Felix Francis schreibt fesselnde Kriminalromane, die oft aus seinem umfassenden Wissen über die Welt des Pferderennsports und des internationalen Sportschießens schöpfen. Seine Schriften zeichnen sich durch plausible Handlungsstränge und scharfe Einblicke in die menschliche Natur aus. Als ehemaliger Physiklehrer bringt er wissenschaftliche Strenge in seine Erzählungen ein, während seine praktische Erfahrung seinen Geschichten Authentizität und Spannung verleiht.
A gripping high-stakes thriller unfolds, crafted by the bestselling author known for the Dick Francis novels. The narrative promises intense suspense and captivating twists, making it a compelling read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Expect a masterful blend of tension and intrigue, showcasing the author's signature storytelling style.
Theo Jennings is a young auctioneer at the Thoroughbred sales ring in Newmarket. The October yearling sales are where the big money exchanges hands in frenzied auctions: millions of Guineas paid for horses that are as yet unnamed, untested, and have never taken a step on the track. It's the greatest gamble in all of horseracing, and one that can end in ruin. Theo has just made the biggest sale of his life, when he overhears a secret conversation between the two bidders - can they really have colluded to fix the price of his big sale? When that same horse is found dead the next morning, he has no choice but to investigate, even against the wishes of his boss. But the more he uncovers, the less he can trust the people around him. The higher the stakes, the greater the risk. And in the bloodstock game, the ultimate price can be murder.
Před sedmi lety byl Miles Pussett žokejem v překážkových dostizích, po nešťastné události však sport opustil a přísahal, že se k němu už nikdy nevrátí. Nyní adrenalin vyhledává na švýcarské ledové dráze Cresta Run ve Svatém Mořici. Náhodou se v městečku ocitne během stejného víkendu, kdy se na zamrzlém jezeře konají špičkové dostihy, a nechá se přemluvit, aby pomohl s koňmi. Věci však nejsou tak nevinné, jak se zdálo. Když Miles zjistí, že se na dostizích děje něco podezřelého, co může zásadně ovlivnit jeho budoucnost, začne hledat odpovědi. Někdo mu v tom však chce zabránit – a udělá pro to cokoli.
Suspense escalates as Theo Jennings, an ambitious auctioneer in Newmarket, England, uncovers a web of intrigue following the mysterious death of a valuable yearling colt. Initially poised for a groundbreaking sale, Theo's plans unravel when he becomes embroiled in a murder investigation after a body is found in the same stable. With the police suspecting him and a killer lurking nearby, Theo must navigate treacherous waters to prove his innocence and unveil the true culprit before it's too late.
THE HIGHER THE STAKES, THE DEADLIER THE RISK . . .THE BRAND NEW 2023 THRILLER FROM THE MASTER OF THE RACING THRILLER - NOW AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER IN HARDBACK, EBOOK & AUDIOBOOK. Theo Jennings is a young auctioneer at the Thoroughbred sales ring in Newmarket. The October yearling sales are where the big money exchanges hands in frenzied auctions: millions of Guineas paid for horses that are as yet unnamed, untested, and have never taken a step on the track. It's the greatest gamble in all of horseracing, and one that can end in ruin.Theo has just made the biggest sale of his life, when he overhears a secret conversation between the two bidders - can they really have colluded to fix the price of his big sale? When that same horse is found dead the next morning, he has no choice but to investigate, even against the wishes of his boss. But the more he uncovers, the less he can trust the people around him.The higher the stakes, the greater the risk. And in the bloodstock game, the ultimate price can be murder . . .PRAISE FOR FELIX FRANCIS:'Felix Francis' novels gallop along splendidly' - JILLY COOPER'From winning post to top of the bestseller lists' - SUNDAY TIMES'The master of suspense and intrigue' - COUNTRY LIFE'A story of skulduggery, conspiracy and dodgy dealings' - YORKSHIRE TIMES'A gripping tale' - DAILY EXPRESS'The pages fly by' - HORSE & HOUND
A thriller that races from the very first page, Hands Down is about one man's search for the truth and how far he will go to find it . . .
Miles Pussett is a former steeplechase jockey. Now he gets his adrenaline rush from riding down the Cresta Run, a three-quarter-mile Swiss ice chute, head first, reaching speeds of up to eighty miles per hour. Finding himself in St Moritz during the same weekend as White Turf, when high-class horseracing takes place on the frozen lake, he gets talked into helping out with the horses. It is against his better judgement. Seven years before, Miles left horseracing behind and swore he would never return. When he discovers something suspicious is going on in the races, something that may have a profound impact on his future life, Miles begins a search for answers. But someone is adamant to stop him - and they'll go to any lengths to do it . . .
The Francis brand of thrillers is about to be updated and expanded for a new generation!
Harrison Foster ist Anwalt. Bei einer Londoner Beraterfirma hilft er gut betuchten Klienten, ihre Krisen so zu meistern, dass sie sie nicht die Reputation kosten. Als das Rennpferd eines saudi-arabischen Kronprinzen bei einem Stallbrand in Newmarket getötet wird, fordert der Scheich Foster zur Aufklärung an. Foster tauscht die Budapester gegen Gummistiefel und wird fündig: In der Ruine des Stalls liegen nicht nur ein Tierkadaver, sondern auch menschliche Überreste.
