- Hardcover: 560 pages
- Publisher: Harper; First Edition edition (2 April 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 000731955X
- ISBN-13: 978-0007319558
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.6 x 3.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 955,831 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Move over Dick Francis, here comes Charlie Brooks.' Daily Mirror
'Engrossing and ingenious… Brooks keeps his readers guessing right up to the finishing post.' Mail on Sunday
'The great Dick Francis did it, then John Francome followed - now Charlie Brooks has taken up the genre with a book full of fascinating insider detail and dodgy characters… The set piece races are terrific.' Daily Mail
'Black Beauty meets the black market… Brooks' equine expertise ensures this tale of flat racing's sleazy extremities goes the distance.' GQ
'Superbly paced and even has 007 twists. It will keep you guessing right until the final page.' News of the World
'Sex, intrigue and horses are the perfect ingredients for a smashing read that will be devoured and enjoyed by all.' Sun
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'Move over Dick Francis, here comes Charlie Brooks.' Daily Mirror 'Engrossing and ingenious! Brooks keeps his readers guessing right up to the finishing post.' Mail on Sunday 'The great Dick Francis did it, then John Francome followed - now Charlie Brooks has taken up the genre with a book full of fascinating insider detail and dodgy characters! The set piece races are terrific.' Daily Mail 'Black Beauty meets the black market! Brooks' equine expertise ensures this tale of flat racing's sleazy extremities goes the distance.' GQ 'Superbly paced and even has 007 twists. It will keep you guessing right until the final page.' News of the World 'Sex, intrigue and horses are the perfect ingredients for a smashing read that will be devoured and enjoyed by all.' Sun
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As somebody who enjoyed the occasional Dick Francis romp, I thought I'd give this a go.
What a mistake to make. It's completely derisable - sorry Charlie, but it will take more than the support of Cams and the rest of the Chipping Norton set to get this one off the ground!
What a mistake to make. It's completely derisable - sorry Charlie, but it will take more than the support of Cams and the rest of the Chipping Norton set to get this one off the ground!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I struggled with this book, it made tedious reading, the characters were terrible stereotypes and I found it a chore to read. Surprising really, because Charlie Brooks seems like such a fun character and I am into horse racing big time. I would advise to not waste one's money and stick with Dick Francis. Sorry, but that's the way it is.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I must admit, I read the first two chapters of this, and realised that it wasn't my kind of book (Sorry)
I'm impressed with it, but not enough to keep reading it to the end.
It's a decent enough storyline, good characters and a decent enough plotline, but to me, it is the sort of book that I would read sat near a pool, in the sun.
If I had read it on holiday, my concentration and review would have probably been more for this book, but at the time of reading, two chapters and three stars is that best I could give this book.
I'm impressed with it, but not enough to keep reading it to the end.
It's a decent enough storyline, good characters and a decent enough plotline, but to me, it is the sort of book that I would read sat near a pool, in the sun.
If I had read it on holiday, my concentration and review would have probably been more for this book, but at the time of reading, two chapters and three stars is that best I could give this book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Well written book set in racing background
I haven't read any other racing thrillers so couldn't compare this with Dick Francis or John Francombe, but I enjoyed it very much. Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2010 by crime reader
Firm Favourite
Was this book an expose of current shinnanigans on the track, or a true work of fiction? I am sure there are supporters of each theory. Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2009 by C M Silver
Peter Gray
Unlike 'P. Gray', I found the book thoroughly enjoyable. For me, it compared more than favourably with Francis (to whom I could never warm) or the ghosts of Francome. Read more
Published on 26 Sep 2009 by P. P. Gray
Horse Business
Charlie Brooks is a famous horseriding trainer, apparently; not being big on racing, I had never heard of him, but his knowledge shines throughout this book. Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2009 by Mr. Christopher Lancaster
A Solid Book
Overall I enjoyed this book, which was agood solid read. It certainly wasn't on th edge of your seat, but it kept me reading none the less. Read more
Published on 18 Sep 2009 by Wendy Jones
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Published on 25 July 2009 by E. Dale
Don't give up the day job!
I can only think I read a different book to the one others have reviewed. This book is frankly dreadful - it makes Dick Francis equate to Shakespeare! Read more
Published on 9 July 2009 by P. Gray
An 'OK' read...but a bit muddled...
Tipper O'Reilly travels a hard road from apprentice jockey in Ireland to riding the winner of The Derby, learning on the way about the corruption and dangers of the sleazier side... Read more
Published on 8 July 2009 by Michael Scott
a decent read
nothing to get excited about; a good story, decent characters and a few nice little twists. A good holiday read
Published on 8 July 2009 by Mr. B. Trotter
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