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A brand new reissued edition of a Dick Francis classic
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Jockey Freddie Croft thought he'd left the perils behind him when he retired from the jump game. These days he was happy to transport horses from their stables to the races. Until one of his drivers picked up an unlicensed passenger. And brought him back dead. The corpse on the doorstep was Freddie's unwelcome introduction to the shadowy, big-money conspiracy which muscled into his business and started to threaten his life. But Freddie was a fighter, and winning was in his blood . . . First identify the dangers. Then beat them out of sight . . . 'A thundering good read' Daily Mail 'I enjoyed this book hugely' Julie Burchill, Sunday Times 'Galloping heroics . . . the old master still engages all your interest' Mail on Sunday
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4.0 out of 5 stars
From horse transport to murder,
By H. Beentje "Henk Beentje" (Kew, England) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (TOP 50 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Driving Force (Paperback)
(one in a series of Dick Francis reviews in which I try and separate all those rather similar titles, and in which I try not to give away plotlines)
Driving Force, first published 1992 The plot: Freddie Croft used to be a jockey; now he runs a successful horse transport business. When one of his transporters picks up a hitch-hiker who dies on board, it seems rather shocking as well as a bit tiresome, but not portentous. Then murder ensues... with vital clues hidden in mysterious rhyming slang! My opinion: a slow starter, and pretty slow in some later stages, too; with a large cast of characters and a convoluted plot with what seems (at times) a bit too much detail. However, this *is* a Dick Francis, and therefore a cracking read, slow or not. Very light on the romantic side, which is a pity, because that usually speeds the story along with this writer; and a it heavy on the philosophical side, at times. Never mind, it's Dick Francis: always a good read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Another great read for all Francis fans,
By A Customer
This review is from: Driving Force (Paperback)
Francis, once again provides an excellent thriller in this book, Driving Force. The work centres around the life of retired steeplechase jockey, Freddie Croft and his business of transporting racehorses. The story and its events are not shy to begin unfolding from page one and there is are a number of twists and turns to the tale, many of which surprise and I didn't see coming!There were many characters in this book but all play a significant part somewhere in the story. All in all, a very good read. I've read about 8 of Francis' books now. This one wasn't the best, that one was Proof, but this is well up in the top 5 so far. Next stop, Trial Run.
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You don't have to be a racing fan,
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This review is from: Driving Force (Paperback)
If you are not a horse racing fan, don't be put off by Dick Francis. I am not a lawyer but still enjoy John Grisham. Only my second Dick Francis, and although centred around what he knows,which is racing, it is informative about the sport and horses, but not information heavy. This centres around a retired jockey who wanted to still be involved with the racing set, so has set up a small but successful transport business, taking trainers horses to the racetracks, and abroad. When, against company policy, one of the drivers picks up a hitch hiker, there is trouble when he dies on the journey. Who he is, what he was carrying is something Freddie must figure out, and before he is in a lot more danger.
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