In a remote corner ofZangaro, a small republic in Africa, lies CrystalMountain. At certain times of the day the mountainemits a strange glow. Only mining magnate Sir James Manson, a shadowy titan of London's financial district, knowswhy. 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 gethold 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'├®tat 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.
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"Okay I don't think Forsyth can write a bad book!! This one was amazing too. A coup in an African country, lots of foreign mercenaries, lots of twists and turns, and the planning and prep were as much page turners as the actual climax and ending!" — Robbie (5 out of 5 stars)
"Okay I don't think Forsyth can write a bad book!! This one was amazing too. A coup in an African country, lots of foreign mercenaries, lots of twists and turns, and the planning and prep were as much page turners as the actual climax and ending!"
“Not only exciting but truly surprising.”
“A super thriller...instantly enthralling.”
" A great picture of running an op in Africa during the 60's. "
" the author obviously uses his experience as a BBC correspondence in war-torn Africa to tell the tale of mercenaries overthrowing an African government. a little slow paced at times but still a good read "
" The first chapter is so slow you will want to stop reading it, but keep on. It quickly picks up the pace and is a decent look into how operators use to work "
" Great book. Read it years ago - I really do have to pick it up again. "
" It speaks a lot about African exploitation. Though the action took so long to get to, it's still an interesting read. "
" I read this book over 30 years ago and loved it. The author and this book in particular is one i return to time and time again. "
" This book with its main protagonist Cat Shanon explores the mercenary world. I personally think Sylvester Stallone derived the inspiration for "Expendables" from this novel. But the detailing of Forsyth is unmatchable. "
" I read this book long time ago and liked it very much "
" Interesting narration about a fictional coup d'etat by a really great thriller author. "
" I haven't read Forsyth for many years... this book convinced me that I should stick with that. "
" Read this book over 30 years ago and it still is one of the few books that had such a great surprise ending I didn't see coming. "
" Frederick Davidson reads Forsyth's Dogs of War well and makes for an excellent read of an exciting tale. "
" A bit of a dissapointment after The Day of the Jackal and the Odessa File, but perhaps the subject was just not as close to me. "
" My very favorite Forsyth book. "
" Suggested Subtitle: An Exacting and Complete Manual for Staging a Coup in an African Republic circa 1975 "
" Interesting concept .....but I wonder do we need too much details for a fiction ..... "
" its a great book. i like it. "
" Very good read, well researched and very well written. Big fan of his. "
" As with The Day of the Jackal and The Odessa File, Forsyth gives the reader a gripping action story set against a backdrop that presents a whole subculture and aspect of modern history that will be an education to most. "
" A Typical Forsyth style story with a nice plot... "
" Een beetje gedateerd maar toch mooi om te lezen! "
" Highly entertaining book. My only problem is that I got this in a hostel book swap, and the last 2 pages of the Epilogue were missing! Arghhh! "
Frederick Forsyth is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of several novels, including The Day of the Jackal and The Odessa File, as well as short-story collections and a memoir. He is the winner of three Edgar Awards, and in 2012 he won the Diamond Dagger Award from the Crime Writers’ Association, a lifetime achievement award for sustained excellence. A former Air Force pilot and one-time print and television reporter for the BBC, he has had four movies and two television miniseries made from his works.
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.
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