Dick Francis Collection 13 Books Set - Horse Racing Crime Thriller Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Bonecrack
Nerve
Risk
Bolt
Come To Grief
Whip Hand
Smokescreen
10-Lb Penalty
Knock Down
Reflex
Hot Money
Banker
Longshot

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Book Count: 13

Overview
The Dick Francis Collection brings together thirteen of the celebrated author's racing-world crime thrillers in one convenient paperback set. Written by a former champion jockey, each novel pairs authentic behind-the-scenes horseracing detail with taut, twisting suspense. From jockeys and detectives to bankers and photographers, the protagonists change book to book, but the hallmarks stay constant: clean, propulsive prose, morally complex villains, and a relentless pace that rarely lets up. It's an ideal introduction for new readers and a satisfying stack for longtime fans wanting a complete run of standout titles in a single collection.

About the Books
Dick Francis built his reputation as one of crime fiction's most distinctive voices by fusing his own experience as a professional steeplechase jockey with tightly constructed mystery plotting. This 13-book paperback set spans some of his most admired novels, each a standalone story rather than chapters of one continuous saga, unified instead by setting, tone, and craftsmanship. In Bonecrack and Nerve, young men fight to clear their names and outwit dangerous enemies; Risk and Bolt follow amateur and professional riders drawn into schemes far beyond the racetrack. Come To Grief and Whip Hand both feature investigator Sid Halley, whose insider racing knowledge makes him uniquely suited to unravel crimes the police cannot. Smokescreen shifts toward international intrigue, while 10-Lb Penalty, Knock Down, Reflex, Hot Money, Banker, and Longshot each center on a different profession orbiting the racing world — from bloodstock dealing and photography to banking — giving readers a wide-angle view of the industry Francis knew intimately. Across all thirteen titles, the throughline is precision: short chapters, believable procedural detail, and characters tested under pressure. Collected together, this set offers a broad sampling of a novelist whose racing pedigree gave his fiction rare authenticity.

Key Benefits

• Thirteen complete Dick Francis novels in one convenient paperback set
• Authentic horse-racing detail from an author who was a professional jockey
• Standalone stories, so readers can start with any title in the set
• Fast-paced, twist-driven plots ideal for crime and thriller fans
• A great gift for mystery readers, racing enthusiasts, and book collectors
• Brand new paperback condition, ready to read or gift right away

Book-by-Book Guide
Bonecrack — Neil Griffon is abducted from his home at midnight in a tense standoff rooted in the racing stables he manages.
Nerve — Jockey Rob Finn faces a mysterious smear campaign threatening his winning career until he uncovers who's behind it.
Risk — Amateur jockey and accountant Roland Britten is kidnapped mid-investigation, pulling his financial expertise into danger.
Bolt — Jockey Kit Fielding is drawn into peril when a patron's husband becomes the target of escalating threats.
Come To Grief — Investigator Sid Halley probes a shocking string of horse mutilations rattling the racing community.
Whip Hand — Former jockey turned private investigator Sid Halley uses his racing insight to crack cases the police can't solve.
Smokescreen — Actor Edward Lincoln is pulled into international danger and daring escapes far from the studio lot.
10-Lb Penalty — Benedict Juliard chases a future in racing while political ambition and personal enemies close in.
Knock Down — Bloodstock agent Jonah Dereham navigates a cutthroat trade where a bad deal can turn deadly fast.
Reflex — Jockey-turned-photographer Philip Nore uncovers old secrets hidden in a stack of undeveloped negatives.
Hot Money — Malcolm Pembroke's fortune makes him a target, entangling his family in suspicion and betrayal.
Banker — Merchant banker Tim Ekaterin finds a risky investment in a stud farm carries far higher stakes than money.
Longshot — Survival writer John Kendall takes a biography commission that draws him into a racing yard's dangerous secrets.

About the Author
Dick Francis (1920–2010) was a British steeplechase jockey turned novelist. Before turning to fiction, he rode professionally for years, including as the Queen Mother's jockey, an experience that gave his novels their vivid, insider authenticity. Starting with his debut thriller in the early 1960s, Francis went on to write dozens of crime novels, nearly all set within the world of horse racing. His books are known for lean prose, resourceful protagonists, and meticulous plotting drawn from firsthand knowledge of the sport. In later years, several novels were co-written with his son, Felix Francis.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Perfect for long weekends, holiday travel, or building a well-stocked home library, this Dick Francis Collection delivers thirteen fast, satisfying mysteries in one paperback set. Whether you're gifting a racing enthusiast, filling a stocking this holiday season, or restocking a favorite reader's shelf, it's a dependable, budget-friendly choice packed with suspense from cover to cover.

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