the entire story is a pleasure to relish' Scotsman '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 'A regular winner. The same is true of his crime writing' Daily Mirror 'The narrative is brisk and gripping and the background researched with care. Praise for Dick Francis: '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. And with his horses, his business and his own life on the line, Jonah must hit back - before he's taken down for good. But staying honest is more dangerous than Jonah could have imagined. He's determined to find out who is trying to ruin him, and why. Unfortunately for them, Jonah's a man with a steely resolve.

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Knockdown by Dick Francis