Dick Francis, the bestselling master of mystery and suspense, takes you into the thrilling world of horse racing.
Steven Scott may have been a successful, wealthy inventor with no experience in horse racing, yet with the inspired guidance of his trainer, Jody Leeds , and the prowess of a beautiful black hurdler named Energise, he has brought home several wins.
But his winning streak is about to come to a fast end when he discovers trouble in his own stables: trouble that could bring about his own termination if he doesn’t watch his step.
Praise for Dick Francis
‘[Francis] has the uncanny ability to turn out simply plotted yet *charmingly addictive mysteries’ Wall Street Journal*
‘Francis is a genius *’ Los Angeles Times*
‘ A rare and magical talent *… who never writes the same story twice’ San Diego Union-Tribune*
Review
A regular winner * Sunday Express * As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing * Daily Mirror *
From the Back Cover
With a glass of champagne in one hand and binoculars in the other, the world of racing could seem a very cosy and civilized hobby. Especially when your horse has just sprinted past the winning post.
But the pleasure of a day at Sandown is spoiled for Steven Scott when he sacks the trainer of his horses, a man he once thought of as a friend. For although on the surface Jody Leeds is a bright young workaholic, Scott suspects he’s a crook.
Racing may have its rewards but, as Scott finds out to his own cost, not all of them are innocent... or legal.
‘An unfailing supply of well-managed twists’ Sunday Times
Description:
Dick Francis, the bestselling master of mystery and suspense, takes you into the thrilling world of horse racing.
Steven Scott may have been a successful, wealthy inventor with no experience in horse racing, yet with the inspired guidance of his trainer, Jody Leeds , and the prowess of a beautiful black hurdler named Energise, he has brought home several wins. But his winning streak is about to come to a fast end when he discovers trouble in his own stables: trouble that could bring about his own termination if he doesn’t watch his step.
Praise for Dick Francis
‘[Francis] has the uncanny ability to turn out simply plotted yet *charmingly addictive mysteries’ Wall Street Journal* ‘Francis is a genius *’ Los Angeles Times* ‘ A rare and magical talent *… who never writes the same story twice’ San Diego Union-Tribune*
Review
A regular winner * Sunday Express * As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing * Daily Mirror *
From the Back Cover
With a glass of champagne in one hand and binoculars in the other, the world of racing could seem a very cosy and civilized hobby. Especially when your horse has just sprinted past the winning post. But the pleasure of a day at Sandown is spoiled for Steven Scott when he sacks the trainer of his horses, a man he once thought of as a friend. For although on the surface Jody Leeds is a bright young workaholic, Scott suspects he’s a crook. Racing may have its rewards but, as Scott finds out to his own cost, not all of them are innocent... or legal. ‘An unfailing supply of well-managed twists’ Sunday Times