High Stakes 9781405916738 Paperback

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time’Riveting from start to finish’5***** Reader Review’Nothing beats a good Francis, and this is as good as they come’5***** Reader Review’An excellent thriller. Spellbinding up to the end’5***** Reader Review______When inventor Stephen Scott abruptly fires his winning trainer Jody Leeds, the racing world is shocked and disgusted – though not quite as angry as Leeds, who swears revenge on his former friend.But Steven is convinced that Leeds has been stealing from him – and worse – and felt he had no choice. And when Leeds decides to enact his vengeance, Steven finds out just what a nasty piece of work he really is.Because now Steven is not only in fear of losing everything – but also his life.Somehow, he must prove to the world that Leeds is a vicious crook -or die trying . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense,High Stakesis just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:’As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing’Daily Mirror’The narrative is brisk and gripping and the background researched with care . . . the entire story is a pleasure to relish’Scotsman’Dick Francis’s fiction has a secret ingredient – his inimitable knack of grabbing the reader’s attention on page one and holding it tight until the very end’Sunday Telegraph’A regular winner . . . as smooth, swift and lean as ever’Sunday Express’The master of suspense and intrigue’Country Life’Francis writing at his best’Evening Standard’Still the master’Racing Post