This cover art for Doubting River combines the silhouette of a black retriever, River, with a scenic depiction of a Southern lakeside landscape. The subtle layering of trees and foliage within the silhouette evokes the serene beauty of the American South, while the boy and man at the bottom illustrate the heartfelt connection between family and the shared journey of healing. The use of green tones and watercolor textures aligns with the somber yet hopeful mood of the story. The inclusion of natural elements, such as leaves and soft butterflies, suggests growth and transformation. This design balances the story’s emotional core while maintaining an adult Southern fiction aesthetic.