Expect Deception: An Operation Delphi Novel

Just when US WAVE Livvy Delacourt thinks she and her team of psychic Nazi hunters are ready for whatever The Reich can throw at them, Hitler adds to the mix a spy who also happens to be a wizard. Now dark magic is being used to attack US facilities, and Livvy must match wits with the evil wizard, whose objective is to destroy Operation Delphi and all her team. If she fails to ramp up her psychic powers, she may perish―and perhaps cause the US to lose the war with Germany while she’s at it. An emotional journey through paranormal realms, Expect Deception is a fast-paced, suspenseful tale of what happens when US Navy psychics pit themselves against their Nazi counterparts.

Publishers Weekly

"...interesting premise and engaging, escalating plot...and an intriguing setup for a sequel that may entice fans of Ainsworth’s previous books…"

Affaire de Coeur Magazine

"Ainsworth has penned a riveting story full of mysticism, intrigue, and nail-biting suspense.”

Carolina Montague, author of Forever Green, Forever Hunted

"Expect Deception delivers a rousing tale set in a time when the stakes are high and there are severe consequences. The intrepid spunk and dogged determination of Livvy finds her match in Trey’s grounded scientific approach. The characters are vivid, the mystery is compelling, and the punch line at the end will have the reader eager for the next book in the Operation Delphi series."

Patricia Simpson, award-winning author of Gabriel’s Daughter, Imposter Bride, and Spellbound

"Expect Deception starts off with a bang and never lets up, as a psychic defense team matches wits with a Nazi operative bent on destroying the U.S. Navy. The pacing is brisk, the wizardry warfare unique. Readers will be swept away by this spellbinding tale of espionage and illusion.”

Christine London, award-winning author of novels with a "Brit Twist"

"This look into the world of 'The Greatest Generation' has the heart-warming feel of a cozy mystery with the kick of a good thriller . . . you may just find yourself believing in the power of the unknown. Good may triumph over evil, but not without grave cost."

Kathy Nester, book reviewer, NetGalley and A Penny For Your Thoughts

"Ainsworth has crafted a fascinating series that drew me right in and kept me enthralled. Having grown up in Philadelphia, the landmarks are familiar and I found myself researching some of the tactics used by the enemy to see if the Third Reich recruited psychics and dark magic . . . and was able to find other articles that seem to reference similar information, Nazi Occultism. This series is inventive, creative and a unique glimpse into the home front during World War II."

About the Author

JoAnn Smith Ainsworth experienced WWII food rationing, Victory Gardens, and blackout sirens as a child. She lived in Philadelphia during the ’50s and she attended the Berkeley Psychic Institute in the late ’70s. She is the author of five published novels: Expect Trouble, Book 1 of the Operation Delphi series; two historical western romances released from Whiskey Creek Press; and two medieval romantic suspense novels released from Samhain Publishing, Ltd. Ainsworth lives in California. Her most recent book, Expect Betrayal came out on April 18, 2020. To learn more about this award winning author, visit www.joannsmithainsworth.com.

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