Whip Hand (Digital Original)

Synopsis

From a New York Times–bestselling author, a &“solid winner in just about any mystery/adventure race&” featuring a private eye targeting racetrack corruption (Kirkus Reviews). Dick Francis, Edgar Award–winning master of mystery and suspense, takes you into the thrilling world of horse racing. Sid Halley&’s career as a jockey—and his marriage—were brought to a sudden end by a heartbreaking accident. His glory days are over, but now, as a private investigator, he still finds a certain satisfaction in successfully solving a case. His latest one, though, could prove to be his undoing. Rosemary Casper, wife of an elite racehorse trainer, has begged for his help in figuring out why her husband&’s most promising horses have been performing so poorly. Halley thinks she&’s overreacting at first. Then hints of deceit and brutal danger make him think twice . . .Praise for the writing of Dick Francis: &“Dick Francis is a wonder.&” —The Plain Dealer &“Few things are more convincing than Dick Francis at a full gallop.&” —Chicago Tribune &“Few match Francis for dangerous flights of fancy and pure inventive menace.&” —Boston Herald &“[The] master of crime fiction and equine thrills.&” —Newsday &“[Francis] has the uncanny ability to turn out simply plotted yet charmingly addictive mysteries.&” —The Wall Street Journal &“Francis is a genius.&” —Los Angeles Times &“Nobody executes the whodunit formula better.&” —Chicago Sun-Times &“A rare and magical talent… who never writes the same story twice.&” —The San Diego Union-Tribune

Copyright:

2019

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

388 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781788634892

Publisher:

Canelo

Date of Addition:

02/03/25

Copyrighted By:

Dick Francis

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Sports, Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.