Odds Against

Name: Odds Against
Price: 2.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (4048 reviews)
Author: Dick Francis

by Dick Francis

Mystery Thriller Historical Fiction

4.6 (4,048)

4.6 stars from 4,048 reviews. Top 60% of Mystery Thriller books we track.

292 pages~4.9 hr readPublished by Canelo USA

$2.9983% off peak

Last checked: Apr 17, 2026

Price history: $1.99 – $17.99

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Perfect for you if...

You love crime thrillers with a protagonist who's physically broken but mentally sharp, fighting through pain to solve a case.
You enjoy Dick Francis' signature blend of horse racing expertise woven into tight, clever detective work.
You appreciate mysteries where the villain's scheme is as intricate as it is ruthless, and the hero has to stay one step ahead.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer cosy mysteries with light stakes and amateur sleuths bumbling through small villages.
You want fast-paced action throughout; this book dwells on Sid's recovery and the slow build of investigation.
You're looking for romantic subplots or deep character backstory; this is plot-driven and purposeful.

About this book

Sid Haley, a former champion steeplechase jockey, now works as a private investigator for a firm that employs him through connections. The story begins as he recovers from a gunshot wound to the stomach sustained during an investigation. While convalescing, Sid takes on a case involving the deliberate decline of a racecourse. As he investigates, the situation becomes increasingly dangerous, and he confronts the criminals orchestrating the scheme.

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$1.99 – $17.99

Currently on sale at $2.99 — 83% off peak. Price has dropped 9 times over the last 3 years. Goes on sale roughly every 144 days. Typically stays discounted for 198 days.

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Currently around #346K in the Kindle store — a niche title. Sales have softened 21% recently.

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Currently 4.6★ from 4,048 reviews

Gaining approximately 92 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.6 over the tracking period.

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This book is currently discounted at $2.99. It typically returns to around $17.99.

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