Obi-Wan Kenobi is still dealing with grief over the death of another Jedi student, Bruck Chun. Unfortunately, Bruck's father and brother are blaming Obi-Wan on the death, saying that Obi-Wan murdered him! Together with Qui-Gon Jinn his Master, Obi-Wan must clear his name. But even if he is found not guilty, he will gain a hateful enemy. Twelve years later, Obi-Wan is now a Jedi Knight and master to young Anakin Skywalker. Obi-Wan's past is just about to catch up with him as he must face his old enemies. Together with Anakin, Obi-Wan fights off deception with truth, solving a mystery which was never really solved.
Completely enjoyable, it's very hard not to read the whole book in one read. The book is separated generally in two parts, the first part involving Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan, the second part Obi-Wan and Anakin. The first part was very well written, putting Obi-Wan's emotions into words with such reality that you can't help but feel for him. The second part has more action and adventure, ending the story well. We also get to read again about past characters Den and Andra, from book 8, "The Day of Reckoning". Very exciting and fun to read, "Deceptions" is an exceptionally 'special' edition, a must-read for Jedi Apprentice fans.
This series explains a lot about how Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan first meet. Their beginning is far from simple and all smooth-sailings, which would be pretty monotonous if it was. Though the books are said for ages 9-12, like many other reviewers I agree that the Jedi Apprentice Series are for anybody. Extremely well-written, the emotions, thoughts, and feelings of the main characters are very well put down into words. I also like the different array of humans and aliens which are portrayed, both good and bad.
Like I said the rest of the Jedi Apprentice books, altogether 20 books, are written by Jude Watson and are all very highly recommended from me. The books don't really 'end' at all, the books ends in either a cliffhanger or with a little glimpse into the future. Believe me, once you start reading them, you'll want to read the next one... then the next one... I can't wait for Jude Watson's next Star Wars series, The Jedi Quest Series with Obi-Wan Kenobi as the Jedi Master and Anakin Skywalker as the Padawan Apprentice.
Another Star Wars Series I recommend and like a lot are the Young Jedi Knights series. The stories are about Jacen and Jaina Solo (twins of Han and Leia Solo), and their friends as they journey on the road to becoming Jedi Knights. More on the teenager level of reading. For adult readings, a few selections I enjoy reading are "The Thrawn Trilogy", "Rogue Planet", "The Jedi Academy Trilogy", "The Corellian Trilogy", and "The Truce at Bakura".