In 1996 he was named by them as Grand Master for a lifetime's achievement. On his retirement from the saddle, he published his autobiography, The Sport of Queens, before going on to write forty-three bestselling novels, a volume of short stories (Field of 13), and the biography of Lester Piggott.ĭuring his lifetime Dick Francis received many awards, amongst them the prestigious Crime Writers' Association's Cartier Diamond Dagger for his outstanding contribution to the genre, and three 'best novel' Edgar Allan Poe awards from The Mystery Writers of America. The winner of over 350 races, he was champion jockey in 1953/1954 and rode for HM Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, most famously on Devon Loch in the 1956 Grand National. 'Francis writing at his best' Evening Standardĭick Francis was one of the most successful post-war National Hunt jockeys. 'The master of suspense and intrigue' Country Life as smooth, swift and lean as ever' Sunday Express
'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
the entire story is a pleasure to relish' Scotsman 'The narrative is brisk and gripping and the background researched with care. The same is true of his crime writing' Daily Mirror 'As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Knock Down is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis. He's determined to find out who is trying to ruin him, and why.īut staying honest is more dangerous than Jonah could have imagined.Īnd with his horses, his business and his own life on the line, Jonah must hit back - before he's taken down for good. Unfortunately for them, Jonah's a man with a steely resolve. As an ex-jockey, it's the ideal quiet life - until Jonah is attacked by thugs out to sabotage his business. Jonah Dereham is a bloodstock agent who buys and sells horses for his clients. 'Kept me turning the pages, full of twists and turns - Dick Francis at his best yet again!' 5***** Reader Review
'A whip cracking, page turning read with a twist in the tail' 5***** Reader Review Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time
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