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From the acclaimed master of mystery and suspense comes a thrilling novel about the illusion of film—and the reality of murder.
When a film director hears a friend's deathbed confession about an unsolved crime that rocked the racing world nearly 30 years ago, he is compelled to pick up the thread of the unfinished tale. But someone is willing to do anything—including commit murder—to see to it that the story is never told.
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“[A] quite splendid novel...[Francis] offers wonderful set pieces and moves his large and colorful cast with the aplomb of a seasoned director...He has created a representative of a vanishing, even endangered, fictional species: the thoroughly decent chap we care about. A tip-top thriller.”
— Publishers Weekly
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“The book’s pages seem to turn by themselves.”
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“Another winner.”
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“Francis has the formula for success down pat. He’s a dependably good writer who can churn out one mystery after another and still keep them interesting... Another winner from this popular writer.”
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“Francis’ fans will not be disappointed with his latest offering...Besides providing a many-faceted mystery and the author’s trademark insights into the horse world, this novel offers an in-depth, fascinating behind-the-scenes view of filmmaking.”
— School Library Journal
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A New York Times Notable Book
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A New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
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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).