<p><b>Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time</b><br><br><b>''Such clever writing, engaging flawed characters. Dick Francis never disappoints''</b> 5***** Reader Review<br><b>''A great read . . . Dick Francis pulls out all the stops</b><b>''</b> 5***** Reader Review<br><b>''No one does mystery better than Francis. You just can''t put the book down''</b> 5***** Reader Review<br>______<br><br>Champion jockey Sid Halley retired from racing when his hand was smashed in a fall. Now he works as a private detective - which is proving to be no less dangerous to life and limb.<br><br> Recuperating from a bullet wound, Sid is asked by his father-in-law to investigate some potentially shady activity involving Seabury racecourse and a ruthless property dealer.<br><br> But the closer Sid gets to those determined to get their hands on Seabury, the more he finds himself in harm''s way.<br><br>The odds are against him - but that''s exactly when