by Dick Francis
First published 2005
Sid Halley once commanded respect on the racetrack as a top jockey. Those days are behind him now. He works for a detective agency, trading the thunder of hooves for the grittier world of criminal investigation. A bullet from a small-time criminal has left its mark, but Halley's troubles are just beginning. He faces a network of sophisticated criminals who operate with the precision of thoroughbred racehorses. These aren't street corner thugs. They're organized, dangerous, and they play for keeps. Halley must navigate this treacherous field where his survival hangs in the balance. His racing background taught him about calculated risks and split-second decisions. Now he'll need every bit of that experience to stay alive in a game where the stakes are life and death.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller, detective, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, high-stakes, underdog
288 pages · Mass Market Paperback · G.P. Putnam's Sons