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Dead Cert | 
 enlarge | Author: Dick Francis
Publisher: Berkley
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 171239
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 288
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Dimensions (in): 6.5 x 4.1 x 0.8
ISBN: 0425194973
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780425194973
ASIN: 0425194973
Publication Date: January 6, 2004
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Product Description
Horse racing can be a dangerous sport, but it becomes a deadly one when a champion is killed.
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Tickets to an End January 16, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
What kid hasn't listened in on the telephone? Bill Davidson's children did just that, but didn't realize they hold the key to their father's killer.
Alan York loves racing and left home in South Africa to follow his dream. When he emerged from the fog of a steeple chase race he didn't find his friend a winner, but dead in a manner that was no accident.
Greed and fixed races were behind Bill's death and leave Allan the owner of Admiral and fighting for his own life.
Dead Cert is one of the riveting reads of a long career. Enjoy!
Nash Black, author of SINS OF THE FATHERS and QUALIFYING LAPS.
 Dick Francis Does It Again, For the First Time July 20, 2006
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I was amazed to learn after reading this one that it was Dick Francis' first novel. Francis was a very successful jockey--racing for the Queen Mother in the 1950's--and after a career-ending injury, he penned his memoirs. Following that success, he developed and incredibly successful second act as a novelist.
I discovered Francis' work last summer--and I have plans to read everything he's done. In the 3 books I've read, his heroes are all gentleman sleuths--full of character, empathy, and wits. In Dead Cert, the trend continues with Alan York, a young amateur jockey trying to uncover the mystery of why a copper wire was intentionally hung to trip his fellow jockey. York is on his own resolving this caper, having failed to fully convince the police that this was anything more than an accidental death.
The writing is of a high caliber, the characters are wonderfully drawn, and I always learn a thing or two about horses--and England--when I read Dick Francis. There's also something quaint about reading a book set in an age before computers, cell phones, and DNA evidence. Grade: A-
Another Dick Francis delight February 26, 2006
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
I never know what to expect when I begin a new Dick Francis novel - but I always enjoy the ride. This one is no exception.
Dead Certain to please mystery lovers... February 13, 2002
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
In yet another gripping story of mystery, murder and British steeplechasing, Dick Francis continues his amazing streak of hit novels.His real appeal is not racing or mystery however, it is his ability to create characters who are admirable, honorable and self-reliant. If you're looking for troubled, self-loathers who "somehow" overcome their weakness and become unwilling and unwitting heroes, don't look here. Francis' heroes revel in their abilities to withstand evil, overcome it, and end up smiling in spite of it all. Kudos once again for Dick Francis and Dead Cert!
The First Dick Francis Mystery November 5, 2001
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is the first Dick Francis mystery and I like it the second best. I like "Nerve" slightly better, but only slightly. This "Dead Cert" contains several impressive scenes. The most impressive is the climax in which the star horse "Admiral" plays an unexpectedly spectacular role. It is definitely THE MOST SPECTACULAR scene in ALL Francis mysteries. Highly Recommended.
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