Description:
She killed her treacherous lover before she escaped the prison camp. Safely back on ship, will she fall prey to her enemy's sinister revenge?
US Navy Commander Jessica "Cricket" Squire is a survivor. Suffering from PTSD after her capture, torture, and rape, the strong-willed pilot makes her way back to the Seventh Fleet flagship against the wishes of her friend and mentor. But when a prescription drug- and alcohol-fueled night hits hard, a moment of weakness in a South Korean port unknowingly exposes her to an assassin's lethal attack.
Back on the ship and underway in the Western Pacific Ocean, Cricket falls sick with symptoms that worsen despite the doctors' diligent efforts to diagnose and treat her. But as others in the crew fall ill and she realizes the source of the threat, she vows to live long enough to get retribution.
Will her plans for payback cross into enemy territory?
Vectors of Vengeance is the gripping fourth book in the Mahoney & Squire Military Fiction series. If you like courageous characters, intense suspense, and page-turning plot twists, then you'll love this thrilling drama from Mike Krentz, US Navy Captain, Medical Corps (retired).
Brief description: Mike Krentz writes medical suspense, psychological thrillers, and military fiction based on his experiences as an emergency physician and US Navy medical officer and flight surgeon.Born and raised in Arizona, Mike earned a classical degree in English from the University of San Francisco, a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin, and a Master of Public Health Degree from The Johns Hopkins University.Following a stellar civilian career in emergency medicine, Mike rededicated his professional life to serve the men and women of America's Navy and Marine Corps and their families. He served in both land-based clinical settings and in afloat warships. His last active-duty assignment was as Seventh Fleet Surgeon on board the flagship, USS Blue Ridge.After retiring from the Navy, Mike continued his service as a consultant to the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center, Health Analysis Department. Upon completion of that mission, he returned to his earliest life passion as a full-time writer. VECTORS OF VENGEANCE is his eighth published novel. He has others in various stages of production.Mike served as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Muse Writers Center, where he also teaches fiction writing and leads an advanced fiction studio.Mike, his wife Kathryn, and miniature schnauzer Yoshi live in Norfolk, VA.
Review Quotes:
Readers' Favorite 5-Star Review:
"Krentz does a fantastic job of blending intense action with deeply emotional character development, making Cricket's journey a powerful combination of vulnerability and strength.
"The close narrative perspective homes in on Cricket's every thought and emotion during harrowing times, yet the sensitive subject matter is always portrayed with depth and respect. The authentic military setting is also vividly rendered, showing Mike Krentz's expertise and bringing readers into the high-stakes world of naval life with meticulous detail and a sense of confidence and authenticity.
"I found Krentz's portrayal of PTSD to be both raw and sensitive, providing a realistic and respectful look at the psychological toll of trauma, and maintaining the pace of a thrilling narrative without ever making the condition itself feel like a gimmick. The seamless integration of suspense and emotional depth is evident in every detail of the complex character development and intense plot, creating a riveting and emotionally resonant read.
"Overall, I strongly recommend Vectors of Vengeance to readers who appreciate military fiction with strong female protagonists and a nuanced exploration of trauma and resilience."
-- Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
"Mike Krentz continues to produce hard hitting, emotional, intense, and realistic narratives about the US and the Korean Peninsula -- one of the most hostile regions and high stakes relationships in the world."
- Colonel (Retired) William Caruso, US Army
"Krentz hits hard with plot twists and character depth that keeps the reader riveted from the first to the last page -- a modern era swashbuckler."
- Captain (Retired) Elwood "Hoppy" Hopkins, Medical Corps, US Navy