Description: "The master of suspense and intrigue" (Country Life) is back with the next powerful installation in the Dick Francis series, featuring Sid Halley--perfect for fans of Harlan Coben and Michael Connelly.
Sid Halley, a private investigator, has a new left hand, having had a transplant since his last appearance in Refusal. After receiving death threats, an ex-jockey trainer friend calls Sid to ask for his help, but Sid has his own problems to deal with; like recovering from surgery and saving his crumbling marriage. When his friend's stable yard is torched, horses killed, and the friend is found dead, Sid can only blame himself for not helping sooner. The police think it's suicide, but Sid is not convinced after his friend's terrified phone calls. Heavy with a guilty heart, Sid starts to investigate and soon finds himself embroiled in a conspiracy that cuts to the very heart of the integrity of British horse racing. Can Sid figure out what happened to his friend, or will he be the next one that the killer targets?Review Quotes: Praise for Hands Down
"Excellent . . . Francis nicely balances his lead's personal challenges with his sleuthing."
--Publishers Weekly, starred review
--Booklist, starred review "As fascinating as ever."
--Kirkus Reviews
"A carefully crafted private eye mystery that delivers a clever 'whodunnit'."
--Midwest Book Review "Good, clear writing with sympathetic characters make Hands Down a winner."
--Deadly Pleasures "Halley fans won't be disappointed."
--Thoroughbred Daily News
Praise for Iced
"Brilliant all around."
--Booklist, starred review Praise for Felix Francis:
"Irresistible."
--New York Times "Wonderfully evocative...riveting throughout. Exciting at every turn."
--Booklist, starred review on Pulse "A thoroughbred thriller."
--Washington Post Book World "Another trip to the winner's circle for the talented Francis."
--Booklist, starred review on Crisis "Francis devises a subtle, clever scheme for the heart of the mystery, and he excels at making his broken lead credible and sympathetic."
--Publishers Weekly, on Pulse