Silks

By: Dick Francis, Felix Francis

Narrated by: Martin Jarvis

A lawyer and amateur jockey is torn between doing what’s right and what will keep him alive in this New York Times bestselling thriller from Dick and Felix Francis.

Geoffrey Mason wasn’t terribly disappointed when his client Julian Trent was found guilty. Despite being paid handsomely as Trent’s defense counsel, he believes Trent needs to be locked up for a good long time. He only wishes it had happened more quickly—if the trial had ended just a bit earlier, Mason could have made it to the Foxhunter Steeplechase and fulfilled his longtime dream as an amateur jockey.

But not long afterward, Trent is set free when witnesses and jurors start recanting—under intimidation, Mason suspects. Remembering Trent’s threats at the time of his conviction, Mason is none too happy. And things only get worse when one of Mason’s fellow jockeys is found dead...

Critic reviews

Praise for Silks

“Another sure-footed winner.”—The New York Times

“[A] gripping thriller with a thoroughbred racing backdrop....The solid writing and engaging lead will carry readers along at a brisk pace.”—Publishers Weekly

More Praise for Dick Francis

“[The] master of crime fiction and equine thrills.”—Newsday

“It’s either hard or impossible to read Mr. Francis without growing pleased with yourself: not only the thrill of vicarious competence imparted by the company of his heroes, but also the lore you collect as you go, feel like a field trip with the perfect guide.”—The New York Times Book Review

“[Francis] has the uncanny ability to turn out simply plotted yet charmingly addictive mysteries.”—The Wall Street Journal

“A rare and magical talent...who never writes the same story twice...Few writers have maintained such a high standard of excellence for as long as Dick Francis.”—The San Diego Union-Tribune

“Few things are more convincing than Dick Francis at a full gallop.”—Chicago Tribune

Great Narrator

The narrator is, as always, exceptional. The story is captivating. I have loved Dick, and now Felix, since high school.

Good read

I enjoyed it as usual. Hoping the son follows the father's footsteps and produces good books.

Helpless outrage was finally satisfied by the end of the story.

I was hooked by the intrigue and injustice that was happening to innocent people. I could not wait to find some relief and resolution.

A very scary story.

I was very drawn to the characters in the story. Especially the main one. His job in the law and his dream of riding horses. I understand his dream. At one time I dreamed of riding them. I also dreamed of being a great artist. Instead, I became a mother of two boys, by two different fathers. But, the boys were a wonderful treasure. So his dreams and mine, were answered in different ways.
Phyllis

Dick Francis at his usual best.

Loved the story, characters, and the narration. DF is the master at writing gentlemen you love to love.