Frederick Forsyth

A British mining magnate hires a mercenary to carry out his plan to overthrow a West African dictator

The Dogs of War

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.

The Dogs Of War

Fabian Kutschera

Usually I am fan of Forsyth thrillers once in a while. This book is from the 70ies and boy did it age poorly. Basically all parts about the fictional African country are racist. All "these people" from Africa are the same in the story. Quite shocking to read this. If you like Thrillers and Forsyth, there are much better ones. 

The Dogs of War

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