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Edward Lincoln is a worldwide celebrity who plays impossibly daring detectives on the big screen, but in reality he is an ordinary man currently stuck in an extraordinary spot. Nerissa, his ailing godmother, had pleaded with him to travel to South Africa to investigate whether someone was tampering with her racehorses. He could not refuse her.
Once there, Lincoln is overwhelmed by autograph hounds and high suspicions. And when sudden perils cross his path and murder makes a horrific appearance, Lincoln, the actor-turned-investigator, is plunged into a plot of gold, greed, and gilded lives. He ultimately realizes that the only way to uncover the killer is to give not only the performance of his life, but a performance to save his life.
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"This was the first Dick Francis book I've read, and I was not disappointed. I have a mother who LOVES his writing, and now I am seeing the light. I liked how consistent he stays with his voice throughout the whole novel, and I liked the setting, the plot, and they mystery. It was really very good."
— Laina (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Wonderfully vivid and sinister.”
— Sunday Times (London) -
“No one sets the scene more vividly or keeps the reader in a more acute state of pleasurable agony.”
— Daily Telegraph (London) -
“Certainly his best thriller.”
— Evening Standard (London) -
“A nonstop international thriller that pits dashing movie actor Edward Lincoln against more than big-screen villains.”
— Library Journal -
“A supersized action-suspense story.”
— Kirkus Reviews
Smokescreen Listener Reviews
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" Even though this is an older book, I thoroughly enjoyed Francis' writing and the story. His horse-racing tales have a enduring quality. "
— Heidi, 2/17/2014 -
" I keep my Dick Francis books to re-read every few years. "
— Lora, 2/14/2014 -
" Edward Lincoln, a famous actor, is asked to travel to South Africa to investigate a dying neighbour's racehorses - they are not winning, but their pedigree says that they should be. The hero shuns publicity, but agrees to attend a press conference (where he comes close to being electrocuted) and also agrees to attend a movie premiere. He meets a man who owns a gold mine, and while touring the mine, is again almost murdered. While visiting a safari park, he is kidnapped, drugged and left to die. This was a very short novel (less than 200 pages) and not one of his best. "
— Lorraine, 2/12/2014 -
" An actor, who someone wants to see dead,walks into a devious trap in South Africa. "
— B, 2/4/2014 -
" Not the usual Dick Francis read of race courses, instead a story of a film star who is in trouble in south Africa. A quick short read. "
— Emma, 2/3/2014 -
" When I started this one I realized I had already read it. I love his books so would certainly recommend it. "
— Barbie, 1/19/2014 -
" This was a fun little listen. A very classic British murder mystery that takes place in Africa. Witty and straight forward. The reader, Edward Woodward, was wonderful and made this an enjoyable audiobook. Thumbs up! "
— Deb, 1/17/2014 -
" Another great Dick Francis. This book was written in 1972 and has hysterical references to clothing styles and furniture. The mystery was very twisty turny. "
— Marie, 12/11/2013 -
" read this a long time ago, but remember liking it "
— A.L., 12/2/2013 -
" One of the weaker Dick Francis mysteries, still pleasant company. "
— Charles, 11/6/2013 -
" One of my all time favorite mysteries. "
— Tammera, 11/2/2013 -
" Gosh I love it when I have a Sunday off, more time to read. More .... "
— Greg, 10/13/2013 -
" This was the second Francis book we listened to on our trip (after High Stakes) and it was just a hair less enjoyable. Still a good book with a well crafted protagonist, but this book also includes nearly a dozen other characters and I got a tad confused along the way. I still recommend it. "
— Margaret, 10/2/2013 -
" I think I had heard this on tape, read by "The Equalizer"...a nice light read, I didn't remember much of it, but it passed the plane ride nicely. "
— Frank, 4/20/2013 -
" Another exciting thriller from Francis "
— Julie, 1/23/2013 -
" I didn't love this one as much as I have loved some of his other books, but it was still worth a read. "
— Kate, 11/24/2012 -
" Edward Lincoln actor and celebrity is given the task of finding out why his godmother's horses are doing so poorly in South Africa. Little does he know that the investigation will put his life in jeopardy. "
— woody, 10/28/2012 -
" Good short book from Dick Francis. "
— Jan, 9/17/2012 -
" Another adequate mystery by Dick Francis. "
— Yvensong, 3/8/2012 -
" Eh, and okay book.....very short which was kind of nice! "
— Brooke, 11/8/2011 -
" A spare and rather short Francis, with an ending that makes me squirm. "
— Julie, 10/15/2011 -
" I think I had heard this on tape, read by "The Equalizer"...a nice light read, I didn't remember much of it, but it passed the plane ride nicely.<br/><br/> "
— Frank, 8/29/2011 -
" Gosh I love it when I have a Sunday off, more time to read. More .... "
— Greg, 10/17/2010 -
" Another great Dick Francis. This book was written in 1972 and has hysterical references to clothing styles and furniture. The mystery was very twisty turny. "
— Marie, 7/14/2010 -
" Another adequate mystery by Dick Francis. "
— Yvensong, 1/10/2010 -
" I keep my Dick Francis books to re-read every few years. "
— Lora, 9/24/2009 -
" Even though this is an older book, I thoroughly enjoyed Francis' writing and the story. His horse-racing tales have a enduring quality. "
— Heidi, 9/18/2009 -
" Decent book, but not one of his better ones. "
— Susanne, 1/5/2009 -
" SMOKESCREEN - Ex <br/>Francis, Dick - 11th book <br/> <br/>A film actor becomes involved in real life action and adventure. <br/> <br/>This is one of my favorite Francis books. A story of survival. Art nearly becomes reality from a move "Man in a Car." Excellent suspense. "
— LJ, 9/12/2008
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.