Voracious reader of all genres of fiction, leaning towards sci-fi, crime, mystery, thriller, and comedy.
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For a decade, peace has reigned in interstellar space. A tripartite agreement between the Colonial …
My only complaint about this book was that it was too short. I'm now going back to reread the entire series. Wonderful characters as always, excellent plot and dialogue, great ending to wrap things up. If you haven't experienced this universe, pick up a copy of "Old Man's War". It's the first book in the series and very approachable and fun to read.
I’ve really enjoyed re-reading all the Francis books in order. This is a pretty well laid out Sid Halley book that hits all the required notes and keeps things moving at a good pace. Nice reveal on the bad guy and some good personal growth for Sid.
Didn’t have much of a mystery to solve and again spent too much time investigating inside the hero’s head. Some good characters regardless though. Also interesting the dual timelines.
Interesting to have a law and order court room drama this time. Well plotted with a lovely twist in the tail.
When a mysterious fire at a stable kills six thoroughbred horses as well as a …
Back to the formula that made Dick such a great story teller. Can’t fault anything in this one!
"A smartly dressed man has been found unconscious at the local racecourse and is rushed …
Not a big fan of a protagonist who spends more time in their head wrestling with their demons inside than outside solving what turned out to be an interesting mystery.
"Jefferson Hinkley is back in the newest thriller in the Dick Francis tradition, this time …
I didn’t like this one as much as the first two for some reason. Still had all the bits in all the right places though!
In his role as an undercover investigator for the British Horseracing Authority, Jeff Hinkley is …
Really liked this second book with Jeff. Good to see some more character development and the twisty plot was well architectured. Good exciting finish and some nice wrapping things up post the reveal.
I would have believed this was Dick if I didn’t know better. Very well paced with great character, twisty plot, and finished like a freight train!
Sir Richard Stewart, chairman of the racing authority, begs retired private investigator Sid Halley to …
Very almost felt like Sid back om the page. Was nice to get to see some more of Sid and his life. Had all the essential elements and wrapped things up nicely in the end.
When race caller and television presenter Mark Shillingford calls a race in which his twin …
Definitely follows the same playbook as Dick, the execution is not quite as good in parts though. Good characters, good plot, nice twist, and stuck the landing.
From the Amazon page: Felix Francis continues his father's New York Times- bestselling legacy with …
Picks up right where his father left off. Good characters, twisty plot, satisfying finish.
Returning to his estranged mother's house for the first time since he joined the army …
The last book with input from Dick is a corker. Good characters, twisty plot, and a satisfying ending. Hopefully Felix can continue the good work going forward.
Ned Talbot, a bookmaker working the Royal Ascot, finds himself in a race to solve …
All the best Francis elements. Characters, plot, twists, and this one has a great epilogue to tie things up in a nice bow.
Geoffrey Mason is well known (as "Perry" Mason) among the pro riders, including Steve Mitchell …
Had all the requirements of good characters, twisty plot, and a rollicking finish.