Charlie Class [Paperback]

David E. Meadows (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 3, 2009

In the last novel of the Final Run series from an author who delivers "rip-snorting, realistic action adventure" (Stephen Coonts), the USS Manta Ray faces off against a Russian Charlie class nuclear sub in the Strait of Gibraltar as the Yom Kippur War puts Israel in a fight for survival.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Berkley; Original edition (November 3, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425231097
• ISBN-13: 978-0425231098
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #286,250 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE AUTHOR'S LAST BOOK, November 27, 2009

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Swubird (Orange County, California) - See all my reviews

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According to the author, David E. Meadows, Charlie Class is his last book for the foreseeable future. In my humble opinion, that's our loss, because if you like high-powered submarine action books, you'll probably enjoy this one. I certainly did. But I have to warn you; it takes a long time to get to the action in this story, which is typical of this author's style. I've read Final Run and Echo Class and he seems to always throw in a lot of personal stuff such as his relationship with his wife (I could care less). All I want is pure realistic, accurately portrayed get-down action with the bad guys being out witted and eventually blown to smithereens. So to me all that personal stuff belongs in another kind of book. But once he finally gets to the meat of the story, I give him an "A" for high interest and fast paced action and, of course, for knowing his way around submarines and their battle tactics.

Charlie Class takes place in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Rota, Spain, and the backdrop is the Yom Kippur War. Syria and Egypt launched a surprise attack on Israel. Naturally, we are aligned with Israel, and Syria and Egypt are allies of the Soviet Union. At the beginning of the Story a Soviet nuclear boat captain pulls a major blunder that puts him directly in the crosshairs of our own nuclear submarine operating in the same general area. So as the story unfolds, the two submarine captains square off on a style reminiscent of the old west fast draws depicted in American cowboy movies. Think High Noon and you've got the idea. And in so many words, the author makes it perfectly clear that the first captain who blinks... loses. What happens? I highly recommend you read this book and find out. I give it five stars.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Charlie E, July 26, 2010

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ceberhardt (ST MARYS, GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Charlie Class (Paperback)

Like another reviewer, I too was an active duty submariner during the time period of the book. It is interesting that the author thanks all the friends and shipmates that provided technical support. Evidently none of them served in submarines. Too much inaccurate info took away from the story: e.g. blowing ballast tanks to change depth (Joe Buff had the same bum dope), transmitting on the floating wire, rig for red in Maneuvering ("Throttle Compartment"), and best of all that a third class petty officer had the best job - no responsibility and no crappy jobs. I guess messcooking is not considered a crappy job. Also needs some QA on the TMA geometries. Too many other inaccuracies to mention. Oh yeah one more, taps with a bosun pipe. This book was given to me - I'll pass next time.

5.0 out of 5 stars A great read, February 27, 2011

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This review is from: Charlie Class (Final Run) (Kindle Edition)

I never knew of David Meadows till I got my Kindle. Now I have gotten all his books that are available on here. This book is part of a 3 book series. And you don't have to read them in order. But it's the best to read them in order. Enjoy all 14 of his books if you can.