Welcome to SixthFleet.Com, the Cyberspace Home of author David E. Meadows. "When Meadows' men set sail, it's sure to be a mission like no other." --W.E.B. Griffin "Rip-snorting, realistic action-adventure from a man who has been there. David Meadows is the real thing," --Stephen Coonts author of numerous bestsellers, including Flight of the Intruder, Saucer, America, and Liberty. "An absorbing, compelling look at America's future place in the world. It's visionary, and scary. Great battle scenes, believable heroes, plus villains you'll love to hate!" -Joe Buff, bestselling author of Straits of Power, Tidal Rip, and Crush Depth. "David E. Meadows is simply the best writer of naval thriller/adventure fiction out there today." --Tom Wilson, acclaimed author of Black Canyon, Desert Fury, Tango Uniform and other best selling military thrillers.

Once again, Capt. David Meadows takes us right to the bridge, in the cockpit, into the thick of battle. Meadows is a military adventure writer who's been there, done it all, and knows the territory. This is as real as it gets. Highly recommended.
--Robert Gandt, best selling author of BLACK STAR and ACTS OF VENGEANCE.

"David E. Meadows is the real thing, a Naval officer with intimate knowledge of military equipment and application of combat arms, and the ability to relate it to others."
--Tom Wilson, acclaimed author of Black Canyon, Desert Fury, Tango Uniform and other best selling military thrillers.

Navy Seal Tucker Raleigh and his crew are on a mission. A freighter is headed to the east coast of the U.S. for only one reason, to bring death and destruction to this country. Abu Alhaul, a known terrorist with ties to the Al Quieda, has a score to settle with Tucker and doesn't seem to care how many die in the process. As the freighter heads toward our coast, the entire crew is infected with smallpox. The plan is to have the crew infect the population once the ship comes into the harbors setting off a massive chain reaction that will cause panic and destruction. Tucker's mission: find this madman and stop him. Action and suspense are the key words in this novel. With the state of the events gong on today, this fictional work is too close to believable. by Louise Riveiro-Mitchell author of Autumn Sky February 2004 "David Meadows delivers one heck of a fast-paced, roller-coaster ride with this exhilarating military thriller. The battle scenes, both in the air and on the ground, are galvanizing - the best I have read yet - suspense-filled and invigorating. Meadows' sense of characterization is well defined, and he has the unique ability to clarify for civilian readers the military mindset, along with the complicated machinery, technical terms, and acronyms within the military lingo. One does hope, however, that Meadows does not prove to be prophetic. The events depicted within the book could easily become fact in today's world, which makes the read even more powerful. A dynamic writer with a fresh voice in this somewhat complicated, technical-ridden, yet intriguing genre. Highly recommended."
--Midwest Book Review Dec 2003

JOINT TASK FORCE AMERICA is book two in the Joint Task Force series by David E. Meadows. Meadows is a Captain in the US Navy, serving at the Pentagon on the Joint Staff of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. His expertise serves to enhance a well-developed sense of drama mixed with interesting, believable characters, and galvanizing action scenes. Terrorist Abu Alhaul blames US Navy SEAL Commander Tucker Raleigh for the death of his family and seeks vengeance against him. After an assassination team fails to kill Raleigh, Abu Alhaul deploys a freighter carrying undisclosed cargo to America. If the freighter reaches American soil, the devastation will be horrendous and many lives will be lost. International intelligence is aware of the freighter but not of its destination nor the exact nature of its dangerous cargo. The Americans, British, and French work together to hunt the freighter, using Raleigh as bait. When intelligence suspects the freighter is headed for Europe, most of the American fleet sails in that direction. Raleigh is sent to the Virginia coast, which is being battered by an approaching hurricane, unaware that the freighter is headed his way.

JOINT TASK FORCE AMERICA is book two in the Joint Task Force series by David E. Meadows. Meadows is a Captain in the US Navy, serving at the Pentagon on the Joint Staff of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. His expertise serves to enhance a well-developed sense of drama mixed with interesting, believable characters and galvanizing action scenes. Terrorist Abu Alhaul blames US Navy SEAL Commander Tucker Raleigh for the death of his family and seeks vengeance against him. After an assassination team fails to kill Raleigh, Abu Alhaul deploys a freighter carrying undisclosed cargo to America. If the freighter reaches American soil, the devastation will be horrendous and many lives will be lost. International intelligence is aware of the freighter but not of its destination nor the exact nature of its dangerous cargo. The Americans, British, and French work together to hunt the freighter, using Raleigh as bait. When intelligence suspects the freighter is headed for Europe, most of the American fleet sails in that direction. Raleigh is sent to the Virginia coast, which is being battered by an approaching hurricane, unaware that the freighter is headed his way. Strap your seatbelt on and be prepared to stay awhile when you pick up this book. The pace is exhilarating and the read so compelling you will not want to put it down. Meadows is the master at creating action scenes packed with tension, dialogue that rings true, and a story line that is so believable, it's scary. His sense of characterization is outstanding: the terrorists he depicts are portrayed so well, they become frightening to the reader, and Admiral Holman and Chief of Staff Leonard Upmann feel like old friends. Meadows offers a welcome touch of romance with this book, a respite against the horrendous doings of the terrorists. No one can top him at describing battle scenes, whether in air or, with this one, on the sea. A powerful, thoroughly entertaining read. Highly recommended.
--Christy Tillery French Midwest Book Review, March 2004

JOINT TASK FORCE AFRICA is Meadows' newest novel scheduled for release in March 2005.

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JOINT TASK FORCE AFRICA A Navy EP-3E is hit by a missile and before the pilot can recover control of the aircraft four aircrew bail out over West Africa, landing in the middle of an African civil war. It is a fast-pace story as Admiral Holman races to rescue the Sailors before they are killed or captured. "Meadows will keep you turning pages and thinking new thoughts." --Newt Gingrich "Rip-snorting, realistic action-adventure from a man who has been there." --Stephen Coonts "When Meadows' men set sail, it's sure to be a mission like no other." --W.E.B. Griffin "Fast-paced, roller-coaster ride with this exhilarating military thriller. Dynamic writer with a fresh voice in this technical-ridden, yet intriguing genre." --Midwest Book Review "An absorbing, compelling look at America's future. Visionary, scary. Great battle scenes, believable heroes, plus villains you'll love to hate!" --Joe Buff, author Tidal Rip.

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