Act of Vengeance

By Millicent Y. Hodge and Millicent Y. Hodge Esq.

Book Overview

The choice was passion or power. She picked one. He picked the other. -- Cruising through a dark thunderstorm between six smaller aircrafts, Air Force Two explodes. Splitting into three pieces at six... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1413431712
• ISBN13: 9781413431711
• Release Date: December 2003
• Publisher: Xlibris
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Getting revenge or getting over it?

Who hasn't been wronged before and contemplated avenging themselves? Normally the person will plot, scheme, or debate on how to get even or exact a plan that will inflict some type of punishment on whomever or whatever was responsible for their hurt, humiliation, or failure. ACT OF VENGEANCE is one of four books in the thriller series by literary newcomer Millicent Y. Hodge. She utilizes her background working on political campaigns and in the White House to give the reader a behind-the-scenes view of political happenings. Four people are on "The List" and all of them are expected to be aboard Air Force Two, the Vice-President's plane, as it lands in New York City. Escorted by six F-16 fighter jets, the plane explodes and crashes into the landing strip at JFK International Airport. It is assumed that all the passengers are dead; yet, witnesses report seeing a parachute in the sky minutes after the plane goes down. FBI Director Charles Thomas was supposed to be aboard Air Force Two, but misses his flight, which ultimately saves his life. Once he arrives on the scene of the crash, he heads up the investigation to find out exactly what happened. Search parties are sent out to recover pieces of the plane as well as the missing bodies, which include the Vice-President, Richard Spaulding. At the reading of his will, three women are present: his wife, his mother, and his college sweetheart. It's apparent that each woman has some stake in his inheritance, but when they continually turn up at the same place, at the same time, it becomes a mystery to Thomas on what their connection really is. Did any of them actually love the VP or are they only out for what they can get financially? Add in a recently arrested former Deputy Attorney General who has been found guilty of his crime, who leads the FBI around dropping clues, yet everyone knows he was in prison at the time of the plane crash. Exactly who is out to get who in ACT OF VENGEANCE? I loved this story and enjoyed the suspense, the action, and the romance involved. Hodge has done a remarkable job of allowing the reader to see the events as they unfold for the characters. In addition, she's melded issues of concern in politics and society, as well as focusing on how the past can affect the future. I have yet to read the other books in this thriller series, but I have added each of them to my reading list. I look forward to Ms. Hodge's future work, as well as one day seeing her films hit the big screen. (RAW Rating: 4.5) Reviewed by Tee C. Royal of The RAWSISTAZ™ Reviewers

"John Grisham Meets Terry McMillan"

This is a riveting book! I read about it in the Washington Post and Essence Magazine.Now I've read all 4 thrillers by Ms. Hodge and her novels are filled with suspense, intrigue and romance. This book is a must buy!

This Thriller is Way Too Juicy Too Miss

Hang on folks . . . the new "Grisham" is here. I read this political thriller in a single sitting. The suspenseful twists and turns just kept coming. "Suger" the Vice President's wife, is a all time * & #*$ & #. She is so evil and "sweet" that you just will not be able to resist her nefarious charms. Ms. Hodge has a unique way of presenting multilayered political chicanery and intrigue in a simple and approachable manner. This obviously results from her extensive real world experience dealing with actual political power players. This book is really quite extraordinary. I recommend this installment of the series with a big thumbs up. Based on the experience of reading Act of Vengence, I will definately read the other three titles in the series.