{"product_id":"syndicate-hardcover","title":"Syndicate - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFelix Francis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.4 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 10, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42683489878079,"sku":"9781639108596","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/252014b0b3a702e226f6bf70212bba5d.webp?v=1764964080","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/syndicate-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}