Utilizing plot as a primary means to articulate his thematic concerns, Stone is unquestionably a masterful storyteller. Dog Soldiers is methodically developed by sustained and riveting suspense. The reader becomes engrossed in the intricacies of the narrative and personalities of the major and minor characters. Noted for his descriptive and compulsive sense of detail, Stone creates a vivid picture of a place in time realized by few. Employing convincing and powerful dialogue, Stone produces a tightly written, cynical, and relentless novel worthy of admiration and respect.