between confidence and lies.
book three of the Sons of prophecy series
Between Confidence and Lies is the quiet before the storm—deceptively calm, hauntingly serene. Its cover lulls you into a false sense of peace, echoing the momentary stillness between devastation and rebirth. After the weight of Twisted Loyalty, this third installment in The Sons of Prophecy series offers a breath—but not relief.
Crow now stands at the heart of the storm, pulled between conflicting forces: the villain whose grip on the world tightens, and the mother whose own secrets shape his unraveling identity. He walks a tightrope between what he once believed and who he is becoming—his metamorphosis both painful and necessary.
The design reflects this tension. The deep navy of the logo and character details draw your eye, creating an illusion of control. But hidden in plain sight is the true danger. A winged being looms, its gaze fixed, its wings curled protectively—or possessively—around those too consumed by each other to notice what stalks them from the shadows.
Nothing is as it seems. Trust is fragile. And lies are louder in the quiet.
Book Covers, Sigils, and Official Character Art
Concept
The cover of Between Confidence and Lies is deceptively serene—calm on the surface, but heavy with unspoken threat. The deep navy tones draw focus to the characters, giving an illusion of safety and control. But hidden in plain sight, a winged figure looms behind them, its wings curled around those too distracted to see the danger. It’s a visual red herring, echoing the story’s themes of false trust, quiet manipulation, and the darkness that thrives in stillness.
Planning
The cover art for Between Confidence and Lies depicts Chrysalis trapped in Dyardaridge’s grip. I drew inspiration from a scene in Disney’s Hercules, where Hades holds Megara—mirroring the power dynamic between Chrysalis and Dyard. Manipulated and burdened by the mistakes she’s made and the secrets she’s kept, Chrysalis looks to the reader for help, knowing none will come. Meanwhile, Dyardaridge revels in the control he holds, fully aware that she belongs to him now.