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Dick Francis (former English jockey) brings an authenticity to his stories that few others can hope to match. My mother loves these books, too, and our collection is almost complete. Most of them are "stand-alones" but they all feature horseracing backgrounds and almost all in an English setting. Complex plots abound, but mostly without the sex and graphic violence prevalent in so many offerings these days. These are ALL great books.

Birth Date: Oct 31, 1920
Deceased: Feb 14, 2010

Comment:

In an interview in the British fanzine CADS (June 2002), in answer to the question "What next for Dick Francis" Francis replied:

"I have stopped serious writing, although I have done a few articles and some short pieces for charity publications. I have had four different adult careers: wartime RAF pilot, professional steeplechase jockey, newspaperman and author. I have retired four times now and I think that will be it. My darling wife, Mary, died in September 2000 after 53 years of wedded bliss. I don't suppose I shall be long in following her. Do they take on astronauts at 81?"

I, for one, will miss looking forward to his next book.
Award: Winner 1999 Agatha Award (Lifetime Achievement)
Award: Winner 1996 MWA Grand Master
Award: Winner 1989 CWA Cartier Diamond Dagger (Lifetime Achievement)

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Database Info:
    Books In Classes: [Mystery] [Non-Fiction] [Reference] [Fiction]
    Books In Genres: [Private Investigator] [Amateur Sleuth] [AutoBiography] [Thriller] [Legal Setting] [Reference] [Biography] [Culinary]
    Books In Database: 53
Website : Dick Francis Reading Group
Website : Telegraph.co.uk Obituary

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The Verdict of Us All  (©2006)
Mystery   [Short Stories]    Amazon UK HC
Author(s): Peter Lovesey , Len Deighton , Reginald Hill , Colin Dexter , P. D. James , Simon Brett , Liza Cody , Dick Francis
Comment: We've listed some of the contributors to this book as co-authors with Peter Lovesey who edited the collection.

Book Description / Blurb

The Detection Club has always counted the cr�me de la cr�me of crime fiction within its ranks; previous presidents have included Agatha Christie, Dorothy L Sayers, GK Chesterton and, of course, the venerable HRF Keating. Now, in honour of his eightieth birthday, Keating's fellow Detection Club members and the leading lights of contemporary crime fiction serve up a selection of tantalising conundrums.

Take the phone off the hook, draw the curtains closed and snuggle up on the sofa, ready to enjoy the wickedly wonderful short-story birthday presents on offer from some of Britain's best loved crime writers. The contributing authors include Len Deighton, Reginald Hill, Colin Dexter, PD James, Simon Brett and Liza Cody, and with Dick Francis penning the foreword and Peter Lovesey putting the collection together, there is sure to be something to delight all crime fans. -- Inside Flap of book



Book Series : Horse Racing

- Location: England

Even Money  (©2009)   368 pp.
Mystery   Thriller    Amazon US HC    Amazon Canada HC


Silks  (©2008)   352 pp.
Mystery   Legal Setting    Amazon US PB    Amazon US HC    Amazon Canada PB    Amazon Canada HC
Reviews Available by:     [Caryn St. Clair]
Author(s): Dick Francis , Felix Francis


Dead Heat  (©2007)   352 pp.
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth   Culinary    Amazon US PB    Amazon US HC    Amazon Canada PB    Amazon Canada HC
Author(s): Dick Francis , Felix Francis


# 38 Shattered  (©2000)   320 pp.
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth    Amazon US PB    Amazon US HC    Amazon Canada PB    Amazon Canada HC
Comment: Gerard Logan, Glassblower


# 37 Second Wind  (©1999)   304 pp. [5 paws]   
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth    Amazon US PB    Amazon US HC    Amazon Canada PB    Amazon Canada HC
Reviews Available by:     [Harriet Klausner]
Comment: Perry Stuart, Meteorologist


Field of Thirteen  (©1998)   289 pp. [5 paws]   
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth   [Short Stories]    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Location: England


# 36 10 Lb. Penalty  (©1997)   306 pp. [5 paws]   
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Ben Juliard, Jockey


# 35 To the Hilt  (©1996)   352 pp. [5 paws]   
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Location: Scotland
Comment: Alexander Kinloch, Painter


# 34 Come to Grief  (©1995)  [5 paws]   
Mystery   Private Investigator    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Nominated for 1996 Shamus Award (Best P.I. Novel)


# 33 Wild Horses  (©1994)  [5 paws]   
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Thomas Lyon, Filmmaker


# 32 Decider  (©1993)  [5 paws]   
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Lee Morris, Architect


# 31 Driving Force  (©1992)  [5 paws]   
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Freddie Croft, Horse Transporter


# 30 Comeback  (©1991)  [5 paws]   
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Location: Miami, Florida, USA
Comment: Peter Darwin, British First Secretary


# 29 Longshot  (©1990)  [5 paws]   
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Comment: John Kendall, Travel Guide Writer


# 28 Straight  (©1989)   303 pp. [5 paws]   
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Derek Franklin, Jockey


# 27 The Edge  (©1988)  [5 paws]   
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Location: Canada
Comment: Tor Kelsey, Security Agent


# 26 Hot Money  (©1987)
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Ian Pembroke, Jockey


# 23 Proof  (©1984)  [5 paws]   
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Tony Beach, Wine Merchant


# 22 The Danger  (©1984)  [5 paws]   
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Andrew Douglas, Kidnapping Expert


# 21 Banker  (©1982)   341 pp. [5 paws]   
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Tim Ekaterin, Investment Banker


# 20 Twice Shy  (©1982)   344 pp. [5 paws]   
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Jonathan Derry, Physicist


# 19 Reflex  (©1981)  [5 paws]   
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Philip Nore, Jockey


# 17 Trial Run  (©1978)  [5 paws]   
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Location: Moscow, Russia
Comment: Randall Drew, retired Jockey


# 16 Risk  (©1977)   240 pp. [5 paws]   
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Reviews Available by:     [Carl Brookins - RAM]
Comment: Roland Britten, Accountant


# 15 In the Frame  (©1976)  [5 paws]   
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Charles Todd, Artist


# 14 High Stakes  (©1975)
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Steven Scott, Inventor


# 13 Knockdown  (©1974)
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Jonah Dereham, Horse Buyer


# 12 Slay Ride  (©1973)  [5 paws]   
Mystery   Private Investigator    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Region: Scandinavia
Location: Norway
Comment: David Cleveland, Private Investigator


# 11 Smokescreen  (©1972)  [5 paws]   
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Location: South Africa
Comment: Edward Lincoln, Actor


# 10 Rat Race  (©1971)   238 pp. [5 paws]   
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Neil Griffon, Stable Owner


# 9 Bonecrack  (©1971)  [5 paws]   
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Matt Shore, Pilot


# 8 Enquiry  (©1969)   272 pp. [5 paws]   
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Kelly Hughes, Jockey


# 7 Forfeit  (©1969)
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Comment: James Tyrone, Reporter


# 6 Blood Sport  (©1967)
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Gene Hawkins, Agent


# 5 Flying Finish  (©1966)   253 pp. [5 paws]   
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Henry Grey, Air Transport and Amateur Jockey


# 3 For Kicks  (©1965)   304 pp.
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Daniel Roke, Stud Farm Owner


# 2 Nerve  (©1964)  [5 paws]   
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Rob Finn, Jockey


# 1 Dead Cert  (©1962)
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Alan York, Jockey


Fix the National and Other Racing Stories
Mystery
Location: England


Spring Fever
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth
Location: England


The Beast of Exmoor and Other Mystery Predators
Fiction



Book Series : Kit Fielding

- Kit Fielding, Jockey / Investigator
- Location: London, England

# 25 Bolt  (©1986)  [5 paws]   
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Jockey


# 24 Break In  (©1986)  [5 paws]   
Mystery   Amateur Sleuth    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Jockey



Book Series : Sid Halley

- Sid Halley, Ex-Jockey/Detective

Under Orders  (©2006)   320 pp.
Mystery   Private Investigator    Amazon US PB    Amazon US HC    Amazon Canada PB    Amazon Canada HC


# 18 Whip Hand  (©1979)  [5 paws]   
Mystery   Private Investigator    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Winner 1979 Crime Writer's Association (Golden Dagger)
Winner 1979 CWA Gold Dagger (Top crime novel of the year)


# 4 Odds Against  (©1965)  [5 paws]   
Mystery   Private Investigator    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB




Bibliography - Non-Fiction Books by Dick Francis


Book Series : Horse Racing

- Location: England

Dick Francis; A Reader's Checklist and Reference Guide  (©1999)
Non-Fiction   Reference    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB


A Jockey's Life: The Biography of Lester Piggott
Non-Fiction   Biography    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB


Lester, the Official Biography
Non-Fiction   Biography    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB


Racing Game
Non-Fiction    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB


The Sport of Queens
Non-Fiction   AutoBiography    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Location: England




Books about Dick Francis

The Dick Francis Companion  (©2003)   224 pp.
Non-Fiction   Reference   Mystery    Amazon US PB    Amazon Canada PB
Reviews Available by:     [Harriet Klausner]
Author(s): Jean Swanson , Dean James


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