Book description
Dick Francis, the bestselling master of mystery and suspense, takes you into the thrilling world of horse racing.
Steeplechaser Alan York knows well the dangers of the sport. But when his best friend and rival Bill Davidson takes a fall in the middle of a race and doesn’t get up…
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1 author picked Dead Cert as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is the first book by Dick Francis that I ever read. I knew it was based on an incident that happened to him when he was riding in a steeplechase. I was dying to get to the accident and scared, knowing what was going to happen and when. Whew!
From Carolyn's list on those who are crazy over anything with four legs.
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