Deadly Finish

A day at the races ends in murder...

Deadly Finish is another brilliant racing thriller from the natural successor to Dick Francis (Irish Times), John Francome. The perfect read for fans of Felix FrancisPulse and Triple Crown.

The book moves at a relaxed pace but the tension continues to mount until the surprising conclusion. Good characters, good plot and well worth reading - West Australian

Its summer, Royal Ascot, and life is good for young trainer Simon Waterford. He has inherited his fathers top-class yard, his brilliant two-year-old has just won the Coventry Stakes and he is soon to marry his beautiful half-Brazilian girlfriend. But Mariana has a secret which would wreck her hopes of marriage - and which Simons uncle Geoff has found out. And he has threatened to tell Simon. On their way back from the races, two rough-looking young men pass lewd comments about Mariana. Theres not much of a brawl - its over too quickly and is hardly even-handed - but it leaves Mariana in a sea of blood tending to Simons wounded face, while Geoff lies dead on the floor. Its a tragedy, of course, but Mariana cant help but feel relieved. Her secret is safe, for now...

What readers are saying about Deadly Finish:

John Francomes weaving of the various plot-lines was superb

Another first class book from Francome

Believable characters and great storyline had me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end