Final Run

by David E. Meadows

Book Overview

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0425221172
• ISBN13: 9780425221174
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: Berkley Books
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.2" x 6.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher

Customer Reviews

Great comback after last series, back to form.

I found Mr. Meadows last series fairly unrealistic (a giant floating "dock" acres large held up by four ships at each corner). This one however looks like a great new series of an often overlooked chapter in US/USSR history. Good characters, interesting mission, good insight into both the US and Soviet Navies. Kept me reading. I do agree with another reviewer, it was confusing at the end, where was the fire, forward or aft? I decided to just give up trying to figure it out and enjoyed the ending.

Action-Packed Sub Thriller

David Meadows here has penned a compelling submarine novel, accompanied by incredible detail on subs and on the Soviet Union submarine establishment. Two subs -- one an old diesel and the other a Soviet nuclear boat -- sail to their destiny. The ending is not surprising, but you keep reading anyhow, because the characters are so well drawn. Meadows grinds out action-packed prose, most of the time. But sometimes he gets a little too pedantic. But the man knows how to take a simple plot and give it enough twists and turns to keep the reader attentive. This is my first Meadows book, but I'll read more.

"Igor" Meadows Hits His Stride

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.

Submerge Yourself In This All-New Submarine Action-Packed Adventure!

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!

Last US Diesel v. 1st Soviet nuke

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.