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Author Information for Dick Francis![[Author Picture or graphic]](http://www.booksnbytes.com/images/horse1.gif) 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.
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.
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| Even Money (©2009) 368 pp. | |
| Mystery Thriller Amazon US HC Amazon Canada HC Author(s): Dick Francis Series: Horse Racing | |
| Silks (©2008) 352 pp. | |
| Mystery Legal Setting Amazon US PB Amazon US HC Amazon Canada PB Amazon Canada HC Reviews Available by: Author(s): Dick Francis , Felix Francis Series: Horse Racing | |
Jump Directly to series:| 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 crème de la crème 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 | |
- 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: 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]](../images/paw5.gif){kind=small}
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| Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon US HC Amazon Canada PB Amazon Canada HC Reviews Available by: Comment: Perry Stuart, Meteorologist | |
| Field of Thirteen (©1998) 289 pp.
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| Mystery Amateur Sleuth [Short Stories] Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB Location: England | |
| # 36 10 Lb. Penalty (©1997) 306 pp.
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| Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB Comment: Ben Juliard, Jockey | |
| # 35 To the Hilt (©1996) 352 pp.
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| Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB Location: Scotland Comment: Alexander Kinloch, Painter | |
| # 34 Come to Grief (©1995)
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| Mystery Private Investigator Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB Nominated for 1996 Shamus Award (Best P.I. Novel) | |
| # 33 Wild Horses (©1994)
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| Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB Comment: Thomas Lyon, Filmmaker | |
| # 32 Decider (©1993)
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| Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB Comment: Lee Morris, Architect | |
| # 31 Driving Force (©1992)
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| Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB Comment: Freddie Croft, Horse Transporter | |
| # 30 Comeback (©1991)
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| Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB Location: Miami, Florida, USA Comment: Peter Darwin, British First Secretary | |
| # 29 Longshot (©1990)
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| Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB Comment: John Kendall, Travel Guide Writer | |
| # 28 Straight (©1989) 303 pp.
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| Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB Comment: Derek Franklin, Jockey | |
| # 27 The Edge (©1988)
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| 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)
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| Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB Comment: Tony Beach, Wine Merchant | |
| # 22 The Danger (©1984)
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| Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB Comment: Andrew Douglas, Kidnapping Expert | |
| # 21 Banker (©1982) 341 pp.
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| Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB Comment: Tim Ekaterin, Investment Banker | |
| # 20 Twice Shy (©1982) 344 pp.
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| Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB Comment: Jonathan Derry, Physicist | |
| # 19 Reflex (©1981)
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| Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB Comment: Philip Nore, Jockey | |
| # 17 Trial Run (©1978)
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| Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB Location: Moscow, Russia Comment: Randall Drew, retired Jockey | |
| # 16 Risk (©1977) 240 pp.
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| Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB Reviews Available by: Comment: Roland Britten, Accountant | |
| # 15 In the Frame (©1976)
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| 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)
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| Mystery Private Investigator Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB Region: Scandinavia Location: Norway Comment: David Cleveland, Private Investigator | |
| # 11 Smokescreen (©1972)
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| Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB Location: South Africa Comment: Edward Lincoln, Actor | |
| # 10 Rat Race (©1971) 238 pp.
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| Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB Comment: Neil Griffon, Stable Owner | |
| # 9 Bonecrack (©1971)
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| Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB Comment: Matt Shore, Pilot | |
| # 8 Enquiry (©1969) 272 pp.
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| 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.
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| 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)
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| 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 | |
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- Kit Fielding, Jockey / Investigator
- Location: London, England
| # 25 Bolt (©1986)
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| Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB Comment: Jockey | |
| # 24 Break In (©1986)
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| Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB Comment: Jockey | |
- 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)
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| Mystery Private Investigator Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB Winner 1979 Crime Writer's Association (Golden Dagger) | |
| # 4 Odds Against (©1965)
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- 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 | |
| The Dick Francis Companion (©2003) 224 pp. | |
| Non-Fiction Reference Mystery Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB Reviews Available by: Author(s): Jean Swanson , Dean James | |
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