THE DOGS OF WAR - AUDIO - Softcover

Forsyth, Frederick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 185686314X ISBN 13: 9781856863148

Publisher: Random House UK, 1996

Synopsis

In a remote corner of Zangaro, a small republic in Africa, lies Crystal Mountain. At certain times of the day the mountain emits a strange glow. Only Sir James Manson knows why. The mountain contains ten billion dollar's worth of the world's most valuable mineral, platinum. "Not only exciting but truly surprising"--Atlantic. Now the only question is, how to get hold of it. Sir James knows how. Invade the country with a band of savage, cold-blooded mercenaries. Topple the government and set up a puppet dictatorship. Unleash the dogs of war.

About this title

About the Author

Former RAF pilot and investigative journalist, Frederick Forsyth defined the modern thriller when he wrote The Day of The Jackal, described by Lee Child as `the book that broke the mould', with its lightning-paced storytelling, effortlessly cool reality and unique insider information. Since then he has written twelve novels which have been bestsellers around the world: The Odessa File, The Dogs of War, The Devil's Alternative, The Fourth Protocol, The Negotiator, The Deceiver, The Fist of God, Icon, Avenger, The Afghan, The Cobra and, most recently, The Kill List. He lives in Buckinghamshire, England.

Review

"What keeps you reading - absorbed, excited, fearfully tense - is its details of the plotting of the coup" * New Statesman * "Enormous and convincing detail, and a shattering climax" * Sunday Mirror * "A super thriller . . . as instantly enthralling as The Day of the Jackal" * Publishers Weekly * "There is no doubt about it. Frederick Forsyth can write spellbinders" * Bestsellers *

Edition details

• Publisher: Random House UK
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 185686314X
• ISBN 13: 9781856863148
• Binding: Paperback