Author:Dick Francis
Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time
'Grabs you from the first page and never lets go' 5***** Reader Review
'Excellent. Awell plotted story with plenty of twists and turns' 5***** Reader Review
'Flawlessly researched with a gripping plot' 5***** Reader Review
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Steeplechase jockey Derek Franklin has had more broken bones than he cares to count, but it seems his latest injury could very well bring his days on the racecourse to a screeching halt.
Yet that's the least of his concerns when his brother turns up dead, leaving Derek as the sole inheritor of his estate.
It doesn't take long for Derek to learn that his brother - a magistrate who imported and sold semiprecious stones - was keeping more than his share of secrets.
Now Derek must recover $1.5 million worth of missing diamonds and find out who wanted his brother dead, or else his career won't be the only thing in danger of being cut short . . .
Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Straight 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
One of her masterpieces.
—— Jake Kerridge , TelegraphRendell's psychological insights are so absorbing, it's easy to forget what a superb plotter she is
—— The TimesRuth Rendell is not only the finest crime novelist there is, but one of the finest novelists writing in the English language
—— ScotsmanThe most brilliant mystery novelist of our time - mesmerizing
—— Patricia CornwellRuth Rendell has quite simply transformed the genre of crime writing. She displays her peerless skill in blending the mundane, commonplace aspects of life with the potent murky impulses of desire and greed, obsession and fear
—— Sunday TimesThe best woman crime writer since Sayers, Christie, Allingham and Marsh
—— Edmund Crispin, Sunday TimesDelivered with the sharp wit that we associate with Osman
—— FINANCIAL TIMESIntricate plots, humour and the most endearing cast of characters
—— WOMAN’S WEEKLYI inhaled Everyone Here is Lying. Shari is a very gifted storyteller, and a most entertaining one. The pace never flags, the twists are fiendishly clever and the writing is as perfect as can be
—— Liz NugentEveryone Here is Lying is a Shari Lapena signature read: a taut, clever, chilling ride of manipulation and family secrets, with a terrifying question at its core-what if you can't believe the very people you love the most? Prepare to be consumed!
—— Ashley AudrainGripping, clever, and tightly plotted, Everyone Here is Lying showcases Shari Lapena at her absolute best. I was utterly transfixed. A must-read.
—— Sarah PearseAn incredibly clever set-up that made for one of the most gripping and surprising thrillers I've read in a while. A one-sitting read.
—— Catherine Ryan HowardEveryone Here Is Lying by Shari Lapena is WILD. A very satisfying thriller.
—— Roxane GayMagnificent, a perfect demonstration of [Shari Lapena's] exceptional skill as a storyteller... Utterly compelling
—— Daily MailEveryone Here Is Lying opens with a corker of a premise that had me racing through the book... a clever twist... a thrilling ride
—— The ObserverA fast-paced read with jaw-dropping twists
—— The iShari Lapena is an expert in both pace and the placing of clues and misdirections
—— Literary ReviewShari Lapena has been described as the queen of the 'just one more chapter' thriller, and having devoured this compelling novel in double-quick time it's easy to see why . . . Plot twists are planted like hand grenades throughout the narrative, set to go off when you least expect them, and the denouement is as surprising as it is shocking.
—— ChoiceLapena has great fun pulling secrets from her conjuror's hat . . . when it comes to construction she's a master, her stream of twists and surprises perfectly timed
—— Daily ExpressI read this in three days and loved every addictive page
—— Simon Mayo
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