Smokescreen

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Price: 20.99 USD
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Rating: 4.5 (4382 reviews)
Author: Dick Francis

by Dick Francis

Mystery Thriller Thriller

4.5 (4,382)

4.5 stars from 4,382 reviews. Top 56% of Mystery Thriller books we track.

228 pages~3.8 hr readPublished by MEDIA BOOKSPublished 1982-05-03

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy mysteries where the protagonist is out of their depth and must improvise their way through danger.
You love Dick Francis's blend of horse racing detail with high-stakes crime plots.
You appreciate thrillers where deception and performance become survival tools.

Maybe not for you if...

You want literary character development over plot momentum and action.
You're looking for cosy mysteries or puzzle-box whodunnits rather than physical danger.
You prefer contemporary settings to the slightly dated spy-thriller atmosphere of 1970s adventure fiction.

About this book

Edward Lincoln is an international film star known for playing daring detectives on screen, but in real life he is an ordinary man. When his ailing friend asks for help, he travels to South Africa to investigate who has been tampering with her racehorses. What begins as an investigation into a racing mystery quickly becomes dangerous when Lincoln realizes he must confront a killer. He must draw on his acting skills to survive the encounter. Dick Francis, an Edgar Award–winning author, brings readers into the world of horse racing through this action-suspense novel.

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Price has dropped 6 times over the last 4 years. Goes on sale roughly every 217 days. Typically stays discounted for 243 days.

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Currently around #212K in the Kindle store — a niche title. Sales have softened 92% recently.

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Currently 4.5★ from 4,382 reviews

Gaining approximately 50 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.5 over the tracking period.

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This book goes on sale roughly every 218 days. Next drop estimated in about 28 weeks. Typical discount: 91% off.

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