Dog O’ War: The Lethal Attack That Exposed The Aryan Brotherhood

by Aphrodite Jones

Genres: True Crime

240 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 31, 2026

About the author

Aphrodite Jones is an award-winning American reporter and author who writes about murder. Her knack for detail allows her to dissect bizarre murder cases and bring readers into the heart of darkness. Now, the author has taken her career to TV as the executive producer and TV host of the ID series, True Crime with Aphrodite Jones, which airs on Investigation Discovery.
Jones is now filming her sixth season, uncovering secrets about riveting cases across America. The series follows Jones, who's written a string of best-selling true crime books, as she unravels new mysteries lurking behind cases that shocked America: O.J. Simpson, Scott Peterson, Jon Benet Ramsey, Phil Spector, and the list goes on.

Reviews

[Jill- Host of the Murder Shelf Book Club podcast · Rating 5 out of 5]

A shocking dog mauling that culminates in a horrific death is just the beginning of this harrowing tale. In Dog O’War, Aphrodite Jones delves deep to uncover the chilling circumstances surrounding the presa canario, a rare breed of dog, and reveals how the dogs became savage tools of death in this tragedy. The plot intertwines with the sinister motives of the Aryan Brotherhood, a ruthless prison gang, driven by white supremacy and greed. Through meticulous research and interviews with the deranged individuals involved, Jones provides a profound, albeit disturbing, perspective on a series of extensive crimes. The story also follows two once-prominent lawyers entangled in this twisted scheme. They manipulate others for gain while themselves are being exploited. This ultimately spiraled into an absurd trial that shocks the conscience. By the time I reached page 15, I was utterly captivated, unable to put the book down as I was compelled to uncover the truth.

While the depiction of human behavior can be unsettling, the narrative also reveals positive outcomes that highlight humanity's resilience. It serves as a powerful reminder that even in the darkest circumstances, a silver lining can emerge. I wholeheartedly recommend Aphrodite Jones’s Dog O’War for its compelling narrative, respectful portrayal of the victim, and rigorous research, which collectively illuminate the intricate conditions and consequences at play. As a true crime book podcaster who has read and reviewed hundreds of true crime books, I can confidently say that none have shocked me quite like this tale, where true crime spills over into astonishment and horror.

[Viki Rahjes · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an exceptional book that outlines exactly what happened behind a headlines some of us only vaguely remember. It brings out the truth of the manipulation is not only the correctional system, but of the good people only trying to bring some humanity into that world. They are marked from the beginning as a tool. In this case it cost a dear life.

[Donna McDermott · Rating 5 out of 5]

shocking

This book was quite hard to follow at times as it seemed to jump all over the place, back and forth, and not making the best sense. However this was a truly horrific event and they, all four of them, should have been sentenced t life.

[Anthony Perkins]

Good read