As each contest progresses, it's harder to decide the winners, which is a reason why it took me so long to come up with the results!

Honorable mentions: 

lrafael98 

I really liked the manip- you can barely tell that from the original picture. However beautiful, I do think that the cover could have had more objects or decorations. 

I think that this cover would go beautifully for a mystery/thriller book, bevel text and all! But I also thought that it looked a bit plain. 

please pm winterinheaven for FIVE honest comments on any of your books

Third place goes to -verdigris-

I think this is really professional looking- from the background to the text, to the manip of the original picture. However, I do think that you could've add more to your graphic-otherwise, well done!

please PM -verdant- for a custom graphic!

second place is awarded to geminigraphics

Firstly, congrats on using two of the pictures offered! Secondly, I have to say, this is absolutely breathtaking. I would continue to compliment you if I weren't so lazy. My only issue would probably be to make your graphic a bit brighter- otherwise CONGRATS!

Pm -TheAnimeFreak- for your character drawing!

Lastly, first place goes to ironic-faith

This cover looks really professional- I think that everything about this cover is goals! I like how you played around with hue & saturation and the glow of the text! Bravo!

Pm -Vellichor for her resource pack & a custom banner! 

Keep your eyes peeled for the next contest!