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After a tragic suicide disrupts the trial of a much-loved racing figure accused of corruption--a case in which he was to testify--conscience-stricken jockey-turned-sleuth Sid Halley returns to investigate this much too convenient death. By the author of Whip Hand.

From acclaimed master of mystery Dick Francis comes a thrilling novel about the illusion of film and the reality of murder--a New York Times notable book. Thomas Lyon has finally been given the chance to direct a potential blockbuster, based on the true story of an unsolved crime... Read Full Overview

From acclaimed master of mystery Dick Francis comes a thrilling novel about the illusion of film and the reality of murder--a New York Times notable book. Thomas Lyon has finally been given the chance to direct a potential blockbuster, based on the true story of an unsolved crime... Read Full Overview

New York Times bestselling author Dick Francis brings back one ofmystery's most intriguing heroes, ex-jockey Sid Halley, in a compelling tale of crime andjustice. When Halley becomes convinced that one of his closest friends--and one of the world'smost beloved racing figures--is... Read Full Overview

New York Times bestselling author Dick Francis brings back one ofmystery's most intriguing heroes, ex-jockey Sid Halley, in a compelling tale of crime andjustice. When Halley becomes convinced that one of his closest friends--and one of the world'smost beloved racing figures--is... Read Full Overview