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The Dogs of War

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Fiction Mystery & Thriller Mystery & Thriller Suspense Historical Fiction

by Frederick Forsyth

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3.96 (14.9K ratings)
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description 400 pages

The Dogs of War by Frederick Forsyth holds a well received rating of 3.96 out of 5, based on 14.9K reader ratings. First published in 1974. The book spans 400 pages.

About The Dogs of War

Note: Alternate-Cover for this ISBN can be found here.In a remote corner of Zangara, a small republic in Africa, lies Crystal Mountain. At certain times of the day the mountain emits a strange glow. Only Sir James Manson knows why. The mountain contains ten billion dollars worth of the world's most valuable mineral, platinum. Now the only question is, how to get hold of it. Sir James knows how. Invade the country with a band of savage, cold-blooded mercenaries. Topple the government and set up a puppet dictatorship. Unleash the dogs of war.

Detail Value
Author Frederick Forsyth
Published 1974
Pages 400
Genres Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense, Historical Fiction
Average Rating 3.96 / 5.00
Total Ratings 14,860

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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14.9K ratings
With a rating of 3.96, The Dogs of War is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs on par.

How It Compares

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Dogs of War?

The Dogs of War is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is The Dogs of War worth reading?

Based on 14.9K reader ratings, The Dogs of War has an average score of 3.96 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is The Dogs of War?

The Dogs of War has 400 pages.

Who wrote The Dogs of War?

The Dogs of War was written by Frederick Forsyth. It was first published in 1974.

What is the ISBN for The Dogs of War?

The ISBN-13 for The Dogs of War is 9780553268460.0.

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