The Dogs of War
In a remote corner of Zangaro, 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 dollar's worth of the world's most valuable mineral, platinum. "Not only...
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In a remote corner of Zangaro, 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 dollar's worth of the world's most valuable mineral, platinum. "Not only exciting but truly surprising"--Atlantic. 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.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780553268461 (0553268465)
Publish date: September 1st 1982
Publisher: Bantam
Pages no: 400
Edition language: English
Category:
Adventure,
Cultural,
Africa,
Mystery,
War,
Military,
Spy Thriller,
Espionage,
Thriller,
Action,
Suspense,
Fiction
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