Knockdown Low Price CD
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (668 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 006149223X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 3 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
For a generous commission, ex-prizewinning jockey Jonah Dereham reluctantly agrees to bid on a young steeplechaser on behalf of a wealthy American woman. But his life is thrust into danger immediately following the auction, when he receives a blow to the head by two thugs demanding ownership of the horse. Unfortunately, that's just the beginning—and now Jonah must figure out the high-stakes game being playedbefore he becomes its next casualty.
“FEW MATCH FRANCIS FOR DANGEROUS FLIGHTS OF FANCY AND PURE, INVENTIVE MENACE.”—Boston Herald“EACH FRANCIS NOVEL SEEMS TO BE HIS BEST.”—The Sunday Oklahoman“FEW WRITERS HAVE MAINTAINED SUCH A HIGH STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR AS LONG AS DICK FRANCIS.”—The San Diego Union-Tribune“DICK FRANCIS IS A WONDER.”—The Cleveland Plain Dealer“THE MASTER OF CRIME FICTION AND EQUINE THRILLS.”—Newsday“Adventure novels so gripping that they cry out to be read in one gulp—then quickly reread to savor the details skipped in the first gallop through the pages.”—Houston Chronicle
Clay Garner said ''The make-the-best-of-it syndrome. The buttress of every tyrant in history.''. '' 'They're getting so powerful.'''And so greedy,'' I said.''That's it,'' he said in eager agreement. ''I don't mind a little on the side. Who does? It's just that they've started pushing so hard. I don't know what to do. I don't like their methods and I can't afford - '' He stopped, looked depressed, and went on slowly, ''I suppose I could not just bid when the word goes around. There wouldn't be much harm in that.''''The make-the-best-of-it syndrome. The buttress of every tyrant in history.''''. Dick Francis continues to "wow" as a mystery writer Sharon Dick Francis continues to be one of the best mystery writers ever, in my view, and I've read dozens of his books and dozens of other mysteries. What I love about Dick Francis books is that first, since he was a jockey, you learn about horses and horse racing but along with this he weaves in characters who specialize in other professions so with each read the reader learns more about some other specialty. In that way there is fascinating "non fiction" information interwoven into the always fun, tw. "What price honesty?" according to Patto. Jonah Dereham is an ex-jockey with three fused vertebrae and a dislocating shoulder. Now making his living buying horses as a bloodstock agent, Jonah is too honest for his own good.While all around him, other bloodstock agents are cheating buyers, sellers and breeders - Noah is foolishly happy with a simple commission, no hidden kickbacks. He's ruining it for everyone else. His associates threaten to crush him if he won't play the game.For Jonah, buying horses turns out to be even more dangerous