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In the remote corner of Zangaro, a small republic in Africa, the imposing Crystal Mountain emits a strange glow at certain times, its mystery known only to Sir James Manson. Hidden beneath its peaks lies an estimated ten‑billion‑dollar supply of platinum, the world’s most valuable mineral. Manson, an expert in covert operations, plans to exploit this wealth by orchestrating a violent takeover of Zangaro with a band of ruthless mercenaries. His aim is to topple the existing government, install a puppet dictatorship, and unleash his "dogs of war” to secure the mountain’s riches for the chosen few.
First publish date: 1974
Genre: Thriller/Political Thriller
Authors: Frederick Forsyth
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