Whip Hand by Dick Francis

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Book name:	Whip Hand (2024)
Category:	Crime
Author:	Dick Francis
Language:	English
Publication data:	Jan. 1, 1979, midnight

"Whip Hand" by Dick Francis is a thrilling novel that follows the story of a former jockey turned investigator who finds himself caught in a dangerous web of deceit and corruption. When a suspicious fire destroys a racing yard, he is determined to uncover the truth behind the incident. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a sinister plot that not only threatens the lives of those involved but also the integrity of the entire racing industry. With his knowledge of the racing world and his relentless determination, he must race against time to expose the culprits and bring them to justice. The 3902nd greatest book of all time

About the author

Dick Francis

9 books

Dick Francis, CBE, FRSL (born Richard Stanley Francis) was a popular British horse racing crime writer and retired jockey.

Dick Francis worked on his books with his wife, Mary, before her death. Dick considered his wife to be his co-writer - as he is quoted in the book, "The Dick Francis Companion", released in 2003:
"Mary and I worked as a team. ... I have often said that I would have been happy to have both our names on the cover. Mary's family always called me Richard due to having another Dic… Read more