{"product_id":"dark-horse-isbn-9798892425407","title":"Dark Horse","description":"\u003cb\u003eSid Halley is brought in to investigate a stalking turned murder case  in this thrilling addition to the Dick Francis novels, perfect for fans  of Harlan Coben.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImogen Duffy is an up-and-coming Irish jump jockey making her mark in  steeplechase racing. But not all is well in Imogen's life. Jealous of  her success, Imogen’s controlling boyfriend Liam is stalking her and  when she tries to break it off with him, he turns violent. Fleeing to  England, Imogen hopes to leave Liam behind. But Liam vehemently refuses  to let her go–until he’s found dead, stabbed with a knife bearing  Imogen’s fingerprints. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImogen’s father, convinced of her  innocence, seeks out Sid Halley to ask for his help uncovering the truth  and Sid reluctantly agrees to investigate. The case becomes all too  personal soon after, when Sid realizes he is being stalked and  threatened – is it the killer? With his life and reputation on the line,  Sid races to solve the case before someone else ends up dead. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis  pulse–pounding addition to the beloved series will enthrall readers,  turning pages at a gallop to discover what the truth is–and who to  trust.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eDark Horse\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“A pleasure to read.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eDeadly Pleasures\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Well-written, with an ending twist you don’t see coming.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eRed Carpet Crash\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for Felix Francis:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“The customary insider details about the racing scene set up the denouement with commendable precision . . . [A] venerable franchise.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Another solid, fun novel in this franchise. Fans of horse racing, and good old-fashion thrillers, will enjoy this one.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eRed Carpet Crash\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“This is certainly a crime novel written in the tradition of Dick Francis.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eDeadly Pleasures\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Excellent . . . Francis nicely balances his lead’s personal challenges with his sleuthing.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“One of the most compelling figures in crime fiction.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“As fascinating as ever.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A carefully crafted private eye mystery that delivers a clever 'whodunnit'.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Good, clear writing with sympathetic characters make Hands Down a winner.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eDeadly Pleasures\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Halley fans won’t be disappointed.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThoroughbred Daily News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA\u003ci\u003e New York Times, London Sunday Times,\u003c\/i\u003e and international bestseller, acclaimed author \u003cb\u003eFelix Francis\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Oxford, England, son of the famous mystery author Dick  Francis and his wife, Mary Francis. Felix graduated from London  University with a degree in physics and electronics. His initial career  led him into education, where he was a successful teacher of Advanced  Level Physics. Next, he joined the world of big business as a director  and deputy of an international overseas expedition company. But he could  not deny that his family’s gift of writing had been passed along to  him, and he started his third career—as an author—where he found his  knowledge of physics and the wider world was a great advantage. His many  other accomplishments include being an expert outdoorsman, marksman,  and pilot. Felix Francis resides in England with his wife, Debbie, and  their two dogs, who are the ones really in charge.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233069609189,"sku":"NP9798892425407","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9798892425407.jpg?v=1767724510","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/dark-horse-isbn-9798892425407","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}