{"product_id":"syndicate-isbn-9798892421300","title":"Syndicate","description":"\u003cb\u003e“The master of suspense and intrigue” (Country Life) is back with the next thrilling novel in the Dick Francis series, perfect for fans of Michael Connelly.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChester Newton has built his fortune organizing racehorse syndicates, where top horses are co-owned and managed by several parties. These joint enterprises are high risk and high reward–and for Chester, it’s almost always been reward. The stakes only get higher as the syndicates grow larger, and every race means the possibility of complete failure–or ecstatic success. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter an anxious morning waiting for the results of the Epsom Derby, the premier flat race in the UK, Chester has an afternoon of explosive triumph–and an evening of total terror. Someone tries to take over one of his syndicates by force–and by threats of serious harm to him and his family. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the first time in Chester’s life, it’s not just a horse race or money at stake–it’s his life and the lives of his loved ones. This pulse-pounding dive into the dark and dangerous world of British racehorse syndicates will have readers racing to the thrilling end.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eSyndicate\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times, The 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. His initial career led him to become a successful teacher of  A-level physic. But he could not deny that his   family’s gift of  writing had been passed along to him, and he started   his second  career—as an author—where he found his knowledge of physics   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, their family and two Irish Setters and a    Cavapoo.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233601007845,"sku":"NP9798892421300","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9798892421300.jpg?v=1767737702","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/syndicate-isbn-9798892421300","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}