“The Wager” is a nonfiction book about a British shipwreck that explores the psychological extreme conditions that British soldiers are driven to desperate lengths to survive. The cover art depicts toy soldiers falling sequentially, symbolizing the escalating chaos and rebellion among survivors as trust breaks down. This further illustrates how one person’s breakdown can trigger a chain reaction among others leading to immense tension and division. The soldiers, painted as the British flag, are toppled by a paper boat, symbolizing their ironic lack of control against the force of nature.