Hi, Simon,
Thanks for posting. I’m glad to hear from another MASTERMINDS fan.
The first cover was changed because the publisher, Harper Collins, thought the essence of the book could be better represented by the new illustration. I wasn’t really in on the decision. Me? I like both covers. I’m easy.
In PAYBACK, fans can look forward to more action, and a lot of things I can’t tell you about! March 7, 2017 is coming! And thank you for looking forward to it!
Best regards,
—-Gordon Korman—-