Death at the Paper Palace Cover

Oil and Acrylic on canvas

24 × 36 inches

This piece, which serves as the cover of Death at the Paper Palace, is rich with depth and quiet symbolism, offering subtle Easter eggs for mystery lovers to discover. The Gables are a homeschooling family, making it beautifully fitting that the models for this painting are homeschoolers themselves—a reflection of life and art intertwined. Because art is a central motif in the story, Becca Gables and her children—Violet, Oliver, and Hazel—are depicted here, gathered in an art museum, their attention captured by a painting that invites both contemplation and tension. Becca’s gentle grasp of Hazel’s hand echoes the tenderness of the family’s bond—a quiet reminder of faith, family, and the beauty found in exploring the world together.