Book 2 of the Ptorix Empire series
The heart-stopping sequel to The Iron Admiral, Conspiracy.
In the end she’ll have to work things out for herself.
The Iron Admiral: Deception is science fiction action romance set against a galaxy-wide conspiracy where trust is a dangerous luxury.
About the book
Grand Admiral Chaka Saahren has everything, except the woman he loves.
Allysha Marten wants nothing to do with him. She blames him for the deaths of innocent civilians, including her father, and she intends to keep her distance. That vow lasts until the Fleet demands her skills for a temporary assignment. She agrees on one condition, avoid Saahren at all costs.
Sean O’Reilly, the cheating husband she left behind, sees Allysha as his only hope. Drowning in debt, he hatches a desperate plan – capture her and force her into one last job, something only she can do, something dangerous enough to save his skin.
Dragged between two men and a plot that stretches across the galaxy, Allysha begins to uncover what has really been happening around her. Betrayals. Secrets. Layers of manipulation. When she realises she has been used for a terrible purpose Saahren will be faced with an impossible choice.
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FAQ
Do I need to read Conspiracy first
Yes. Deception finishes the story started in Conspiracy.
Is there romance
Yes. The relationship deepens but never overtakes the action. The emotional stakes rise alongside the political ones.
How spicy is it
Not quite closed door but not a ‘how to’ manual. Emotion and connection without graphic description.
Are the aliens human-like
No. The Ptorix are non-humanoid with their own motives and internal politics Read more about them here.
Is this connected to other universes
No. The Ptorix Empire stands alone.
Is this hard science fiction
No, but the science is grounded. There’s a strong focus on character, threat, and political tension.
What themes does it explore
Trust. Manipulation. Redemption. Power and its consequences. The cost of truth.
Genre and details
Science fiction action romance
Space opera with political tension
Undercover stakes and conspiracy
Non-humanoid aliens
Series information
Series: Ptorix Empire
Reading order: The Iron Admiral, Conspiracy then The Iron Admiral, Deception
Tropes and elements
Second-chance tension
Forbidden feelings
Betrayal and hidden agendas
Kidnapping attempt
Galaxy-spanning conspiracy
A woman hunted for her skills
A man who must face his past
High-stakes action
Reader praise
Twolip Reviews recommended read “Holy cow! Greta van der Rol’s The Iron Admiral 1: Conspiracy was outstanding, but its sequel is almost beyond compare…. Deception is, in my humble opinion, one of the five best space operas ever written. Hands down!”
“Loved Deception even more than book number one, Conspiracy. Well-written, fast-paced, a story of substance. You’ll read this and its predecessor again and again.”
“I cannot recommend this book strongly enough. The author combined everything that is great about science fiction–space travel, “alien” species, politics, military engagements, technology–and everything that is great about romance–a strong, sexy hero and a strong, sexy heroine–into one absolutely breathtaking story.”