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Longshot

By: Dick Francis
Narrated by: Tony Britton
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“Fast-paced, meticulously plotted...Nobody sets up a mystery better than Dick Francis.”—San Francisco Chronicle

Jump in the saddle with a sure thing.

Travel writer John Kendall travels to England to interview a racehorse trainer. Soon enough, however, Kendall realizes that completing the book will be tricky at best. Because the racehorse trainer he’s tasked with interviewing has something to hide—a secret that could threaten Kendall’s life.

©1990 Dick Francis (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd.

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BY FAR the best Dick Francis

This book was so far and above most other Dick Francis’s novels, which I have been listening to for 30 years, that I almost suspect he had a co- writer. I love Mr. Francis, and do not accuse him of anything but fantastic books, but this book exceeded all previous publications ..in my opinion. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

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Fantastic

Very skillful and nuanced narration to a great book. Brought this wonderful Dick Francis mystery to life.

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Longtime fan of Dick Francis

Absolutely the most entertaining read of a Dick Francis novel - Tony Briton’s narration is superb! I’ve read nearly every book by Dick Francis most more than once a classic British mystery - The narration made this even more entertaining! I’m running of audio titles but won’t mind listening to this over and over again!

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My favorite of all Dick Francis mysteries

Outstanding. With excellent narration. The carefully crafted cast of characters and the intricate mystery make this a most entertaining book.

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Loved it!

A marvelous story with characters who matter to the reader. Super job as usual by Britton. Outstanding all around!

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One of my all time Dick Francis favorites!

Well crafted and beautifully narrated! Neither Dick nor disappoints with this one. An excellent choice!

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Entertaining story but questionable finish

Unfortunately the ending is weak in that the policeman would never have given up when the proof was so near at hand.

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Classic Dick Francis!

One of my fave Francis novels, with his signature style of bringing to life a character with a unique/interesting background, tying them into the horse racing world, and concluding with a plot twist you never see coming!
Pretty good narration style.

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Penetrating

Francis stays on the margins of racing in this one, but places his character dead center in the middle of a slightly strange and intriguing family, where the heroes role is to save

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One of Mr. Francis’s best.

Not much to dislike. Decent people getting caught up etc. final resolutions are never as satisfying as you would hope but this as close as they come. Rest in peace, Dick. You done good! Again….

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