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Author Information for Dick Francis (1920-2010)![[Author Picture or Graphic]](../../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. Birth Date: Oct 31, 1920
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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Bibliography - Fiction Books by Dick Francis
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The Verdict of Us All (©2006) 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
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 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:
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}
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.
Mystery Amateur Sleuth [Short Stories] Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB
Location: England
# 36 10 Lb. Penalty (©1997) 306 pp.
Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Ben Juliard, Jockey
# 35 To the Hilt (©1996) 352 pp.
Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB
Location: Scotland
Comment: Alexander Kinloch, Painter
# 34 Come to Grief (©1995)
Mystery Private Investigator Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB
Nominated for 1996 Shamus Award (Best P.I. Novel)
# 33 Wild Horses (©1994)
Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Thomas Lyon, Filmmaker
# 32 Decider (©1993)
Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Lee Morris, Architect
# 31 Driving Force (©1992)
Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Freddie Croft, Horse Transporter
# 30 Comeback (©1991)
Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB
Location: Miami, Florida, USA
Comment: Peter Darwin, British First Secretary
# 29 Longshot (©1990)
Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB
Comment: John Kendall, Travel Guide Writer
# 28 Straight (©1989) 303 pp.
Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Derek Franklin, Jockey
# 27 The Edge (©1988)
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)
Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Tony Beach, Wine Merchant
# 22 The Danger (©1984)
Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Andrew Douglas, Kidnapping Expert
# 21 Banker (©1982) 341 pp.
Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Tim Ekaterin, Investment Banker
# 20 Twice Shy (©1982) 344 pp.
Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Jonathan Derry, Physicist
# 19 Reflex (©1981)
Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Philip Nore, Jockey
# 17 Trial Run (©1978)
Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB
Location: Moscow, Russia
Comment: Randall Drew, retired Jockey
# 16 Risk (©1977) 240 pp.
Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB
Reviews Available by:
Comment: Roland Britten, Accountant
# 15 In the Frame (©1976)
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)
Mystery Private Investigator Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB
Region: Scandinavia
Location: Norway
Comment: David Cleveland, Private Investigator
# 11 Smokescreen (©1972)
Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB
Location: South Africa
Comment: Edward Lincoln, Actor
# 10 Rat Race (©1971) 238 pp.
Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Neil Griffon, Stable Owner
# 9 Bonecrack (©1971)
Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Matt Shore, Pilot
# 8 Enquiry (©1969) 272 pp.
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.
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)
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)
Mystery Amateur Sleuth Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB
Comment: Jockey
# 24 Break In (©1986)
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)
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)
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:
Author(s): Jean Swanson
, Dean James
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