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Silks by Felix Francis and Dick Francis (2009, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherPenguin Publishing Group

ISBN-100425228975

ISBN-139780425228975

eBay Product ID (ePID)71128780

Product Key Features

Book TitleSilks

Number of Pages432 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2009

TopicThrillers / Legal, Legal, Mystery & Detective / General, Sports

GenreFiction

AuthorFelix Francis, Dick Francis

Book SeriesA Dick Francis Novel Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight9.2 Oz

Item Length7.4 in

Item Width4.2 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

Reviews"A gripping thriller." -PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "One of the most reliable mystery writers working today." -DETROIT NEWS AND FREE PRESS, "A gripping thriller." - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "One of the most reliable mystery writers working today." - DETROIT NEWS AND FREE PRESS, Praise for Silks "Another sure-footed winner."-- The New York Times "[A] gripping thriller with a thoroughbred racing backdrop....The solid writing and engaging lead will carry readers along at a brisk pace."-- Publishers Weekly More Praise for Dick Francis "[The] master of crime fiction and equine thrills."-- Newsday "It's either hard or impossible to read Mr. Francis without growing pleased with yourself: not only the thrill of vicarious competence imparted by the company of his heroes, but also the lore you collect as you go, feel like a field trip with the perfect guide."-- The New York Times Book Review "[Francis] has the uncanny ability to turn out simply plotted yet charmingly addictive mysteries."-- The Wall Street Journal "A rare and magical talent...who never writes the same story twice...Few writers have maintained such a high standard of excellence for as long as Dick Francis."-- The San Diego Union-Tribune "Few things are more convincing than Dick Francis at a full gallop."-- Chicago Tribune, A gripping thriller.” —PUBLISHERS WEEKLY One of the most reliable mystery writers working today.” —DETROIT NEWS AND FREE PRESS

Dewey Edition22

Grade FromTwelfth Grade

Dewey Decimal823.914

Grade ToUP

SynopsisA lawyer and amateur jockey is torn between doing what's right and what will keep him alive in this New York Times bestselling thriller from Dick and Felix Francis. Geoffrey Mason wasn't terribly disappointed when his client Julian Trent was found guilty. Despite being paid handsomely as Trent's defense counsel, he believes Trent needs to be locked up for a good long time. He only wishes it had happened more quickly--if the trial had ended just a bit earlier, Mason could have made it to the Foxhunter Steeplechase and fulfilled his longtime dream as an amateur jockey. But not long afterward, Trent is set free when witnesses and jurors start recanting--under intimidation, Mason suspects. Remembering Trent's threats at the time of his conviction, Mason is none too happy. And things only get worse when one of Mason's fellow jockeys is found dead...