Book cover of 'The Herald's Burden: Rise of the Cythroleni' by Jared M. Felker featuring a heroic adventure scene with a blonde warrior wielding a sword, leaping towards two other characters over a rocky terrain and waterfall. The back cover includes a description of the story.
Triptych sketch of a knight with a shield and sword battling a giant snake. In the first panel, the knight is ready with a shield; in the second, they face the snake; in the third, the knight reaches out to falling figures.

Above: Custom illustrated lettering for the book’s title.

Final Three Draft Sketches

Title text "The Herald's Burden: Rise of the Cythroleni" in stylized font

Below: Full Spread Painting

Illustration of a character reaching towards falling people near a cliff and waterfall, with daggers displayed on the opposite page. Blank scrolls suggest text space.

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Illustration of a medieval dagger with a two-toned blade and twisted green handle.

Middle Grade Novel Cover Wrap for Jared M. Felker’s Novel, The Herald’s Burden: Rise of the Cythroleni

Scroll down to see the sketches, color drafts, title design and the full painting.