From the Inside Flap
When young investment banker Tim Ekaterin becomes involved in the cutthroat world of thoroughbred racing, he finds his life in business blown to smithereens. For suddenly the multimillion dollar loan he arranges to finance the purchase of a champion racehorse is threatened by an apparent defect in the animal. Then, as Tim desperately searches for answers, he falls headlong into a deadly deal of violence and murder. . . .
From the Back Cover
"The best thriller writer going."
--Atlantic Monthly
"FRANCIS CAPTURES OUR ATTENTION AND HOLDS US SPELLBOUND. . . . BREATHLESS PACE."
--The New York Times Book Review
"Everything brightens when a new Dick Francis walks in."
--The Washington Post Book World
"Excitingly thunders down the homestretch."
--Associated Press
About the Author
Dick Francis is the author of many bestselling mysteries, most recently 10 Lb. Penalty, that are set against a racing background. He divides his time between England and Florida.
Banker FROM THE PUBLISHER
When young investment banker Tim Ekaterin becomes involved in the cutthroat world of thoroughbred racing, he finds his life in business blown to smithereens. For suddenly the multimillion dollar loan he arranges to finance the purchase of a champion racehorse is threatened by an apparent defect in the animal. Then, as Tim desperately searches for answers, he falls headlong into a deadly deal of violence and murder. . . .
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