Sixth Fleet #4, The: Cobra: Blood Across the Med (Sixth Fleet, 4)

I met Dave (Igor) in 1974. He was a CTI1 (E6) linguist stationed in Athens, and I flew with him over the next 3 years. He was extremely competant, hard working, and very intimidating. Igor stands somewhere in the neighborhood of 6'6". Dave knows the Med better than anyone. He knows the enemy, the tactics, the "game". He's been out there on all the recce aircraft as an aircrewman, been on the ships as a cryptologic direct support rider, and rode the ships as a division officer. He's been on Fleet Staff duty and know's about the integration of fleet sensor information, and how it may affect operations. He's been there and done that. So when you read about the stories, you can really sense what it's like to be in those shoes. Dave knows what he's talking about. Finally, do yourself a favor, go out and read one of his books. He's a raising star in this genre and you won't ever forget his work. He's made a significant difference in the cryptologic community, and I hope that he will continue to influence Naval leadership in the future by writing more. Thanks, Igor!


"Page-Turning Action"...   September 1, 2002
John Savoy (California, "International Film Maker")
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

In writer Meadows last installment of 'The Sixth Fleet Series' "COBRA" the reader is quickly drawn into the plot of the story from page one on in this 'MUST READ' military suspense novel.

Navy Seals are sent on a mission to rescue hostages being held in Algeria, but when they uncover a secret weapon of unthinkable power their new mission suddenly becomes to save the world...

"COBRA" is an exciting ending to an incredible four-book series by David Meadows you don't want to miss!

John Savoy
Savoy International
Motion Pictures Inc.


Relentless Action and Suspense   January 29, 2003
Bonnie Toews (Newcastle, Ontario Canada)
8 out of 10 found this review helpful

In the rising genre of military techno thriller, CAPT. David E. Meadows rises to the top. I have not read the first three books in this series, but "Cobra" is a blood curdling introduction to the madness of radical terrorists and a brilliant testimony to the true bravery of men and women-in this case Americans but we can add in all coalition military forces-put in harm's way defending humanity and our right to freedom. Capt. Meadows has the advantage of an unprecedented background in sea duty, and as a political and military insider serving on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, his fictional scenarios take on a frightening reality of a world most readers never know. Though "Cobra" is set in the future, it could be the story of what is happening right now. All the players are there-North Korea and just substitute Iraq for Algiers-and the threat of mass destruction with biochemical weapons. His characters also demonstrate why we will win the war against terrorism because the bonding between our defenders of the peace manifests a dedication and faith in each other that terrorists, who lead by fear, can never defeat. Whether you are a military person or just a plain civilian, this book grabs you and won't let you put it down until the last word.


The Tom Clancy of the 21st Century   July 27, 2003
C Weber (NY NY)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful

David Meadows is clearly the Tom Clancy of the new century. His knowledge of the Sixth Fleet and the countries of the Med is clearly evident on every page! Moreover, his characters are realistic three dimensional folks that draw you into the story. I am a Navy Reservist and I found these books impossible to put down. I highly recommend the Sixth Fleet series and his new Joint Task Force series to anyone who likes a great, action packed military story!