Felix Francis has continued his father's formula of writing a mystery which teaches readers something about horse racing and about another profession. This is one of my favorite things about these books. The main character didn't seem to have as much emotional depth, as though the words and the character didn't quite mesh, but it was still an interesting story. It has been a while since I read a book in one day but this one kept me entertained and enlightened. I expected to like this book. I didn't expect to actually love it and say "Wow" on the last page. But that's what happened. For starters, Dick Francis fans should not be disappointed. This book has all the elements that made Dick Francis such an enjoyable writer--the suspense, the likeable characters, the thorough research that teaches you more than you can imagine about the protagonist's career...and more. But this writer has a wit and a style all his own that is both fresh and enjoyable. I got emotionally involved in this book to an extent I didn't expect. Not only is a marvelous plot with more twists and turns than a steeplechase racetrack, I had a few LOL moments that took me by surprise. I even held my breath a few times due to the suspense. A sad note is that the writer obviously has a deep understanding of grief, which comes out at various moments and makes this book both triumphant and poignant at the same time. Simply a genuinely enjoyable read and I can't wait for the next Felix Francis book. Kudos.
An interesting mystery involving the system of British law and the people who work in it.
—melon22
Good writing as always, story line got a bit slow at time, but a good read all the same.
—ria
He is doing so well in his dad's footsteps. This was a true page turner.
—ridoki
Good mystery set in England--based on horse racing
—janausi
