Front Runner: A Novel by Dick Francis

In this gripping thriller by the New York Times-bestselling author of Crisis, British investigator Jefferson Hinkley returns to the field. Working undercover for the British Horseracing Authority, Jeff is unexpectedly approached by a champion jockey to discuss the serious matter of race-fixing. Unbeknownst to him, this simple call will trigger a dangerous series of events, including the jockey's apparent suicide and an attempt on Jeff's own life. Unwilling to ignore the suspicious circumstances, Jeff delves into the jockey's background and the races he may have manipulated. However, there are sinister forces determined to stop Jeff's investigation dead in its tracks…no matter the cost.

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