Book description
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.
In this masterful thriller of international intrigue, Frederick
Forsyth delivers a tense, brutal and always believable tale that will
satisfy die-hard fans and newcomers alike.
Frederick Forsyth is the author of a number of bestselling novels
including
The Day of the Jackel
,
The Odessa File
,
The Dogs of War
,
The Devil's Alternative
and
The Fourth Protocol
. He lives in Hertfordshire, England
