Stalking Horse - Softcover

John-francome

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0755306694 ISBN 13: 9780755306695

Publisher: Headline Hardbacks, 2003

Synopsis

Jockey Josh Swallow is aiming to go out at the top, finally winning the title of champion jockey. But it won't be easy. The brilliant rider Ben O'Brien has his eye on the prize, and leading trainer Leo Lovall is his bitter enemy, but the obsession of Josh's biggest fan may be deadliest of all.

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About the Author

John Francome was a successful jockey and a National Hunt champion. Today he is a popular racing commentator on TV and in print. He lives in Berkshire and has written over fifteen racing thrillers.

From AudioFile

In the last season of his career Josh Swallow is stalking winning horses, so he can garner the title of champion jockey. At the same time, he himself is being stalked. Steve Hodson narrates this novel with such honed ferocity that listeners may feel they're experiencing the plot from a jockey's saddle during a thrust-to-the-line at Cheltenham. Just as easily, Hodson creates the plummy tones of an elderly woman. He is adept at drawing out soft vowel sounds to make them sound like nails on a blackboard. Bodies, secrets, and death threats abound until the final surprise on the penultimate jump. One terrific listen! K.A.T. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Headline Hardbacks
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0755306694
• ISBN 13: 9780755306695
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320