Final Run [Paperback]

David E. Meadows (Author)

Book Description

Series: Final Run | Publication Date: May 6, 2008

THE ALL-NEW SUBMARINE ACTION SERIES

In the Cold War, nuclear submarines lead the fight. But the USS Squallfish is one of the old school—as is her skipper, Captain Chad Shipley. While on a routine patrol, he is ordered to infiltrate the heart of the Soviet Northern Fleet to spy upon the enemy’s nuclear sub capabilities.

But the first Soviet nuclear sub is already under way, and has found its first prey—the Squallfish.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Berkley; First Edition edition (May 6, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425221172
• ISBN-13: 978-0425221174
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 3.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,038,603 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Igor" Meadows Hits His Stride, October 9, 2008

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Andrew S. Niemyer "Old Flyer" (Duluth, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Final Run (Paperback)

After the minor slump his previous series seemed to hit with regards to plot, pacing and dialogue, retired U.S. Navy Captain David "Igor" Meadows has hit his stride with this first in a series of Cold War submarine service novels.

Jumping back and forth between the beginnings of the Soviet Navy's nuclear power program and the end of the U.S. Navy's diesel submarines, he has brought together his previous writing experience and talent to make his characters real and believable, as only a talented veteran can. He is beginning to nibble at the very real world of covert intelligence gathering accomplished during the Cold War by both sides as they exploited subsurface technology gains as well as the rapid expansion of surface and airborne intelligence collection during the period, a time that eventually saw large numbers of casualties and danger as each side sought to gain "one up" on the other. Excellent pacing, crisp dialogue and plotting made this a fast paced and fun new addition to "MIL-LIT."

Best evidence of Meadow's maturing talent is that after finishing this one, I can't wait to read his next installment.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Submerge Yourself In This All-New Submarine Action-Packed Adventure!, July 7, 2008

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Victoria Taylor Murray "Author 'Exposure Behi... (Kentucky, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Final Run (Paperback)

This is the first in David Meadows new SUBMARINE ACTION SERIES and what a terrific first it is at that! I'm such a fan!

I took this book on vacation with me and I'm so happy that I did. The action is fast and the suspense kept me content and busy. Reading this book was the high-light of my vacation. My only regret was that while sun-bathing beside the Las Vegas pool at the hotel I was staying at (every now and again) I would forget to turn and well as you might imagine BOY did I get sun-burnt Ouch! That aside...FINAL RUN is a wonderful story that all action lovers will really enjoy! Take my word for it you do not want to miss reading this one! This story is AMAZING!!!

The Cold War is being fought on every front including under the seas. The year is 1956 a year of transition for the U.S. Navy and advanced nuclear technologically is leading the fight of a lifetime!

The action is fast, the dialogue is thrilling, and the plot is a real nail-chewer!

I'd give this book more than "5" STARS if that were an option!

A MUST READ TO BE SURE!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Last US Diesel v. 1st Soviet nuke, May 29, 2008

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Gerald E. Murphy "Warrior" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Final Run (Paperback)

As all Yanks might expect, this is no contest. But the story as written is a cliff-hanger to the bitter end! BRAVO ZULU! This author must truly understand the life of the old men who wear a dolphin.