Author: dickfrancis
Prizewinning jockey Jonah now makes a living as an honest horse trader — but when crooked agents try to lure him into their schemes, he’ll be forced to either play their games or pay the price. “Francis captures our attention and holds us spellbound” (The New York Times Book Review).
An “absolutely brilliant” New York Times bestseller (Larry King): After a suspicious accident at a horse trainer’s annual soirée, wine merchant Tony Beach becomes embroiled in a larger conspiracy. “Few things are more convincing than Dick Francis at a full gallop” ().
In this New York Times bestseller, director Thomas Lyon stumbles into mystery and danger when he sets out to make a film about a notorious crime in the horse-racing scene! “Nothing short of dazzling… A tip-top thriller” (Publishers Weekly).
From a New York Times bestselling author: These 13 tales of murder, bedlam, and horse racing take the reader on an entertaining ride. “Few things are more convincing than Dick Francis at a full gallop” (Chicago Tribune).
A three-time Edgar Award–winning author delivers “one of his best” (The Boston Globe): After discovering the expensive horse he purchased has a defect, Tim delves into the deadly corruption rife within elite horse racing. “Excitingly thunders down the homestretch” (Associated Press).
From a classic Edgar Award–winning author! In this witty and entertaining read, the black sheep son of a Scottish Earl must delve into a baffling affair with his family’s honor — and fortune — at stake. “Nobody sets up a mystery better than Dick Francis” (San Francisco Chronicle).
A New York Times bestseller! When aspiring jockey Ben Juliard agrees to work on his father’s campaign for parliament, he discovers that politics isn’t just complicated — it can be downright deadly. “Nobody sets up a mystery better than Dick Francis” (San Francisco Chronicle).
A New York Times bestseller! Struggling writer John heads to England to interview a racehorse trainer, not realizing his subject is hiding something — and that the assignment could soon turn deadly. “Fast-paced, meticulously plotted… Nobody sets up a mystery better than Dick Francis” (San Francisco Chronicle).
From an Edgar Award–winning Grand Master: A family feud leads steeplechase jockey Kit Fielding down a dangerous path. With over 1,600 five-star ratings on Goodreads, this clever crime novel is “suavely handled and full of suspense” (Publishers Weekly).
An “irresistible” mystery (The New York Times) from an Edgar Award–winning legend: When steeplechase jockey Derek Franklin’s brother is murdered, Derek descends into his brother’s world of dangerous secrets… “Straight is Dick Francis writing at his very, very best” (Larry King).