Claws that Cut Both Ways Cover Reveal

 Here's the cover I've designed for Book 3 of The Psion Saga, Claws that Cut Both Ways! Let me know what you think in the comments. It's version 10 and I'm no perfectionist! :D



The book description (back cover blurb) for the fantasy novel is:

Bal Harar finally found a way to lure Taeon to Reltland—by capturing Sarlice. It won’t be long before the Zeika leader can wield the powers of a master psion, however, to use them fully he must force Taeon to reveal what he can do. The Arcane Arena is the perfect place.

Sarlice is a worthy opponent to the fighters of Feladaire, where she makes her own plan of escape. She knows Taeon will not stay away like she told him to but perhaps, together, they can find a way out of this nest of demons.

Taeon hates the Zeikas now more than ever, but when he finds his own brother among them he has to make a choice. Use him to get more information on his enemies, set him aside or convince him there is a better way of life. 



With AI imagery by DALLE combined with half a day of Photoshop work by me.

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