While I still have everyone's attention, what do you think of my description? This is what would go on the back cover. I found this to be the most difficult part to write. I'm not too proud to take any thoughts or suggestions.

Since his earliest memories, the blue orb has dwelled within Crix Emberook. He was instructed to never call upon its enigmatic power in fear that everything would be lost. It was a close friend that must be ignored. He was always able to endure this struggle until a mysterious, black ship blinked into the skyline and crashed nearby.
His quest to investigate this ship thrusts him into a world ruled by an oppressive mechanical force, and they have been searching for the blue orb for decades.
Who truly controls this relentless force? Who is Kerriah, the beautiful woman that has him so captivated? The timing of her arrival and her unique gifts has him questioning everything about her. Now he must assemble the puzzle of the past.
He discovers that a tyrannical force overshadows the entire Oro system. Crix will need to harness the power of the orb, he must become a Tolagon. He finds that nothing is as it seems and the costs are more than he could have imagined . . .

Thanks for the ideas. I've never been truly pleased with the blurb and it's been rewrote quite a bit. As I said, it's the most difficult thing I've had to write. Coming up with a clever hook that's under 200 words is no easy task. I may see if I can take a few last-minute chops at it again. It just needs to be completed before the final cover work is completed.

Here is a revised version of the blurb. I still may go with the original but I'm curious what your thoughts are between the two. Mostly subtle changes.

Revised-
Since his earliest memories, the blue orb has been a part of Crix Emberook. It has dwelled within him, whispering thoughts into his mind, and tempted him to release its energy. He has been warned never to use its enigmatic power in fear that everything would be lost. He was always able to endure this struggle until the day that a mysterious, black ship blinked into the skyline and crashed nearby.
His quest to investigate this ship thrusts him into a world ruled by an oppressive mechanical force, and they have been searching for the blue orb for decades.
Who truly controls this relentless force? Who is Kerriah, the beautiful woman that has him so captivated? The timing of her arrival and her unique gifts has him questioning everything about her. Now he must assemble the puzzle of the past. He must unleash the power of the orb and become a Tolagon.

Original -
Since his earliest memories, the blue orb has dwelled within Crix Emberook. He was instructed to never call upon its enigmatic power in fear that everything would be lost. It was a close friend that must be ignored. He was always able to endure this struggle until a mysterious, black ship blinked into the skyline and crashed nearby.
His quest to investigate this ship thrusts him into a world ruled by an oppressive mechanical force, and they have been searching for the blue orb for decades.
Who truly controls this relentless force? Who is Kerriah, the beautiful woman that has him so captivated? The timing of her arrival and her unique gifts has him questioning everything about her. Now he must assemble the puzzle of the past.
He discovers that a tyrannical force overshadows the entire Oro system. Crix will need to harness the power of the orb, he must become a Tolagon. He finds that nothing is as it seems and the costs are more than he could have imagined . . .

Here is the final cover. It took a lot of back and forth revisions to get here. I can assure you that all the feedback here was taken into consideration and in some cases, used. Thanks for all the input and suggestions. Hopefully, everyone likes it!

Now I'm just waiting on the spine and back.

The book release should be in the next few weeks.

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A big thanks to everyone here that provided input on the book cover design and blurb.

Book one, Tolagon – Age of the Marcks, is now available to read! Book 2, The Core, is soon to follow.

If you enjoy reading Science Fiction and Fantasy, please give my new book a try. I would love to have a discussion here with your thoughts over its characters and their journey.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZN7JV4R/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_rnVVDbV9S0MKP
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tolagon-gregory-benson/1134550610?ean=9781734019605

Here's an excerpt from the book. This scene ties directly to the book cover.

“Krath? Kerriah?” he called out and waited.
He was unable to see anything and swung around desperately, banging his elbow into one of the pillars. A horrible, painful shrill screamed out from the once-silent piece of stone. Crix detected no other sounds within this space and no replies from Kerriah or Krath, only an eerie silence mixed with the throbbing thump of his fast-beating heart. It pounded—pounding so loud he was positive someone or something would hear it. He moved his hands blindly around to assist his lack of sight. The only thing he felt was the irrepressible stone pillars, and each time one was touched, it executed that awful shrill that echoed through the forest.
Where are they?
Thoughts raced through his mind, and he tried not to succumb to the overwhelming feelings of fear and uneasiness. He wanted to take captive every thought. A whispering hiss fluttered from all directions as though something was searching for him. His throat tightened, his stomach felt constricted, and his eyes were unable to focus. Then, at that moment, an icy hand grabbed his shoulder. He helplessly yelled out and awkwardly spun around. There was nothing there: no light, no sounds, not even a wisp of a breeze.

Thanks! It's certainly challenging for a 1st-time author to gain some traction. I knew that going into this. Right now I just need to get some reviews in.