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Cover Reveal for Thief of Change

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Today we’re excited to host a cover reveal for Thief of Change by J. E. Hannaford, author of SPFBO finalist Gates of Hope. This is the first book in the new Swarmrest series, a fantasy novel with a nod to bio punk and fantasy politics, it is a dual POV novel with a single mother POV and an ambitious older male POV. It also looks at themes of found family, animal companions, what freedom actually means, and power struggles, set in a fantasy city.

So what’s it really about?

Swarmrest is a city ruled by nine Houses, each powered by insect-magic. In Swarmrest, death is the only certainty.

Birdie steals the opportunity for a new future, along with a chance to change the lives of both her people and those clinging to the edges of the city. But, should she fail to take control of this new magic, her children will be at the mercy of the devious Thorns.

When Teon Royal discovers that Birdie has exactly what he planned to steal, Birdie finds herself in a race for power she didn’t choose – against one of the most powerful families in the city – and there can only be one winner.

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This amazing cover was designed by Trif Book Design.

Thief of Change by J. E. Hannaford is releasing 2nd December 2026. Preorder now!

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About the Author

J.E. Hannaford is a Welsh author of fantasy and science fantasy novels including The Black Hind’s Wake, a dystopian folklore fantasy duology. Her short story ‘Maneater’ is set in the world of the Black Hind. She has also written the Aulirean Gates series which begins with the 2025 SPFBO finalist, Gates of Hope. Her newest book is Thief of Change, released in Dec 2026.

J.E. Hannaford also writes shorter works, with short stories published in a number of anthologies, and Unfamiliared, the first Two Chasms novella.

A love of nature, biology and the ocean permeates the pages of J.E. Hannaford’s stories and pours out of the characters who live in it. She lives in West Wales with her family and two dogs. One of the dogs believes she’s an editor, while the other is certain he’s a moonhound.