Dick Francis, the bestselling master of mystery and suspense, takes you into the thrilling world of horse racingFor a generous commission, ex-prizewinning jockey Jonah Dereham reluctantly agrees to bid on a young steeplechaser on behalf of a wealthy American woman. But his life is thrust into danger immediately following the auction, when he receives a blow to the head by two thugs demanding … a blow to the head by two thugs demanding ownership of the horse.
Unfortunately that’s just the beginning. Now Jonah must figure out the high stakes game being played, before he becomes its next casualty.
Praise for Dick Francis
‘Dick Francis is a wonder’ Cleveland Plain Dealer
‘Few things are more convincing than Dick Francis at a full gallop’ Chicago Tribune
‘Francis captures our attention and holds us spellbound… all the breathless pace we have come to expect of this superb writer.’ NYT Book Review
‘Few match Francis for dangerous flights of fancy and pure inventive menace’ Boston Herald
‘[The] master of crime fiction and equine thrills’ Newsday
‘Each Francis novel seems to be his best.’ Sunday Oklahoman
‘Few writers have maintained such a high standard of excellence for as long as Dick Francis’ San Diego Union-Tribune
‘[Francis] has the uncanny ability to turn out simply plotted yet charmingly addictive mysteries’ Wall Street Journal
‘Francis is a genius’ Los Angeles Times
‘For more than thirty years, Dick Francis has been mystery’s Gibraltar, a sturdy rock in stormy straits. Nobody executes the whodunit formula better’ Chicago Sun-Times
‘A rare and magical talent… who never writes the same story twice’ San Diego Union-Tribune
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I will read any book written by Dick Francis more than once.
I enjoy Dick Francis. He describes real people in awful circumstances and how they are able to get through it.
Vintage Francis. Have always liked his books.
Another outstanding story by a champion storyteller. I thought it was as good as any of his previous books!
Dick Francis never fails, always an entertaining read. And always learn something new about the horse racing industry.
Typical Dick Francis
The world lost a good author with his death such a short time after his beloved wife, confidant, and researcher. Thankfully, his son is now carrying on the literary tradition.
I like Dick Francis. This wasn’t his best, but a good read non-the-less.
Love Dick Francis,
Love Dick Francis books
Dick Francis is one of my favorite authors. This book continues his high quality of writing!
I love all of dicks books I love all books about horse racing
My 2nd favourite British author
You can never go wrong with Francis!!
I love Dick Francis books. I appreciate his character development in particular.
If you like Dick Francis books, you’ll like this one.
I’ve read every book by Dick and Felix Francis more than once. Just wish for more.
As usual, this book was great, great storyline, great characters buildup, action all the way, and the usual bit of whimsy after the story completed.