About the book
Things are hotting up in this gripping thriller from bestselling author Felix Francis
'Grabs you from the start and keeps you hooked. A fast-paced book that you can't put down' 5***** READER REVIEW
'A great story, suspenseful with lots of twists and turns' 5***** READER REVIEW
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Jefferson Hinkley is back.
Operating as an undercover investigator for the British Horseracing Authority, Jeff is approached by the multiple-champion jockey, Dave Swinton, to discuss the delicate matter of his losing races on purpose.
Little does Jeff realise that his visit to Swinton's house will result in a brutal attempt on his life.
Shortly after Jeff narrowly escapes a certain and grisly death, the charred body Dave Swinton is found in his burnt-out car at a deserted beauty spot in Oxfordshire.
The police think it's suicide, but Jeff is not so sure. He starts to investigate those races that Swinton could have intentionally lost, but soon discovers instead that there are those who would prevent him from doing so, at any cost . . .
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Praise for Dick Francis and Felix Francis:
'From winning post to top of the bestseller list, time after time' Sunday Times
'The Francis flair is clear for all to see' Daily Mail
'The master of suspense and intrigue' Country Life
Editions of Front Runner
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780718178840
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780399168239
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781405915212
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780425278932
- EBook
- ISBN 9780698148765
Read an Excerpt
Things are hotting up in this gripping thriller from bestselling author Felix Francis
'Grabs you from the start and keeps you hooked. A fast-paced book that you can't put down' 5***** READER REVIEW
'A great story, suspenseful with lots of twists and turns' 5***** READER REVIEW
_______
Jefferson Hinkley is back.
Operating as an undercover investigator for the British Horseracing Authority, Jeff is approached by the multiple-champion jockey, Dave Swinton, to discuss the delicate matter of his losing races on purpose.
Little does Jeff realise that his visit to Swinton's house will result in a brutal attempt on his life.
Shortly after Jeff narrowly escapes a certain and grisly death, the charred body Dave Swinton is found in his burnt-out car at a deserted beauty spot in Oxfordshire.
The police think it's suicide, but Jeff is not so sure. He starts to investigate those races that Swinton could have intentionally lost, but soon discovers instead that there are those who would prevent him from doing so, at any cost . . .
_______
Praise for Dick Francis and Felix Francis:
'From winning post to top of the bestseller list, time after time' Sunday Times
'The Francis flair is clear for all to see' Daily Mail
'The master of suspense and intrigue' Country Life
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Front Runner about?
Things are hotting up in this gripping thriller from bestselling author Felix Francis
'Grabs you from the start and keeps you hooked. A fast-paced book that you can't put down' 5***** READER REVIEW
'A great story, suspenseful with lots of twists and turns' 5***** READER REVIEW
_______
Jefferson Hinkley is back.
Operating as an undercover investigator for the British Horseracing Authority, Jeff is approached by the multiple-champion jockey, Dave Swinton, to discuss the delicate matter of his losing races on purpose.
Little does Jeff realise that his visit to Swinton's house will result in a brutal attempt on his life.
Shortly after Jeff narrowly escapes a certain and grisly death, the charred body Dave Swinton is found in his burnt-out car at a deserted beauty spot in Oxfordshire.
The police think it's suicide, but Jeff is not so sure. He starts to investigate those races that Swinton could have intentionally lost, but soon discovers instead that there are those who would prevent him from doing so, at any cost . . .
_______
Praise for Dick Francis and Felix Francis:
'From winning post to top of the bestseller list, time after time' Sunday Times
'The Francis flair is clear for all to see' Daily Mail
'The master of suspense and intrigue' Country Life
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Front Runner?
Fiction > Thriller / suspense fiction
Where can I read a sample of Front Runner?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780718178840
Is Front Runner part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series A Dick Francis Novel
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Front Runner?
Felix Francis
Who is the Publisher of the book Front Runner?
Penguin UK
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Front Runner is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780718178840) and hardcover(ISBN 9780399168239) and paperback(ISBN 9781405915212) and paperback(ISBN 9780425278932) and ebook(ISBN 9780698148765)
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