The Cobra
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4.0 • 755 Ratings
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Publisher Description
For decades, the West has been fighting the cocaine cartels-and losing- until the president decides enough is enough and asks one man to take charge. His task: to destroy the cocaine industry. His name: Cobra. It is the ultimate secret war. But only one side can win...
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Veteran Forsyth (The Day of the Jackal) shows once again he's a master of the political thriller by taking a simple but completely original idea and turning it into a compelling story. The unnamed Obama-like U.S. president, disgusted by the horrors wrought by illegal drug trafficking, decides to bring the entire weight and resources of the federal government against the international cocaine trade. He first declares drug traders and their cartels to be terrorists, subjecting them to new and extensive legal procedures, then he brings in ex-CIA director Paul Devereaux to head the team that will implement the effort. Devereaux, known as the Cobra from his operations days, is old school smart, ruthless, unrelenting, and bestowed by the president with free rein to call in any arm of the government. Forsyth lays out how it would all work, and readers will follow eagerly along, always thinking, yes, why don't they do this in real life? The answer to that question lies at the heart of this forceful, suspenseful, intelligent novel.
Customer Reviews
The Cobra
Four stars plus.
Such a fast paced read, with some neat twists and turns, held me captivated until the ending. I thought the ending was weak and the book flamed out. The main character would have never let his guard down as it was put forth. BUT I will definitely try another book.
Cobra
Long read but very detailed and educational. Cocaine is a double edged sword and this book certainly details what coke does.
Solid Forsyth
Another fascinating thriller from one of the all time greats. Definitely worth the time.