Plot summary, “Dog Soldiers” by Robert Stone in 5 Minutes - Book Review

“Dog Soldiers“ is a novel written by American author Robert Stone. It was first published in 1974 and is considered one of Stone’s most notable works. The novel is often associated with the counterculture and the Vietnam War era and explores themes of disillusionment, moral ambiguity, and the consequences of choices. The story is set primarily in the 1970s and follows the experiences of journalist John Converse and his wife Marge, who are living in California. Converse has returned from Vietnam with a stash of heroin that he intends to sell to a powerful drug dealer named Hicks. He hopes that the drug deal will provide him with enough money to escape his mounting debts and personal problems. Converse seeks the help of his old friend Ray Hicks, a charismatic and ruthless figure involved in the drug trade. However, as Converse and Marge become embroiled in the dangerous world of drug trafficking, they find themselves caught in a web of deception, violence, and betrayal. The novel explores th