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.
Reviewers say:
“One of the five best space operas ever written. Hands down!”
“Loved Deception even more than Conspiracy… well-written, fast-paced, a story of substance.”
“An absolutely breathtaking story combining the best of science fiction and romance.”
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 her father’s death and intends to keep her distance. That lasts until the Fleet demands her skills. Walking away isn’t an option, so she agrees to help on one condition, she stays as far from Saahren as possible.
That part doesn’t last.
Someone else hasn’t let her go. To end the chase, Allysha makes a choice, one that puts her back in the hands of a man who’s already betrayed her. She tells herself it’s the only way to fix things.
But this time, she may be stepping into something far worse than she imagined, and face Saahren with an impossible choice.
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FAQ
Yes. Deception completes the story that begins in Conspiracy.
Yes. The relationship deepens as the political stakes escalate. The romance never replaces the action.
Moderate heat. The focus remains on story and slow-burn tension, with one or two explicit on-page scenes.
No. The Ptorix are fully non-humanoid aliens with their own biology, culture, and political agenda. They are not shifters or modified humans. See the series page for more information.
No. The Ptorix Empire stands alone.
Trust, manipulation, redemption, and the cost of power.
Science fiction action romance
Space opera with political tension
Features non-humanoid aliens and galaxy-spanning conspiracy
Second-chance tension
Betrayal and hidden agendas
Galaxy-spanning conspiracy
High-stakes political action
Alpha hero
Strong, capable heroine