Best Dick Francis Books

Wine expertise becomes deadly when merchant Tony Beach's elegant soiree turns into a crime scene. Francis crafts a sophisticated thriller where knowledge of vintages proves as dangerous as it is valuable.

Steeplechase jockey Kit Fielding faces his deadliest opponent yet: a grudge between his family and his sister's in-laws turned murderous. Francis grounds racing thrills in personal stakes.

When his brother dies, a jockey suddenly inherits everything: a business he doesn't understand, a woman he barely knows, and enemies who want him dead. Francis explores family obligation and inherited danger.

Jockey-turned-detective Sid Halley knows his beloved friend Ellis Quint is guilty but must discover why someone so gifted chose evil. Francis crafts a heartbreaking study of friendship destroyed by inexplicable choices.

Banker Tim Ekaterin discovers something's wrong with the champion horse he financed—and people start dying. Francis explores the money behind horse racing with deadly results.

Eighteen-year-old Benedict trades his jockey dreams for his father's political career, only to discover that staying away from the track doesn't keep the track's dangers away from him.

Filmmaker Thomas Lyon investigates a 26-year-old racing world murder for his new movie. Francis weaves Hollywood illusion with horse country reality.

A computerized betting system falls into the wrong hands, and its rightful owners want it back—violently. Francis builds suspense around early computer technology and the timeless lure of gambling schemes.