Refusal

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Refusal by Felix Francis is a gripping crime thriller that sees former jockey Sid Halley drawn back into the intense world of horse racing. Despite a reluctance to return, Halley is compelled to investigate a suspicious case involving race-fixing and corruption. He confronts dangerous adversaries, testing his resolve and courage as he unearths the truth.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate gripping crime thrillers filled with suspense and intrigue. The story combines a mix of danger and horse racing mysteries that Felix Francis masterfully crafts, keeping you on the edge of your seat as you follow the protagonist's thrilling journey to uncover the truth.

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Refusal

When Sir Richard Stewart, chair of the horse racing authority, demands ex-investigator Sid Halley examines some suspicious races, he is given a firm no. Sid retired six years ago - and nothing will make him go back. But he's wrong. Next day, Sir Richard is found dead. Then Sid's six-year-old daughter goes missing and he receives an anonymous call.

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Refusal is the third Dick Francis novel from Felix Francis, author of the Top 10 bestsellers Bloodline and Gamble.

When Sir Richard Stewart, the racing authority chairman, demands Sid Halley investigate suspicious race results, he receives a firm no. Halley retired years ago, swearing he'd never go back.

But then Sir Richard is found dead and Halley receives a threatening call from a man insisting he investigates the alleged race-fixing. Halley wants to steer clear, but when his young daughter goes missing he realizes he may pay the ultimate price.

With his family in danger, how can Sid refuse? Extreme situations demand extreme solutions, and Sid will do anything to get his life back, or die trying.

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The latest novel by Felix Francis showcases his well-known skill in crafting suspense and intrigue, praised for its engaging storytelling. With a flair for the winning formula, it consistently captures readers' attention, making it a bestseller and praised as a tremendous read.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780718193188

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 July 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 297g

Pages: 432

About the Author

FELIX FRANCIS studied Physics and Electronics at London University and then embarked upon a 17 year career teaching Advanced Level physics. Felix Francis is the younger son of crime writer and National Hunt jockey Dick Francis, and over the past 40 years Felix assisted Dick with both the research and the writing of many of his novels. Felix's love of racing, writing talent, and knowledge and experience as a physics teacher was invaluable in the father and son writing partnership. Felix has written ten 'Francis' novels, the first Under Orders was published in 2006. Then followed Dead Heat,Silks, Even Money, Crossfire, Gamble, Bloodline, Refusal, Damage and Felix's tenth novel Front Runner.

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