by Dick Francis
First published 1990
A master storyteller, Dick Francis gallops through a treasury of pulse-pounding racing tales. From the mystery of a missing thoroughbred to a ruthless criminal's deadly wager, these richly-drawn stories plunge readers into the high-stakes world of horse racing. Brimming with intrigue, drama, and the irresistible allure of the sport of kings, this collection delivers edge-of-your-seat excitement from a true legend of the genre.
Genres: fiction, adventure, mystery, crime
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: high-stakes, mystery
Setting: Dartmoor, King's Pyland, Wessex
221 pages · Hardcover · W. W. Norton & Company