Syndicate

Francis, Felix

£20.00

Chester Newton is a successful race horse syndicate organiser, and his company, Victrix Racing, is having its best year yet. When his prized horse, Potassium, wins the world-famous Epsom Derby, Chester is set to become the next big thing in British horse racing. But a phone call changes everything. Someone hiding behind a voice scrambler and an untraceable phone is demanding he fixes a race – and they’re willing to go after Chester’s family if he fails to comply. Chester’s business is the only thing in his life that isn’t falling apart. With his marriage on the rocks and his children growing increasingly distant, he is not willing to let someone destroy the success he’s spent his life building. Then his daughter is kidnapped and, very suddenly, it’s not just his livelihood that’s on the line. Now Chester must discover just how far he will go to protect his family.

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Publish Date: 26/09/2024

Description

WHEN YOU’RE AT THE TOP OF YOUR GAME, ONE PHONE CALL CAN BRING IT ALL CRASHING DOWN . . .

THE BRAND NEW 2024 NOVEL FROM THE MASTER OF THE RACING THRILLER.
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Chester Newton is a successful racehorse syndicate organiser and his company, Victrix Racing, is having its best year yet. When his prized horse, Potassium, wins the world-famous Epsom Derby, Chester is set to become the next big thing in British horse racing.

But one phone call changes everything.

Someone hiding behind a voice scrambler and an untraceable phone is demanding he fixes a race – and they’re willing to go after Chester’s family if he fails to comply.

Chester’s business is the only thing in his life that isn’t falling apart. With his marriage on the rocks and his children growing increasingly distant, he is not willing to let someone destroy the success he’s spent his life building.

Then his daughter is kidnapped and, very suddenly, it’s not just his livelihood that’s on the line. Now Chester must discover just how far he will go to protect his family . . .

PRAISE FOR FELIX FRANCIS:

‘Felix Francis’ novels gallop along splendidly’ – JILLY COOPER

‘From winning post to top of the bestseller lists’ – SUNDAY TIMES

‘The master of suspense and intrigue’ – COUNTRY LIFE

‘A story of skulduggery, conspiracy and dodgy dealings’ – YORKSHIRE TIMES

‘A gripping tale’ – DAILY EXPRESS

‘The pages fly by’ – HORSE & HOUND

Additional information

Weight 629 g
Dimensions 240 × 162 × 36 mm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

400

Language

English

Edition

Hardback original

Dewey

823.92 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K