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1) Twice shy
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Series
Language
English
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Young physicist Jonathan Derry is given some musical tapes by a friend. But the tapes are really an elaborate, computerized horse-betting system that can make the owner a rich man -- or a dead one. Once again, high-speed thrill master Dick Francis weaves a constantly twisting plot, a wicked villain, non-stop action, and an explosive showdown into a superb book that races to the finish line, leaving you breathless for more....
2) Bolt
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Series
Kit Fielding novels volume 2
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English
Description
Kit Fielding is determined to stop the person shooting horses with a weapon called a "humane killer."
3) Hot money
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Series
Language
English
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Ian perseveres in his search into the past; discovering the hate that builds silently through the years, the terrible price the relatives pay for their fathers' sins, and a twisted knot of passion compelled to turn love to punishment.
4) Longshot
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Series
Language
English
Description
John, a travel guide writer, out of necessity begins writing the biography of a racehorse trainer and encounters unforeseen dangers.
5) Even money
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Series
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
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On the first day of Royal Ascot, the world's most famous horse race, the crowd rejoices in a string of winning favorites. Ned Talbot has worked all his life as a bookmaker -- taking over the family business from his grandfather -- so he knows not to expect any sympathy from the punters as they count their winnings, and he his losses. He's seen the ups and downs before -- but, as the big gambling conglomerates muscle in on small concerns like his,...
6) Silks
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Series
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English
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Geoffrey Mason is well known (as "Perry" Mason) among the pro riders, including Steve Mitchell and Scot Barlow--arguably the two top pros. So when Scot Barlow is murdered--with Mitchell's pitchfork nonetheless--Geoff finds himself pulled into the case as a junior barrister.
7) Shattered
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 12
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English
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Glassblower Gerard Logan is faced with a threat to his business, his courage, and his life when he comes to the attention of a gang of thugs who are searching for an incriminating videotape entrusted to Logan by his friend, jockey Martin Stukely, who was unexpectedly killed in a riding accident.
8) Straight
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English
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As Derek Franklin, an injured steeplechase jockey, nears the end of his career, he is thrust into trouble and mayhem by the accidental death of his older brother, Greville: "I inherited my brother's desk, his business, his gadgets, his enemies, his horses and his mistress," Derek says. "I inherited my brother's life, and it nearly killed me." With danger besetting him from unknown directions, Derek discovers that honesty can be a deadly virtue and...
9) Decider
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English
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Free choice? According to architect, engineer, and jobbing builder Lee Morris, there's no such thing. Choice is preordained by personality, of that the young entrepreneur is sure. Then he becomes involved with Stratton Park racecourse, which faces ruin at the hands of the combative clan that wholly owns it. Connected with but not related to any of the family's warring factions, he nonetheless is drawn into the fray -- reluctant, yet attracted by compulsions...
10) The danger
Author
Publisher
G. P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
c1984
Physical Desc
[1], 320 p. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
His name is Giuseppe. Though some call him Peter. He is warm, reassuring, courageous, and superb at his multi-million-dollar job. Once you meet him, you never forget the force of his presence, for he is a natural-born leader, with the temperament of an executive or top-level diplomat. But Giuseppe-Peter is neither of these. Giuseppe-Peter is Europe's most elusive and cold-blooded kidnapper. His name is Andrew Douglas. He is warm, reassuring, courageous...
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