season is a gripping, dynamic debut that expertly weaves the story of Sudan's partition into the fabric of characters experiencing love, loss and the forging of bonds stronger than blood…
About the Cover Redesign
“I wanted the paperback cover to really have that sense of presence and that rootedness of where we know Sudan to be in the moment, but also our hopes for the country.” - Niki Igbaroola, Jacaranda's Campaigns Manager.
The new paperback edition of Ghost Season sees the novel’s cover receive a striking new look, featuring a rich, deep green hue and imagery drawn from a map of Sudan.
In an interview about the redesign, Niki Igbaroola, Jacaranda’s Campaigns Manager, explained that she wanted the new cover to honour the people of Sudan. The vivid green references both the colours of the Sudanese flag and the country’s natural resources, while also symbolising ideas of prosperity and hope and the vision of a future Sudan where people are able to live safely.
Nevertheless, while the new cover looks towards the future, it still retains subtle nods to the original hardback jacket, with elements such as the typography remaining largely the same to create a sense of continuity between the two editions.
Want to find out more about the cover design process? Watch the full interview with Niki here.
Join in the Conversation
Whether you’re diving into the story for the first time or revisiting an old favourite - we want to hear your thoughts on this daring debut! Share your thoughts and photos using #GhostSeason and be sure to tag @jacarandabooks on socials.
Praise for Ghost Season
“Abbas skillfully navigates boundaries between the disparate players and builds a fine drama out of their negotiations and bonds. Readers will be captivated by this immersive novel.” – Publisher's Weekly
“a daring debut” – The New York Times
“A triumph of storytelling: richly imagined, finely wrought and filled with such vivid, wondrous characters. I finished this book and immediately wanted to read it again. Abbas is a writer of prodigious powers.” – Novuyo Rosa Tshuma, author of House of Stone
“Utterly mesmerizing, and a brilliant depiction of the blurry psychological and physical borders that divide Sudan and South Sudan. An extremely promising and important first novel.” – Dave Eggers, author of The Every and What is the What
Where to Buy
The brand new paperback edition of Ghost Season is available to purchase here, on bookshop.org and everywhere books are sold. Want a read for on the go? Ghost Season is also available in eBook here and on all eBook platforms.