The Betrayal Of Fire

by Elisa Erwin

Five guardians with the powers of the gods.

One ancient bet.

Khai, guardian of the oceans, is thrust into a whirlwind of chaos when her long-lost visions suddenly return. Struggling to control her powers, Khai embarks on a quest to unravel mysterious prophecies, all the while grappling with her own insecurities and coming to terms with her past.

Joined by fellow guardians Lumi, Chime, Tuli, and Alandra, the group faces an approaching catastrophe orchestrated by a twisted bet of the gods. The guardians are faced with mysterious clues, hidden truths and conflicting motives threatening to tear them apart. In a race against time, Khai discovers that the true danger lies not only in the foretold disasters but in the very essence of the guardians' powers.

Elisa Erwin's debut novel, The Betrayal of Fire, is a mythic eco-fantasy about five elemental guardians, divine bets, and a world on the brink of collapse. Perfect for readers who crave elemental magic, found family, and women who refuse to stay silent.

256 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 22, 2025

About the author

Elisa Erwin is a film producer by day and a writer by night. She writes about magical secrets, bold heroines and the state of our world.

​She's a German living in Auckland, New Zealand, with her partner and spoiled dog. When she's not dreaming up another story, Elisa loves to explore places and take up a new hobby every other week.

Reviews

[Patsy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book Review: I was given this as an advance reader copy and here are my honest thoughts.

I love the concept of this book and the story that it told. In this book we met five guardians: ​Khai, Chime, Tuli, and Alandra. I loveed the journey to discover and decode the prophecies. I also loved how there was a journey of self discovery.

This book had everything.I was looking for It had angst and tension. Action and gods. It had intrigue and captured me from the first page with the Siberian tiger. I love a book that captures you from the very beginning. That scene alone set the stage for me and the ride I was in for. I love the premise of a modern world with a magical and historical background .

I had never heard of Elisa Erwin until this book but if this book is a peek into her writing, I will definitely be reading more from her.

[Johanna Sendallar · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the book that finally pulled me out of my reading slump! Khai is such a relatable protagonist. Her struggles felt incredibly real and relatable, drawing me in immediately. Normally I am a slow reader with little time, but with this one it was easy to make time for it. As the story unfolded, all the characters grew on me, building a comforting found family. Searching for clues and unraveling the mystery with this group was just fantastic. The plot offered a massive payoff, too. The twists and the betrayal (hint hint), I never saw it coming! Despite the romance moving a little fast for me personally, the overall experience was such good fun! I am on the edge of my seat for the next one.

[Caroline Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Betrayal of a Fire completely captivated me — I genuinely couldn’t put it down and ended up reading it all in a single day. It’s hard to believe that this is Elisa Erwin’s debut novel, because the writing is so natural and compelling. Every page reflects the immense love and dedication she poured into this story. I would wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone, especially to those who are passionate about fantasy. This book is a true gem, and I can’t wait to see what Elisa writes next.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fantasy set in the modern world with an interesting magic build. I couldn't guess what the twist was going to be, which I usually do, so it was refreshing to be surprised. I'm looking forward to the next book!

[Prab · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5

I very much appreciate the short chapters that make for great bite sized reading segments.