Tip Off
A deadly racing thriller with high stakes
Published on 4. March 2010
238 pages
978-0-7553-7629-2 (ISBN)
Description
High stakes and low lives - racing's a dangerous game
Ex-National Hunt Champion Jockey John Francome presents Tip Off, a deadly racing thriller about money-fuelled murder. A must-read for fans of Felix Francis' Pulse and Triple Crown.
'Francome can spin a darn good yarn' - Racing Post
It's every punter's dream to beat the bookmakers and Toby Brown is doing it regularly. The son of a top trainer, Toby has a telephone tipping service that is slowly bringing the old enemy to its knees. A plea from the bookmakers prompts a Jockey Club investigation which uncovers a plot of murder and jealousy where the stakes being played for mean more than just money - and where one horse, Better By Far, lives up to its name.
What readers are saying about Tip Off:
'Couldn't put it down, apart from having to recharge the Kindle!'
'Francome seems to know how to grab and hold your attention'
'His [John Francome's] writing style flows brilliantly and is a joy to read'
Ex-National Hunt Champion Jockey John Francome presents Tip Off, a deadly racing thriller about money-fuelled murder. A must-read for fans of Felix Francis' Pulse and Triple Crown.
'Francome can spin a darn good yarn' - Racing Post
It's every punter's dream to beat the bookmakers and Toby Brown is doing it regularly. The son of a top trainer, Toby has a telephone tipping service that is slowly bringing the old enemy to its knees. A plea from the bookmakers prompts a Jockey Club investigation which uncovers a plot of murder and jealousy where the stakes being played for mean more than just money - and where one horse, Better By Far, lives up to its name.
What readers are saying about Tip Off:
'Couldn't put it down, apart from having to recharge the Kindle!'
'Francome seems to know how to grab and hold your attention'
'His [John Francome's] writing style flows brilliantly and is a joy to read'
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Edition
Digital original
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Headline Publishing Group
Edition type
Digital original
File size
0,49 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-7553-7629-2 (9780755376292)
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03/2000
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Person
Ex-National Hunt Champion Jockey John Francome is a broadcaster on racing for Channel 4. His electrifying racing thrillers have also won him legions of fans. He lives in Berkshire.
