Author:Dick Francis
Discover the classic collection of mysteries from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time
'Masterful stories' 5***** Reader Review
'An exciting read from start to finish' 5***** Reader Review
'Dick Francis never disappoints' 5***** Reader Review
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This is the brilliant collection of thirteen gripping short stories by the master of crime, Dick Francis - a must-read for any fan.
Ranging from the National Hunt Festival at Cheltenham to Churchill Downs in America, each of these stories combine unforgettable characters, ingenious plotting and a sharp sting in the tail . . .
Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Field of Thirteen is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.
Praise for Dick Francis:
'As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing' Daily Mirror
'The narrative is brisk and gripping and the background researched with care . . . the entire story is a pleasure to relish' Scotsman
'Dick Francis's fiction has a secret ingredient - his inimitable knack of grabbing the reader's attention on page one and holding it tight until the very end' Sunday Telegraph
'A regular winner . . . as smooth, swift and lean as ever' Sunday Express
'The master of suspense and intrigue' Country Life
'Francis writing at his best' Evening Standard
'Still the master' Racing Post
The words dropped, very precisely, like pebbles into a pool. They spread ripples of menace and foreboding . . . Ruth Rendell hasd the extraordinary faculty of summing up life in a single phraseor sentence . . . A mesmeric collection
—— Daily TelegraphDisturbing, atmospheric, inventive and surprising . . . Rendell's capacity to enter the souls of the emotionally bruised is a marvel
—— The TimesRendell's consistent talent for creating plot, combined with her uncanny grasp of contemporary experience, makes this a winning volume
—— Mail on SundayWonderful at exploring the dark corners of the human mind, and the way private fantasies can clash and explode into terrifying violence
—— Daily MailChief Inspector Wexford is Rendell’s most enduring and best creation
—— Daily Telegraph