The Dogs of War, Frederick Forsyth
The Dogs of War, Frederick Forsyth
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The Dogs of War

Author: Frederick Forsyth

Narrator: Frederick Davidson

Unabridged: 14 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/19/2009

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 mining magnate Sir James Manson, a shadowy titan of London’s financial district, knows why.The mountain contains ten billion dollars’ worth of the world's most valuable mineral, platinum, just waiting to be exploited. Now the only question is how to get hold of it. Sir James knows how: Unleash the dogs of war.“Knocking off a bank or an armored truck is merely crude. Knocking off an entire republic has, I feel, a certain style.” Manson is scheming a coup d'etat in Zangaro, a plan to invade the country with a band of savage, cold-blooded mercenaries and topple the government.The man selected to plan and carry out the mission is Cat Shannon, a thirty-three-year-old Anglo-Irishman from Nigeria. If the goal is clear, the means are not, for there are no up-to-date manuals on overthrowing governments by force.By the time he has set forth this sinister venture in all its ramifications, Frederick Forsyth has fashioned that manual and given us a classic of terror and enthrallment.

About Frederick Forsyth

Frederick Forsyth (1938–2025) was the #1 New York Times bestselling author of several acclaimed novels, including The Day of the Jackal and The Odessa File, as well as short-story collections and a memoir. He won three Edgar Awards, and in 2012 he won the Diamond Dagger Award from the Crime Writers’ Association, a lifetime achievement award for sustained excellence. More than a dozen of his titles have been adapted to film. He was a former pilot for the Royal Air Force and one-time print and television reporter for the BBC. 

About Frederick Davidson

Frederick Davidson (1932–2005), also known as David Case, was one of the most prolific readers in the audiobook industry, recording more than eight hundred audiobooks in his lifetime, including over two hundred for Blackstone Audio. Born in London, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and performed for many years in radio plays for the British Broadcasting Company before coming to America in 1976. He received AudioFile’s Golden Voice Award and numerous Earphones Awards and was nominated for a Grammy for his readings.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Chris

Oh, man. After almost 20 years of reading and enjoying Forsyth's globe-trotting espionage/mystery thrillers, I knew I was bound to come across a clunker, and this one's it. In a way, this book is similar to his deservedly acclaimed "Day of the Jackal" in that in concerns the plot and execution of a......more

Goodreads review by Jim

It's been a lot of years since I last saw any part of the movie & more since I read it, but it aged very well. As usual, Forsyth takes us through a long, convoluted setup that is fascinating, very much the same structure as The Day of the Jackal. The epilogue explains a lot, but... well, I can't say......more

Goodreads review by Martin

Una de las mejores novelas del autor, hay que leerla hoy en día teniendo en cuenta el contexto histórico de la Guerra Fría. Sin embargo, el rol de los mercenarios en África no ha cambiado mucho después de la caída de la Unión Soviética: siguen presentes en muchos países, para respaldar gobiernos dic......more

Goodreads review by Chris

While many of the reviews point to an abundance of information as a downfall I find this to be the major strength of the novel. You are taken on a realistic journey by Forsythe through the shadowy thoroughly researched underworld ending in an unexpected but enjoyable climax. If you enjoyed the detail......more

Quotes

“Not only exciting but truly surprising.” The Atlantic

“A novel of pure escape—which could satisfy even the most jaded reader.” Wall Street Journal

“A super thriller…as instantly enthralling as The Day of the Jackal.” Publishers Weekly

“When it comes to espionage, international intrigue, and suspense, Frederick Forsyth is a master.” Washington Post Book World

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