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The Dogs Of War

A legendary thriller from the international bestselling author of The Day of the Jackal, now a major TV series starring Eddie Redmayne

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The Dogs Of War

By: Frederick Forsyth
Narrated by: David Rintoul
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An astonishing discovery is made in the remote African republic of Zangaro, one which could change the course of a nation's history forever. But such a discovery cannot be kept secret for long and Sir James Manson will stop at nothing to protect this find. A ruthless and bloody-minded tycoon, Manson immediately hires an army of mercenaries and with this deadly crew behind him he sets out to topple the government and replace its dictator with a puppet president.

But news of the discovery has reached Russia - and suddenly Manson finds he no longer makes the rules in this power game. A game in which win or lose means life or death.

In this masterful thriller of international intrigue, Frederick Forsyth delivers a tense, brutal and always believable tale that will satisfy die-hard fans and newcomers alike.


© Frederick Forsyth 1987 (P) Penguin Audio 2011

 Suspense Thriller & Suspense War Africa
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Critic reviews

Audacious and authoritative
What keeps you reading - absorbed, excited, fearfully tense - is its details of the plotting of the coup
Enormous and convincing detail, and a shattering climax
All stars
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Gripping, as are all FF’s novels, but a tad more gory than most, this book tells a tale of greed, deception, murder, and mercenaries sent to replace a corrupt African government with another corrupt but more manageable African government.

The reader switches from thev’scare the neighbours’ loud to the ‘What did he say’ inaudible whisper. But he deginitely gives his reading-skill all, throughout.

Another great tale from Mr Forsyth

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David Rintoul, really does justice to Forsyth's books, the book is very strong in detail (which I like) as it helps you understand the whole story.
The ending was totally unexpected, which was so good as many books are truly so predictable. A thumping good book.

A Forsyth Masterpiece

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Would you consider the audio edition of Dogs of War to be better than the print version?

Superb narration and as I don't have time to "read" having young kids and travelling loads, this was great.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Dogs of War?

Great twist at the end and Spanish Harlem!

What about David Rintoul’s performance did you like?

David riotoul is a GOD! Surely Richard Burton's love child!
Such excellent diction and a great voice actor painting a wonderful verbal canvass in the head

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Compelling....

Great story creating superb visuals in the head

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Masterfully written, splendidly told and with a very fine ending. Forsyth is a spellbinding writer.

Cracking tale

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loved every minute, forsyth is the master of a slow build up, every detail is fascinating, the reader does a great job too

almost makes me want to become a mercenary

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