Horse racing can be a dangerous sport, but it becomes a deadly one when a champion is killed.
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In the world of mystery writing, Dick Francis stands head and shoulders above the rest. (Ottawa Citizen)
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Dick Francis, a former jockey, brings his experience of racing and life around the racetrack to his mysteries. (And so far Francis is a three-time winner of the Edgar Award for writing the best mystery of the year.) This horse racing background is appealing to my market area of Southern California. Racing is a popular sport amongst Southlanders.
--Nanci Andersen, Ballantine Sales --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
--Nanci Andersen, Ballantine Sales --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Dick Francis Does It Again, For the First Time,
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This review is from: Dead Cert (Paperback)
I was amazed to learn after reading this one that it was Dick Francis' first novel. Francis was a very successful jockey--racing for the Queen Mother in the 1950's--and after a career-ending injury, he penned his memoirs. Following that success, he developed and incredibly successful second act as a novelist.
I discovered Francis' work last summer--and I have plans to read everything he's done. In the 3 books I've read, his heroes are all gentleman sleuths--full of character, empathy, and wits. In Dead Cert, the trend continues with Alan York, a young amateur jockey trying to uncover the mystery of why a copper wire was intentionally hung to trip his fellow jockey. York is on his own resolving this caper, having failed to fully convince the police that this was anything more than an accidental death. The writing is of a high caliber, the characters are wonderfully drawn, and I always learn a thing or two about horses--and England--when I read Dick Francis. There's also something quaint about reading a book set in an age before computers, cell phones, and DNA evidence. Grade: A-
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Dick Francis didn't save the best for last. I have read all the DF novels except Blood Sport, which I have ordered and expect it anyday. I have loved every single one, but Dead Cert is my favorite, although Bonecrack and Whip Hand are close favorites.Dick Francis is an excellent author because he is a master at combining three elements into his novels. Horses:), danger and mystery, and romance. If anybody reading this reveiw has never read a DF novel, please do so, you won't regret it!
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Dead Certain to please mystery lovers...,
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In yet another gripping story of mystery, murder and British steeplechasing, Dick Francis continues his amazing streak of hit novels.His real appeal is not racing or mystery however, it is his ability to create characters who are admirable, honorable and self-reliant. If you're looking for troubled, self-loathers who "somehow" overcome their weakness and become unwilling and unwitting heroes, don't look here. Francis' heroes revel in their abilities to withstand evil, overcome it, and end up smiling in spite of it all. Kudos once again for Dick Francis and Dead Cert!
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THE MINGLED SMELLS of hot horse and cold river mist filled my nostrils. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
weighing room, parade ring, race glasses, dead cert, yellow shields, last fence, fifty quid Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Uncle George, Aunt Deb, Major Davidson, Joe Nantwich, Forlorn Hope, Clifford Tudor, Bill Davidson, Inspector Lodge, Heavens Above, Clerk of the Course, Miss Ellery-Penn, Alan York, Claud Thiveridge, Blue Duck, Pete Gregory, Inspector Wakefield, Pavilion Plaza, Sandy Mason, Sir Creswell Stampe, Champion Hurdle, Chichen Itza, National Hunt Committee, George Penn, Olde Oake Café, Senior Steward New!
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THE MINGLED SMELLS of hot horse and cold river mist filled my nostrils. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
weighing room, parade ring, race glasses, dead cert, yellow shields, last fence, fifty quid Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Uncle George, Aunt Deb, Major Davidson, Joe Nantwich, Forlorn Hope, Clifford Tudor, Bill Davidson, Inspector Lodge, Heavens Above, Clerk of the Course, Miss Ellery-Penn, Alan York, Claud Thiveridge, Blue Duck, Pete Gregory, Inspector Wakefield, Pavilion Plaza, Sandy Mason, Sir Creswell Stampe, Champion Hurdle, Chichen Itza, National Hunt Committee, George Penn, Olde Oake Café, Senior Steward New!
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- Come to Grief by Dick Francis in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- The Dick Francis Companion by Jean Swanson on 18 pages
- Bestsellers: Popular Fiction Since 1900 by Clive Bloom on page 204, and page 205
- Triple Crown: Three Complete Novels by Dick Francis in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
- Something More Than Crime. by Hendrik Rupp on page 339
- Second Helping of Murder, A: More Diabolically Delicious Recipes from Contemporary Mystery Writers by Robert Weibezahl on page 172
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