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The Dogs of War

By: Frederick Forsyth
Narrated by: Frederick Davidson
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"Knocking off a bank or an armored truck is merely crude. Knocking off an entire republic has, I feel, a certain style." So says mining magnate Sir James Manson, a shadowy titan of London's financial district, who is scheming a coup d'état in the small West African dictatorship of Zangaro, where a secret source of platinum lies waiting to be exploited.

The man selected to plan and carry out the sack of Zangaro is Cat Shannon, a 33-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.

©1974 Danesbrook Productions Limited (P)1993 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

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Not the best

I am a big fan of Fred's since "Day of the Jackal"
Before Audible I read everything he penned.
I feel the novel was better than the reading and the movie with Christopher Walken was over the top!
Unless you are die hard fan you might not enjoy the precision planing that overwhelms the story.

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Another great book from Forsyth

I recently bought and listen to "The Cobra"...it has been some time since I read some of the authors books...but having read this many years ago...decided to do it again...this time listen and not read.....it is just as good the 2nd time around....

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Enjoyed the story but background noise

As usual enjoy Frederick Forsyth and the story remains relevant. There was background noise that sounded like speech so when I first started listening on my headphones while walking I kept looking around wondering who was talking

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Good book.

Performance was fine but the recording is poor, with digital audio artifacts that distract from the experience.

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Very interesting listen!

While this book is a story of mercenary action in Africa, one kid almost use it as a blueprint for how to do a coup d'etat back in the '80s.

There is a very good plot twist at the end which is well worth the time to get to.

I would highly recommend you listen to this novel if you like reading about mercenaries and their work in Africa and in Europe.

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Great ending

There were so many names of people, it was complicated to follow and keep track of.

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great listen

helped me get through a week of work, I mean give a listen you'll enjoy.

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Great!!!

Intellectual read that covers the psyche of mercenaries. I read A LOT of audible books....this one rates near the top

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A Guide to a Fun Adventure with your friends.

I now know how to plan the logistics of overthrowing a brutal African regime! Good listen.

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Outstanding story and narration

Interesting tale and characters with exceptional narration. Will definitely look for other books by this author.

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