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Read By: Geoffrey Howard Publisher: Blackstone Publishing Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.88 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: June 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781481547239

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

16

Longest Chapter Length:

31:20 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

06:37 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

21:46 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

43

Publisher Description

Steven Scott is relatively new to horses. A successful, wealthy inventor, he takes up horse racing as a hobby—a hobby that soon brings him winner after winner under the inspired guidance of his trainer, Jody Leeds. Currently both their reputations are wrapped up in a beautiful black hurdler named Energise.

But just when Steven is winning at both women and horses, he discovers deceit in his own stables. Termination of the troublemaker marks Steven for his own termination—and much sooner than he can imagine.

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"Usual quality of Dick Francis books, which I happen to really like when I want to read something that's simply an enjoyable read. Nothing deep, just a nice mix of intrigue, suspense, and an inside look at the world of horse racing. This time there was also a pleasant little romance on the side."

— Carole (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • “[Francis] has the uncanny ability to turn out simply plotted yet charmingly addictive mysteries.”

    — Wall Street Journal
  • “The best thriller writer going.”

    — Atlantic Monthly
  • “Few things are more convincing than Dick Francis at a full gallop.”

    — Chicago Tribune
  • “Dick Francis is a wonder.”

    — Cleveland Plain Dealer

High Stakes Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.772727272727273 out of 53.772727272727273 out of 53.772727272727273 out of 53.772727272727273 out of 53.772727272727273 out of 5 (3.77)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Interesting account of a toymaker and his introduction to horse racing "

    — Jnviani, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I like these books. They are light and entertaining without a lot of disturbing images. A nice break from the heavy mystery/thrillers I normally read. "

    — Jennifer, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " This one was a good quality, fast paced very tense read. I am so glad that Dick Francis was such a good solid and very prolific author as I do find that his books are enjoyable and comforting. Its good to know that the bad guy always either gets caught or does not either profit or prosper. "

    — Greg, 10/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Good writing, characters, plot and plot twists! "

    — Kathy, 9/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " A fun horse book. It wasn't outstanding, but it was a quick, fun read. "

    — Shelley, 9/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " This is an earlier Dick Francis book. It is a little slow out the gate, but the ending is pretty good. "

    — Peggy, 8/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Ahh, the 70s Francis that I'm used to. A likable protagonist, unannoying romantic plot, likable friends, and a less complicated ending than usual. good vacation reading. "

    — Jane, 7/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Fluff by Francis' standards, but good clean fun nonetheless. "

    — Nitin, 7/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I thought I had read all of DF's books, but I don't remember this one at all. Enjoyable even though you know exactly who the villain(s) are right from the beginning. The main character is just so likeable (as in all his novels, really). "

    — Kate, 4/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " When a horse owner finds out his trainer is stealing from him in an ingenious way, he takes all of his horses away from the yard. This ruins the trainer and he plots revenge. A fast paced book that is hard to put down. One of my favorite Francis editions. "

    — April, 3/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Excellent. This is only my second Dick Francis book but won't be my last. Extremely well written with well developed characters. Great narrator "

    — JanB, 10/13/2012

About Dick Francis

Dick Francis, (1920–2010) a former champion steeplechase jockey, was the author of many bestselling mysteries set in the world of horse racing. The only three-time recipient of the Mystery Writers of America’s Edgar Award for best novel, his awards include the Gold Dagger, the Cartier Diamond Dagger, the MWA’s Grand Master Award for lifetime achievement, an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Tufts University of Boston, and in 2000 he received a Commander of the British Empire (CBE).

About Geoffrey Howard

Geoffrey Howard (a.k.a. Ralph Cosham) was a stage actor and an award-winning narrator. He recorded more than 100 audiobooks in his lifetime and won the prestigious Audio Award for Best Narration and several AudioFile Earphones Awards.