{"product_id":"dick-francis-10-books-collection-set-paperback","title":"Dick Francis 10 Books Collection Set - Horse Racing Crime Thriller Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNerve\u003cbr\u003e\nKnock Down\u003cbr\u003e\nCome To Grief\u003cbr\u003e\nWhip Hand\u003cbr\u003e\nSmokescreen\u003cbr\u003e\nRisk\u003cbr\u003e\nBolt\u003cbr\u003e\n10-Lb Penalty\u003cbr\u003e\nReflex\u003cbr\u003e\nBonecrack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Penguin\u003cbr\u003e\nGenre: Crime, Thriller \u0026amp; Mystery (Horse Racing)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTen classic thrillers from Dick Francis, the former champion steeplechase jockey turned internationally bestselling crime novelist, come together in this paperback collection. Each title is a stand-alone mystery steeped in the world of horse racing, blending sharp plotting, authentic sporting detail and unforgettable characters. Ideal for established fans building a complete backlist or new readers discovering why Francis remains one of the genre's most respected names, this set offers hours of gripping, twist-filled reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEach novel in this collection stands entirely on its own, so readers can start anywhere and enjoy a tightly plotted mystery from beginning to end. \u003cem\u003eNerve\u003c\/em\u003e follows jockey Rob Finn as a malicious campaign threatens to destroy his career and nerve. \u003cem\u003eBonecrack\u003c\/em\u003e sees trainer's son Neil Griffon abducted and forced into a dangerous ultimatum. \u003cem\u003eKnock Down\u003c\/em\u003e follows bloodstock agent Jonah Dereham as he faces sabotage and violence. \u003cem\u003eCome To Grief\u003c\/em\u003e reunites readers with investigator Sid Halley as he probes a shocking series of horse mutilations. \u003cem\u003eWhip Hand\u003c\/em\u003e, also featuring Sid Halley, uses insider racing knowledge to crack crimes that baffle the police. \u003cem\u003eSmokescreen\u003c\/em\u003e takes actor Edward Lincoln from the film set to a globe-trotting chase involving assassins and deception. \u003cem\u003eRisk\u003c\/em\u003e follows amateur jockey and accountant Roland Britten as he is targeted by ruthless fraudsters. \u003cem\u003eBolt\u003c\/em\u003e entangles jockey Kit Fielding in political and corporate danger when a Princess's family is threatened. \u003cem\u003e10-Lb Penalty\u003c\/em\u003e follows teenage jockey hopeful Benedict Juliard as a false accusation derails his dream. \u003cem\u003eReflex\u003c\/em\u003e follows jockey and amateur photographer Philip Nore as he uncovers secrets hidden in a single photograph. Together, these novels showcase the authenticity and pace that made Francis a bestselling name across five decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTen complete, stand-alone Dick Francis thrillers in one paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic horse-racing detail from a former champion jockey turned novelist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-paced, twist-filled mysteries ideal for crime and thriller fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat value way to build a complete backlist collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect gift for racing enthusiasts and mystery readers alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact paperback format, easy to read and store\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDick Francis (1920–2010) was a champion steeplechase jockey who rode for Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother before turning to writing. Drawing on his racing career, he wrote more than forty internationally bestselling thrillers, celebrated for their authentic sporting detail and lean, suspenseful style. He won the Crime Writers' Association's Cartier Diamond Dagger, was named a Mystery Writers of America Grand Master, and was awarded a CBE in 2000 for his contribution to literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPerfect for racing enthusiasts and thriller fans, this ten-book paperback set delivers authentic sporting detail, page-turning suspense and unforgettable characters from one of crime fiction's most trusted names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This set is supplied with the UK ISBN and UK edition cover as shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dick Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56477988454782,"sku":"PLD5103","price":99.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/dick-francis-10-books-collection-set-paperback-1.jpg?v=1784396296","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/dick-francis-10-books-collection-set-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}