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Who – in the last decade or so -- wrote the novels of Dick Francis? For quite some time there was a question regarding the work of the late thriller master. His sharp and involving novels, strongly evocative of the racing milieus within which their tales of corruption and murder were set, have long been highly thought of, and much read – but who was their real author? Rumours were rife – mainly that their nominal author was less involved in them of late than the moniker on the jacket indicated. But now we know: for some time, the Dick Francis thrillers had been the product of joint authorship. Francis's wife – and, latterly, his son Felix -- had notable involvement in the books. And just before Dick’s death, the two men made no secret of the joint authorship; now we have the final book to bear that portmanteau credit, Crossfire -- but is it a suitably entertaining signing-off?
Captain Thomas Forsyth finds himself invalided out of Afghanistan with a serious injury, the result of a roadside bomb. He is having difficulty in adjusting to life without the prospect of rejoining his regiment. Home in Lambourn (where his mother, an important trainer, is a mover and shaker in the world of racing),Tom discovers that the world of horse training can have its own considerable risks – and he’s soon being testing by the rigours of a new battlefield.
So -- the sixty-four thousand dollar question -- is Crossfire a suitable farewell effort for Francis père et fils? Its predecessor, Silks, was received with mixed opinions, but (largely speaking), Francis aficionados will feel they’ve got their money’s worth here with some solid storytelling, even if reading the final novel bearing the name Dick Francis (albeit with his son’s assistance) will be a bittersweet experience. But the family name (and the Francis franchise) will, no doubt, live on... --Barry Forshaw
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Captain Thomas Forsyth's tour of Afghanistan is cut brutally short when he's badly wounded by an IED - Improvised Explosive Device, a roadside bomb. Tom's world is torn apart by the injury - the Army is his life. Six months of recuperation leave is a daunting prospect - but not as bleak as the probability of never rejoining his regiment.
Tom returns to Lambourn, to his childhood home, where his mother is a racehorse trainer and the 'First Lady' of racing. Never having seen eye to eye with his parents, Tom doesn't expect a hero's welcome - but even he's not prepared for the reception that awaits him.
When his mother's prize horse finishes a disappointing last place in a race he should have won, Tom discovers that the training business is on the edge, and facing a threat far more dangerous than a run of bad form. Tom finds himself on a very different, but just as deadly, battlefield where his military skills are tested... kill or be killed?
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
What a page turner! I bought this book for my Kindle at 22.00 and started reading it straight away. Only extreme tiredness made me put it down 6 hours later. It is gritter than Dick Frances's other books and shows the positive influence of Felix Frances. The main protagonist is someone you can sympathise with and cheer on in his attempts to keep his mother out of jail for tax evasion. With its mix of murderous thugs dressed in smart suits, kidnappings and other mayhem it is a worthy addition to the Dick Francis stable.
PS is Felix Frances going to write under his own name now - on the evfidence of this book he should.
PS is Felix Frances going to write under his own name now - on the evfidence of this book he should.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is the fourth work completed by Dick Francis and his son, and it certainly lives up the standards the late author set in a long and distinguished career until his death last February. As did the more than 40 novels Dick Francis wrote, it takes as its milieu the British horse-racing scene.
Captain Tom Forsyth, who left his mother's home (and horse-training stables) at the age of 17 to join the army, returns after losing his foot to an IED in Afghanistan, only to find that his mother is in some kind of trouble. She is being blackmailed to the tune of 2,000 pounds a week and is also being forced to make sure that her horses lose important races. It falls to Tom to sort out the culprits, solve his mother's business problems, and find his way into the future despite his physical condition.
"Crossfire" is a tale with the trademark Francis touch, carefully constructed, poignantly written and sensitive, especially with regard to observations of the trials and difficulties of being a soldier (demonstrated throughout by references to Tom's past posts as well as the skills he learned as applied to his present endeavors), and it is highly recommended.
Captain Tom Forsyth, who left his mother's home (and horse-training stables) at the age of 17 to join the army, returns after losing his foot to an IED in Afghanistan, only to find that his mother is in some kind of trouble. She is being blackmailed to the tune of 2,000 pounds a week and is also being forced to make sure that her horses lose important races. It falls to Tom to sort out the culprits, solve his mother's business problems, and find his way into the future despite his physical condition.
"Crossfire" is a tale with the trademark Francis touch, carefully constructed, poignantly written and sensitive, especially with regard to observations of the trials and difficulties of being a soldier (demonstrated throughout by references to Tom's past posts as well as the skills he learned as applied to his present endeavors), and it is highly recommended.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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From other reviews I was worried that this book might not be up to the Dick Francis standards. But it is - gripping, interesting and authentic. Thoroughly enjoyed. May Dick Francis rest in peace. And may Felix keep on writing!
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Crossfire
I first read Dick Francis novels in the 1980s, so was disappointed when he retired. I was thus pleased when I rediscovered this author with the collaberations with his son Felix. Read more
Published 29 days ago by Catweazlefan
book
Sent to alternative address, arrived safely in the time frame. Good quality book, well bound and structured, excellent value for money.
Published 1 month ago by Ms LMF
Not up to DF standard
I have loved almost all of Dick Francis's books but this collaboration really doesn't do his legacy justice. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Anne I
Dick Francis - Crossfire
The book is fine and the service was very good.
However, the reason for the reduction in rating from 5* to 3* is that my search and order was for a "Large Print" version... Read more
However, the reason for the reduction in rating from 5* to 3* is that my search and order was for a "Large Print" version... Read more
Published 2 months ago by CT
Great!
One of the best Dick/Felix Francis books I have read for a while. Not so good if your supposed to be getting on with something else though, as you just want to keep reading!
Published 3 months ago by Heidi Kingston
Great book
My wife is a good fan of Dick Francis, so as she prefers large print formats, I decided to buy it for here.
Published 3 months ago by Warrior
Crossfire by Dick Francis/Felix Francis
Always a very good read,the story line keeps you guessing a real page turner and an unexspected ending.Looking forward to reading the next new novel Gamble.
Published 4 months ago by snowdrop
A welcome return to form
Thomas Forsyth's life as a career soldier is brought to an abrupt end by and IED in Afghanistan. He returns to his racehorse trainer mother's stable in Lambourn struggling to come... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Jo Bennie
Crossfire Review
Delivered promptly.
Completes the set but all novels, in my opinion, written in collaboration with Dick's son, are not quite the standard, of the original series.
Completes the set but all novels, in my opinion, written in collaboration with Dick's son, are not quite the standard, of the original series.
Published 7 months ago by Mr. R. P. R. Leslie
Disappointing, cheesy and formulaic
I've been a secret John Francome reader for some years and thought I should try a Dick Francis. I didn't want to go back to one of the older books - actually written by Dick... Read more
Published 7 months ago by C. Millington
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