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2 Formats: CD
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2 Formats: Library CD
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ISBN: 9781664432178
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ISBN: 9781664540002
| Runtime: | 10.27 Hours |
| Category: | Fiction/Thrillers |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
Felix Francis is back with another edge-of-your-seat thriller, in the classic Dick Francis tradition. Undercover investigator Jeff Hinkley is assigned by the British Horseracing Authority to look into the activities of a suspicious racehorse trainer, but as he's tailing his quarry through the Cheltenham Racing Festival, the last thing he expects to witness is a gruesome murder. Could it have something to do with the reason the trainer was banned in the first place-the administration of illegal drugs to his horses? Then many more horses test positive for prohibited stimulants, and someone starts making demands, threatening to completely destroy the integrity of the racing industry. In order to limit the damage to the sport, it's critical that Jeff find the perpetrator ... but he'll soon learn he's up against someone who will stop at nothing to prevail.Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“Felix Francis’ latest mystery does
the family tradition proud…a vivid and fascinating read.” —Washington Times
“[Felix] has the Francis formula down pat, with descriptions of the horse-racing
industry real and exciting and character analysis deep and penetrating…Sharp
and insightful…All the characterizations are acute, as is the plotting, and the
novel is highly recommended.” —Crimespree Magazine
“This is the fourth incredible solo
novel written by Felix Francis, son of the eminent mystery novelist Dick
Francis, and in this latest story, the action and suspense are right on target…An
extremely good story for the mystery lover, and most especially the horseracing
fan. With a fascinating plot, Felix Francis continues to prove that he owns the
wonderful writing style of his famous dad; yet he still has the fresh voice
that allows him to carve a niche in the literary world that is all his own.
Readers can keep looking forward to the next mystery that will open up the
gates and unveil the underbelly of the racetracks of England.” —Suspense Magazine
“Felix Francis wields all of his father’s tools of the trade here, telling a
satisfying story of murder and intrigue that barrels along without losing sight
of the details…This satisfying novel is worthy of the Francis name.” —Shelf Awarenes
“Francis’s fourth solo outing ranks
with the best of his late father’s thrillers set in the British horse racing
world. The compelling main story line deserves high marks for originality.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Francis expertly choreographs
Jeff’s extended cat-and-mouse duel…Fans of both thrillers and horse racing will
be on tenterhooks.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Felix is a master plotter and
suspense builder. A wonderful feature of this book is the wealth of detail
Francis provides about racing…Another Francis thriller in which danger and
suspense build with each scene.” —Booklist
“Michael Neilson is a newcomer to
the Felix-Dick Francis world, but he narrates with perfect aplomb…Neilson
appropriately speeds up his pacing as the action intensifies. His understated
performance matches Jeff’s temperament: innately mild mannered yet steely
enough to dig in his heels when threatened. Less low-key is Neilson’s perfect
over-the-top portrayal of Jeff’s co-worker Crispin, an elderly former spy who
hilariously utters the phrase ‘dear boy’ while doling out information on a
need-to-know basis.” —AudioFile
Author
Author Bio: Felix Francis
Felix Francis is the younger of Dick Francis’ two sons. Over the years, Felix assisted with the research of many of the Dick Francis novels, until he finally took a more significant role in the writing, first with Dead Heat and then increasingly with the bestsellers Silks, Even Money, and Crossfire, all father-son collaborations.
Details
Details
| Available Formats : | CD, Library CD |
| Category: | Fiction/Thrillers |
| Runtime: | 10.27 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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