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Book SynopsisDiscover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time
''An absolutely enthralling suspense right to the very end'' 5***** Reader Review
''Keeps you on the edge of your seat wondering what is going to happen next'' 5***** Reader Review
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Physics teacher (and crack shot) Jonathan Derry is given some tapes to look after by a friend. They''re not your usual tapes: they hold a computer programme which functions as a bookie-breaking betting system.
When Jonathan''s friend is then killed in a suspicious explosion and two thugs with guns turn up at his house demanding the tapes, Jonathan realises that he''s been handed a whole lot more trouble.
Jonathan knows he won''t be left alone unless he gives them what they want. However, he decides to play his own game. After all, he''s a crack shot.
He can look after himself . . . Can''t he?
Packed with intrigue and hair-r
Trade Review
A regular winner . . . as smooth, swift and lean as ever * 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 *
