Syndicate

Syndicate by Felix Francis plunges readers into the high-stakes world of British horse racing, where wealth and prestige are juxtaposed against deceit and danger. Chester Newton is thriving as a racehorse syndicate organiser, with his company, Victrix Racing, enjoying unprecedented success. The crowning achievement arrives when his prized thoroughbred, Potassium, clinches victory at the illustrious Epsom Derby, setting Chester on the path to becoming a major figure in the racing community.

However, Chester's celebration is short-lived. An anonymous caller, hiding behind a voice scrambler and an untraceable phone, demands that he fixes an upcoming race. The stakes are terrifyingly high: comply or face threats against his family.

Chester's professional success starkly contrasts with his personal woes. His marriage is fraying, and his children are withdrawing from him. Despite these challenges, his determination to protect the empire he's painstakingly built drives him to resist the extortion. But when the threats escalate to the unthinkable—his daughter is kidnapped—the line between his professional and personal life blurs in the most harrowing way possible.

Faced with an agonising dilemma, Chester must navigate a perilous path to save his family, all while preserving the integrity of his business. Syndicate is a riveting tale of resilience, desperation, and the lengths one man will go to protect what he holds dear. Felix Francis masterfully combines the thrill of the racing world with a gripping family drama, delivering a novel that is both thrilling and deeply emotional.

An absolute must-read for fans of suspenseful dramas and the intricate world of horse racing, Syndicate is a testament to Felix Francis's storytelling prowess.