Dark Horse

Summary

Imogen Duffy is a young Irish jockey whose fledgling career is given a huge boost when she wins a prestigious horse race at the Cheltenham Steeplechasing Festival.

But all is not well in her life. Her violent and controlling boyfriend Liam, also a jockey, becomes increasingly jealous of her success. When Imogen tries to end their relationship, Liam attacks, threatening to kill her if she leaves him.

Imogen manages to escape to England to continue her riding career at a racing stable in Lambourn. But Liam follows Imogen across the Irish Sea, hell-bent on destroying her career and reputation.

Imogen’s desperate father turns to legendary private investigator Sid Halley for help, who reluctantly agrees to take the case. When Sid’s own life is threatened, he must find out what the hell is going on, before it’s too late …