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THRILLERS THAT RACE FROM THE VERY FIRST PAGE . . . 'Felix Francis' novels gallop along splendidly' Jilly Cooper`From winning post to top of the bestseller lists'�Sunday Times�An old friend in need, a dangerous conspiracy - a new case for Sid Halley.�Sid Halley, former British jump racing champion and private detective, is not having a good time. His wife Marina has decided she needs some time out of their marriage to think about the future and Sid is devastated. But then Gary Bremner, an ex-jockey trainer, calls him to ask for his help - he is being threatened by someone in the racing world and he needs a friend he can trust. However, the very next morning, Gary's stable yard is torched, horses killed, and Gary has disappeared. �Determined to uncover the truth and to help his friend, Sid starts to investigate. He soon finds himself embroiled in a conspiracy that cuts to the very heart of the integrity of British horse racing, and then danger comes closer to home than ever. �Can Sid get to the bottom of what's going on before he too becomes a victim, while, at the same time, saving his marriage?�Praise for Felix Francis's novels`As usual with a Francis, once I opened the book, I didn't want to put it down. Felix's resolution is darker and more shocking than his father would ever have contemplated, but reflects grittier times and changing tastes in fiction'�Country Life`He has become his own man as a purveyor of murder mysteries'�The Racing Post'The Francis flair is clear for all to see'�Daily Mail'From winning post to top of the bestseller list, time after time'�Sunday Times'The master of suspense and intrigue'�Country Life'A tremendous read'�Woman's Own