{"product_id":"the-dogs-of-war-1","title":"The Dogs Of War by Frederick Forsyth","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"168\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"168\"\u003eBook Summary: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"738\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"191\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"189\"\u003eThe Dogs of War\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (1974) is a gripping political thriller by Frederick Forsyth that explores the dark, secretive world of mercenaries, international finance, and post-colonial exploitation in Africa. The novel follows \u003cstrong data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"407\"\u003eCat Shannon\u003c\/strong\u003e, a seasoned mercenary, who is hired by a British mining tycoon to overthrow the fictional African government of \u003cstrong data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eZangaro\u003c\/strong\u003e, a small, impoverished country rich in platinum. The plot revolves around meticulous planning—smuggling arms, recruiting men, and orchestrating a coup—executed under the guise of a cover business operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003eForsyth meticulously details each stage of the operation, showcasing his signature journalistic style and obsession with realism. However, as the story unfolds, Shannon develops his own moral code and makes an unexpected choice that changes the outcome of the mission entirely. The novel critiques Western corporate greed, neocolonialism, and the moral ambiguity of covert military operations, offering a chillingly plausible portrayal of how wars can be manufactured for profit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003eAbout the Author \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eFrederick Forsyth\u003c\/strong\u003e is a British author and former journalist, best known for his tightly woven, fact-based thrillers that often delve into espionage, geopolitics, and covert operations. Born in 1938, Forsyth began his career as a reporter with Reuters and later the BBC, gaining firsthand exposure to global political crises during the Cold War, which deeply influenced his writing. He shot to fame with his debut novel \u003cem data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003eThe Day of the Jackal\u003c\/em\u003e (1971), and went on to write other bestsellers like \u003cem data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003eThe Odessa File\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eThe Fourth Protocol\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003eThe Dogs of War\u003c\/em\u003e. Known for blending real-world detail with fiction, Forsyth conducts exhaustive research to lend authenticity to his work, often blurring the line between fact and imagination. His influence helped define the modern political thriller genre, earning him a reputation as one of its masters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":43882108780801,"sku":"2OXDB8PA9-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/dogs.jpg?v=1757399932","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-dogs-of-war-1","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}