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Book SynopsisDiscover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time
''Fast-paced, full of twists and turns, absolutely marvellous!'' 5***** Reader Review
''Dick Francis never fails to keep you in suspense . . . A cracking story as always'' 5***** Reader Review
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Life as a writer is colder, hungrier work than John Kendall had bargained for. Not even the survival guides he''s written can help him.
So when notorious racehorse trainer Tremayne Vickers approaches Kendall to write his biography, it''s an offer the impoverished writer can''t turn down.
Moving into Vickers'' country home, Kendall quickly becomes immersed in his host''s lifestyle: riding racehorses, making friends, and getting to know the family.
But then a local stable girl is found dead - and the party''s over.
A killer is lurking in the shadows.
And Kendall''s own survival tips are about to become
Trade Review
The narrative is brisk and gripping and the background researched with care . . . the entire story is a pleasure to relish * Scotsman *
Dick Francis's fiction has a secret ingredient - his inimitable knack of grabbing the reader's attention on page one and holding it tight until the very end * Sunday Telegraph *
Francis writing at his best * Evening Standard *
