Dick Francis

Dick Francis

7 Series

Dick Francis (1920-2010) was a British author renowned for his crime novels centered around horse racing. Prior to his writing career, he was a champion jockey in British National Hunt racing and served as the jockey to The Queen Mother for four years. After retiring from racing due to a severe fall, Francis authored over 40 international bestsellers.

Author: Dick Francis (co-authored or ghostwritten by Felix Francis for "Dead Heat" and subsequent novels) Max Moreton, a chef and restaurateur, teams up with his friend, a former steeplechase jockey, to unravel a mystery after a food poisoning incident at Max's restaurant. As they delve deeper, they uncover a sinister plot involving horse racing and a dangerous new drug. Their investigation leads them into a world of corruption and violence, testing their courage and resourcefulness. Together, they must stop the criminals before more lives are endangered, all while navigating personal and professional challenges.

Sid Halley (with Felix Francis)

Odds Against

(1965)

Whip Hand

(1979)

Come to Grief

(1995)

Under Orders

(2006)

Refusal

(2013)

Hands Down

(2022)(By: Felix Francis)

Kit Fielding

Break In

(1985)

Bolt

(1986)

Standalone Novels

Dead Cert

(1962)

Nerve

(1964)

For Kicks

(1965)

Flying Finish

(1966)

Blood Sport

(1967)

Forfeit

(1968)

Enquiry

(1969)

Rat Race

(1970)

Bonecrack

(1971)

Smokescreen

(1972)

Slay Ride

(1973)

Knockdown

(1974)

High Stakes

(1975)

In the Frame

(1976)

Risk

(1977)

Trial Run

(1978)

Reflex

(1980)

Twice Shy

(1981)

Banker

(1982)

The Danger

(1983)

Proof

(1984)

Hot Money

(1987)

The Edge

(1988)

Straight

(1989)

Longshot

(1990)

Comeback

(1991)

Driving Force

(1992)

Decider

(1993)

Wild Horses

(1994)

To the Hilt

(1996)

10 lb. Penalty

(1997)

Second Wind

(1999)

Shattered

(2000)

Dead Heat

(2007)(With: Felix Francis)

Silks

(2008)(With: Felix Francis)

Even Money

(2009)(With: Felix Francis)

Crossfire

(2010)(With: Felix Francis)

Gamble

(2011)(By: Felix Francis)

Short Story Collections

Field of Thirteen

(1998)

Non-Fiction

The Sport of Queens: The Autobiography of Dick Francis

(1957)

The Racing Man's Bedside Book

(1969)

A Jockey's Life: The Biography of Lester Piggot / Lester

(1986)

Jefferson Hinkley (with Felix Francis)

Damage

(2014)(With: Felix Francis)

Front Runner

(2015)(With: Felix Francis)

Triple Crown

(2016)(With: Felix Francis)

Anthologies

Galaxy Science Fiction, September 1958

(1958)

John Creasey's Crime Collection, 1977

(1977)

Verdict of Thirteen

(1979)

Great Stories of Mystery and Suspense

(1981)

1st Culprit

(1992)

The Amis Story Anthology

(1992)

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