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" Great beginning to the Sid Halley stories! "

" The first Sid Halley novel. A good yarn, as Sid struggles with his useless hand, his job, and the bad guy's scheme to make millions in housing developments. "

" This book is well narrated by Tony Britton. I'm disappointed, though, that Britton doesn't do a lower-class accent for Sid. Britton proved that he could carry an Australian accent throughout an entire book in For Kicks, and Sid is a character from the lower classes, so it would be nice to have that accent here. Perhaps I'm spoiled by the lovely Welsh accent of the actor who played Sid in the mini-series based on this character (Mike Gwilym). "

" This was one of the first Dick Francis books I read; I don't know if I've read them all, but I've read every one I've found in the various libraries that I've used over the last 25 years. His writing is crisp and clear, his characters likable, even if they are quite similar to each other is many respects. If you like mysteries in an easy reading style that engage you, you can't go wrong with a Dick Francis book. "

" mystery in the horse racing arena. i'm always looking for prolific writers, as i'm a prolific reader, and for some reason i'd previously skipped dick francis but will probably read the rest of his books. well written, funny, suspenseful, violent. "

" A great portrayal of what courage is (plus the reference to Flanders & Swann always makes me happy). A gripping story even when rereading it. "

" The triumphant debut of Sid Halley. One of Francis' best! "

" This is one great novel. Good characters that are satisfying to read about. A suspense that keeps you captured and want to read more about jockeys and the race scene. "

" 3+, good quick read, fell off a bit at the end, interesting concept, jockey turned PI. "

" This title was originally published in 1965 entitled "Odds Against" - it is the first of four stories featuring jockey turned detective Sid Halley.... "

" This was the second book I ever read of Dick Francis, even though it was the fist book of a series. -- It was great. Made me want to read more!! "

" probably the best known thriller by Dick Francis, the introduction of Sid Halley - steeplechase jockey turned private investigator. It contains all the trademark aspects of mr. Francis heroes and plot development, still fresh close to the start of his writing career "

" I am in the midst of re-reading all of his books (for the umpteenth time). Love them every time! Especially enjoy the Sid Halley books "

" I love this old English books. Also to read about what mysteries the one armed man is going to solve next. "

" A great read with some outstanding characters--read this in a day and really recommend it. "

" an oldie but very Dick Francis "

" The first time I ever fell in love with a character in a novel. Sid Halley is a wonderful combination of courage, savvy, boldness and vulnerability. "

" On my pre-holiday trip to the library I couldn't resist a Dick Francis book - a guaranteed well-written exciting book. Not too graphic but the threat is real and the characters are likeable. "

" I was good, but didn't blow me out of the water like 'To the hilt'. "

" An easy fun mystery, read it in 2 days, good escape while traveling. "

" This book hasn't worn well the plot & characters are very dated. "

" The first Sid Halley novel. A good yarn, as Sid struggles with his useless hand, his job, and the bad guy's scheme to make millions in housing developments. "

" Great beginning to the Sid Halley stories! "

" The first of the Sid Halley novels, it was strange reading this after reading the later ones. It's got that patina of age that comes with older contemporary novels, but it's still a good page-turner. "

" A good quality 'whole' read. It is just another good strong novel, liked it. "

" One of the best Dick Francis novels. We learn how Sid Halley lost his left arm in this book. The theme of having to live with only one arm and his inability to ride as a jockey because of it is a recurring theme in the other 5 books about Sid Halley, private investigator. "

" Fantastic book! Just about my fave Dick Francis. The TV series based on this is terrif too. "

" mystery in the horse racing arena. i'm always looking for prolific writers, as i'm a prolific reader, and for some reason i'd previously skipped dick francis but will probably read the rest of his books. well written, funny, suspenseful, violent. "

" Dick Francis' books are always enjoyable. I learned more about horse racing and more about the tricks man can play on man. It kept me in suspense the whole way. "

" The first Sid Halley novel (of 3 Francis wrote over the years) where Halley finds his 2nd career as a detective after losing a hand as a jockey in a racing accident. "

" The first time I ever fell in love with a character in a novel. Sid Halley is a wonderful combination of courage, savvy, boldness and vulnerability. "