by Dick Francis
First published 1990
James Tyrone watches his fellow reporter Bert Checkov plummet to his death. The official verdict calls it an accident, but Tyrone sees the signs of something darker. He believes Checkov was murdered and sets out to gather the evidence that will prove it. Tyrone digs into his colleague's recent assignments and discovers connections that put his own life at risk. The deeper he investigates, the more he realizes that nothing in this case is certain. Powerful forces want the truth buried with Checkov. Tyrone must decide how far he will go to expose a killer, knowing that his pursuit of justice could cost him everything. Francis weaves a tale of journalistic integrity tested against deadly opposition, where one man's search for truth becomes a fight for survival.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, investigation
224 pages · Hardcover · Michael Joseph Ltd