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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time

''Loads of twists and turns throughout keeps you drawn along. Terrific'' 5***** Reader Review
''Outstanding. Dick Francis delivers in this action-packed thriller that is impossible to put down'' 5***** Reader Review
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Sid Halley, ex-champion jockey turned investigator, is facing his toughest test.

A number of horses have been brutally mutilated, horrifying their owners and the general public. Even Sid''s friend, broadcaster Ellis Quint, has been moved to make a shocking programme about it.

But when Sid is asked to look into the case, the evidence he uncovers points in a startling direction and he finds that his head must overrule his heart. As friends and associates are angered by his discoveries, Sid is drawn into a terrible web of conspiracy and intrigue.

Escape will require all his legendary wits and cunn

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Francis is firmly in the saddle and leaving the opposition standing * Sunday Telegraph *
Francis writing at his best * Evening Standard *
As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing * Daily Mirror *

Come To Grief

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      Publisher Penguin Random House Group
      Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
      Published 10 October 2013
      ISBN-13 9781405916691
      978-1405916691
      ISBN-10 1405916699
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      Sport Horse racing

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time

      ''Loads of twists and turns throughout keeps you drawn along. Terrific'' 5***** Reader Review
      ''Outstanding. Dick Francis delivers in this action-packed thriller that is impossible to put down'' 5***** Reader Review
      ______

      Sid Halley, ex-champion jockey turned investigator, is facing his toughest test.

      A number of horses have been brutally mutilated, horrifying their owners and the general public. Even Sid''s friend, broadcaster Ellis Quint, has been moved to make a shocking programme about it.

      But when Sid is asked to look into the case, the evidence he uncovers points in a startling direction and he finds that his head must overrule his heart. As friends and associates are angered by his discoveries, Sid is drawn into a terrible web of conspiracy and intrigue.

      Escape will require all his legendary wits and cunn

      Trade Review
      Francis is firmly in the saddle and leaving the opposition standing * Sunday Telegraph *
      Francis writing at his best * Evening Standard *
      As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing * Daily Mirror *

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