Title: Gamble
Author: Keith Francis
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: Oct 13, 2011
When was the book published: 2011
Main Characters: Nick Foxton, financial advisor and former jockey, his artist girlfriend, Claudia, the advisory firm of Lyall and Black, the DI, rich guy Jolyon Roberts.
What happens? Nick is standing next to co-worker Herb Kovak who is assasinated in a crowd at Cheltenham. Nick's girlfriend gets cancer. Jolyon Roberts approaches Nick to discreetly investigate a Bulgarian investment made which appears fraudulent. People try to kill Nick.
How long was this? 352 pages
Did I like this? Very good. Just like Dick Francis, except Felix is quite a bit more modern in his cultural references. Otherwise, it fit the mold and was wonderful, delightful reading, finished in 5 days or less.
Overall grade: A-
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