Born into a powerful ruling elite, Ella's destiny and birthright seem clear—until she uncovers her father's dark plan to secretly unleash a catastrophic Fusion Bomb that could wipe out her beloved hometown and blame the attack on his political opponents.

Determined to stop the impending destruction, Ella must secretly forge an alliance with the very opponents her family seeks to frame. But as the web of conspiracy tightens, Ella finds herself questioning everything—her loyalty, her identity, and even the nature of power itself.

With time running out and enemies on all sides, Ella must rely on her ingenuity, Fire Mage ability, and a handful of unlikely allies to thwart her father's deadly scheme.

For fans of Mistborn and Red Queen, Deceived Mage blends elemental magic, political intrigue, and fast-paced action in a suspenseful short novel where nothing is as it seems, and betrayal lurks around every corner.

Will Ella save Astronova before it's too late?