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Book SynopsisDiscover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time
''The characters are superb, the plotting as clever as it gets, the climax nightmarish, the retribution delicious'' 5***** Reader Review
''You can always rely on Dick Francis for a page-turner, and this is no exception'' 5***** Reader Review
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Edward Lincoln has scaled the Himalayas, survived deadly car chases, and defeated scores of assassins. As a movie action man he''s even suffered stoically at the hands of sadistic directors.
After finishing his latest film, he''s asked to visit South Africa to discover why a dying friend''s horses are suddenly failing on the racetrack. Unfortunately, Lincoln''s attempt to help a friend soon puts him in harm''s way.
From a nearly fatal interview to a dangerous accident in a gold mine, it seems only luck is keeping him alive.
And in life, unlike the big screen, there''s no coming ba
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 *
