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Nerve
Oct 16, 2024 7:21 PM

Author:Dick Francis

Nerve

Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time

'You will be hard pushed to find a better storyteller. A brilliant read' 5***** Reader Review

'Fast and furious . . . Thrills and spills from start to finish' 5***** Reader Review

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Rob Finn's winning streak made him one of the most sought-after steeplechase jockeys. So his subsequent collapse in form surprised no one more than himself.

As word spreads that Finn has lost his nerve, he discovers a well-managed campaign to discredit certain jockeys; in his own case, a plan assisted by horse doping.

To find the culprits behind it, Finn will have to put everything on the line . . .

Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Nerve 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

Reviews

Impossible to put down... a compelling sense of adventure that can rival any cinematic blockbuster

—— Big Issue

[A] stunning, breathless conclusion to the Underworld USA trilogy ... There is no equivalent in contemporary fiction

—— Uncut

[A] jaw-dropping stand-along work of uncompromising power and authenticity, and the trilogy as a whole is one of the landmarks of American fiction of the last 20 years

—— The Herald

The classiest act around. Read it and weep - for its utter darkness and yet its stunning sweep and grace

—— Daily Mail

The premise is intriguing... The themes are topical

—— Independent on Sunday

The Beck books were greatly admired, but Wahlöö’s two novels featuring Chief Inspector Jensen are more intellectually intriguing

—— Christopher Fowler , Independent on Sunday
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