{"product_id":"whip-hand","title":"Whip Hand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Dick Francis keeps you in suspense in every chapter, you are immersed in the story' \u003c\/b\u003e5***** Reader Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Really gripping with lots of twists and turns. A fast-paced thriller' \u003c\/b\u003e5***** Reader Review\u003cbr\u003e______ \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEx-jockey Sid Halley works as a private detective, using his racing knowledge to solve crimes that baffle the police. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe's asked to investigate the possible doping of the horses of George Casper - a thoroughbred trainer whose once-successful mounts have been failing spectacularly on the racetrack. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, he learns that a conman has left his ex-wife Jenny facing a jail sentence over a fake charity, while the Jockey Club want him to investigate certain powerful syndicates who may be acting in a ruthless and illegal manner. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuickly, Sid discovers that each of his investigations is entirely unwelcome. But he isn't put off easily - not even when a threat is made that could change his life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree dangerous cases, three ways to die - Sid is back on home turf . . . \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePacked with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, \u003ci\u003eWhip Hand \u003c\/i\u003eis just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Dick Francis: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'The narrative is brisk and gripping and the background researched with care . . . the entire story is a pleasure to relish' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eScotsman\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Dick Francis's fiction has a secret ingredient - his inimitable knack of grabbing the reader's attention on page one and holding it tight until the very end' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSunday Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Still the master' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eRacing Post\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'The master of suspense and intrigue' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eCountry Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020296077655,"sku":"9781405916776","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/4569\/5575\/files\/15364243482688.jpg?v=1789387527","url":"https:\/\/somiibooks.com\/products\/whip-hand","provider":"Somiibooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}