by Dick Francis
First published 2008
Max Moreton faces deadly trouble when someone starts killing people connected to the racing circuit. The veteran jockey turned investigator finds himself drawn into a web of violence that threatens everyone around the tracks he knows so well. Bodies pile up as Max digs deeper into motives that run from gambling debts to personal vendettas. The killer stays one step ahead while Max races against time to prevent more murders. Each clue leads him closer to danger as he realizes the murderer may be someone he trusts. Francis puts Max through a gauntlet of suspects and false leads in a world where million dollar horses and desperate people create the perfect storm for violence. The investigation tests Max's knowledge of racing's dark corners and his ability to survive when he becomes the next target.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, investigative-journalism
Setting: Racing Circuit
Period: 20th-century
511 pages · Paperback · Large Print Pr
Content warnings: violence