Front Runner by Felix Francis

Front Runner by Felix Francis

Things are hotting up in this gripping thriller from bestselling author Felix Francis 'Grabs you from the start and keeps you hooked. A fast-paced book that you can't put down' 5***** READER REVIEW 'A great story, suspenseful with lots of twists and turns' 5***** READER REVIEW _______ Jefferson Hinkley is back. Operating as an undercover investigator for the British Horseracing Authority, Jeff is approached by the multiple-champion jockey, Dave Swinton, to discuss the delicate matter of his losing races on purpose. Little does Jeff realise that his visit to Swinton's house will result in a brutal attempt on his life. Shortly after Jeff narrowly escapes a certain and grisly death, the charred body Dave Swinton is found in his burnt-out car at a deserted beauty spot in Oxfordshire. The police think it's suicide, but Jeff is not so sure. He starts to investigate those races that Swinton could have intentionally lost, but soon discovers instead that there are those who would prevent him from doing so, at any cost . . . _______ Praise for Dick Francis and Felix Francis: 'From winning post to top of the bestseller list, time after time' Sunday Times 'The Francis flair is clear for all to see' Daily Mail 'The master of suspense and intrigue' Country Life

The Francis flair is clear for all to see * Daily Mail *
From winning post to top of the bestseller list, time after time * Sunday Times *
The master of suspense and intrigue * Country Life *
A tremendous read * Woman's Own *

Felix Francis studied Physics and Electronics at London University and then embarked upon a seventeen-year career teaching Advanced Level Physics.

Felix Francis is the younger son of crime writer and National Hunt jockey Dick Francis, and over the past forty years Felix assisted Dick with both the research and the writing of many of his novels. Felix's love of racing, writing talent, and knowledge and experience as a physics teacher was invaluable in the father-and-son writing partnership.

Felix has written ten 'Francis' novels, the first, Under Orders, published in 2006. Then followed Dead Heat, Silks, Even Money, Crossfire, Gamble, Bloodline, Refusal, Damage and Felix's tenth novel, Front Runner.

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ISBN 13	9781405915212
ISBN 10	1405915218
Title	Front Runner
Author	Felix Francis
Series	Francis Thriller
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Penguin Books Ltd
Year published	2016-07-28
Number of pages	432
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.