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Rating: 4.6 (3116 reviews)
Author: Dick Francis

by Dick Francis

Mystery Thriller Historical Fiction

4.6 (3,116)

4.6 stars from 3,116 reviews. Top 69% of Mystery Thriller books we track.

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Last checked: Jun 27, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love mysteries with high stakes and a protagonist who's resourceful but mortal, not superhuman.
You're drawn to crime thrillers that take you inside a specific world, whether that's racing, horses, or both.
You appreciate tight plotting and economical prose that builds tension without melodrama.

Maybe not for you if...

You need graphic violence or explicit content; Francis builds menace through implication, not gore.
You want romance as a central plot thread; this is a thriller first, with personal relationships secondary.
You prefer modern settings; the novel's 1950s milieu may feel distant if you need contemporary relevance.

About this book

Australian horse breeder Daniel Roke is approached by a suave Englishman offering a substantial sum of money to investigate a scandal involving drugged racehorses. Initially resistant, Roke agrees to take on the assignment after another investigator dies under mysterious circumstances. As Roke goes undercover to uncover the doping scheme, he discovers that those willing to drug horses are capable of far more serious crimes against people. The novel follows his investigation into the world of horse racing and the dangers that accompany his search for answers.

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$1.99 – $17.99

Currently on sale at $1.99 — 89% off peak. Price has dropped 5 times over the last 4 years. Goes on sale roughly every 326 days. Typically stays discounted for 481 days.

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Currently around #16K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Sales have softened 64% recently.

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Currently 4.6★ from 3,116 reviews

Gaining approximately 47 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.6 over the tracking period.

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