Captain Kate Mahoney is fighting a bitter custody battle with her ex-husband when she receives orders to report for duty aboard the aircraft carrier ‘Shenandoah’ stationed in the South China Sea as the chief of staff to Commander 7th Fleet. A Philippine warship arrests the crew of a Chinse fishing trawler in the contested Spratly’s archipelago. A US destroyer rams another Chinese fishing vessel and tensions flare. The US administration seeks to ease the situation, Mahoney’s arch enemy, admiral-select LeBlanc, maneuvers to destroy her career. Chinese fighters force a top secret P-8 Poseidon aircraft to land on a Chinese-occupied island in the South China Sea. Everything is unravelling for Captain Mahoney as she seeks to settle the custody battle, deal with LeBlanc, and find a way to retrieve the P-8.
With Her Pacific Showdown – Book 2, Mike Krentz offers readers another Kate Mahoney suspense thriller. The book slowly unfolds Mahoney’s convoluted personal problems as she deals with the needs of her career. A conflict of interests as she is often away at sea. Krentz does not dwell too much on characterization, letting the unfolding dialogue to carry the story, which he does in style. Several female characters dominate the novel, which in many respects leaves Captain Mahoney in a supporting role. Her Pacific Showdown – Book 2 is not an action drama where the US confronts China in the South China Sea, although there are several interesting moments. Readers keen to continue the Kate Mahoney story will no doubt relish this offering from Mike Krentz.
This book is available on Amazon.
About the Author
Mike Krentz writes medical suspense, psychological thrillers, and military fiction featuring complex characters and relationships.
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 Johns Hopkins University.
Following a civilian career as an emergency physician, Mike rededicated his professional life to serve the men and women of America’s Navy and Marine Corps and their families. His last active duty assignment was as 7th Fleet Surgeon on board the flagship, USS BLUE RIDGE, deployed throughout the Western Pacific.
After retiring from the Navy, Dr. Krentz continued his service as a consultant supporting the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center. Upon completion of that mission, he returned to his earliest life passion as a full-time writer.
Dr. Krentz teaches fiction writing and leads an advanced fiction studio at The Muse Writers Center in Norfolk, VA.
Mike’s seven novels, published or under contract, include the DR. ZACK WINSTON SERIES of medical conspiracy thrillers, the MAHONEY & SQUIRE SERIES of military women’s fiction, and a standalone psychological thriller, ANGELS FALLING.
Check out his website: https://mikejkrentz.com/
