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Dark Horse

The brand new 2025 novel from the master of the racing thriller
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Dark Horse follows the story of Imogen Duffy, a young Irish jockey whose fledgling career receives a monumental boost when she wins a prestigious horse race at the Cheltenham Steeplechasing Festival. However, her personal life is far from perfect. She has a violent and controlling boyfriend,... Read More
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Dark Horse

THE BRAND NEW 2025 NOVEL FROM THE MASTER OF THE RACING THRILLER.

The brand new Sid Halley thriller from the master of the racing thriller...

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Dark Horse follows the story of Imogen Duffy, a young Irish jockey whose fledgling career receives a monumental boost when she wins a prestigious horse race at the Cheltenham Steeplechasing Festival. However, her personal life is far from perfect. She has a violent and controlling boyfriend, also a jockey, who becomes increasingly jealous of her success.

Imogen attempts to end their relationship, but he won't take 'no' for an answer, threatening her life if she leaves him. For her safety, Imogen flees to England, hoping to escape her boyfriend and continue her riding career at a racing stable in Lambourn, where she finds growing success.

Her abusive boyfriend, undeterred, follows her across the Irish Sea. He stalks her, steals from her, attacks her again, and tries to destroy both her career and her reputation.

Imogen's desperate father seeks help from Sid Halley, who reluctantly agrees to investigate. However, Sid soon discovers that he too is being stalked and threatened. Will Sid be able to uncover the truth before it's too late?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785125881

Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 September 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Zaffre

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 400

About the Author

The New York Times, Sunday Times and International bestseller, acclaimed author, Felix Francis, was born in Oxford, England, son of the famous mystery author, Dick Francis and his wife, Mary Francis. Felix graduated from London University. His initial career led him into physics, where he was a successful teacher of A Level Physics. But he could not deny that his family's gift of writing had been passed along to him, and he started his second career - as an author - where he found his knowledge of physics was a great advantage. His many other accomplishments include being an expert outdoorsman, marksman and pilot. Felix Francis resides in England with his wife, Debbie, their family and two Irish Setters and a Cavapoo.

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