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Refusal

A Dick Francis Novel

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Refusal

By: Felix Francis
Narrated by: Martin Jarvis
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Six years ago, investigator Sid Halley retired for good. He’d been harassed, beaten, shot, even lost a hand to his investigating business, and enough was enough. For the sake of his wife and new daughter he gave up that life of danger and uncertainty, and he thought nothing would ever lure him back into the game. He thought wrong.

Sir Richard Stewart, chairman of the racing authority, begs Sid to investigate a series of dodgy races. Sid adamantly refuses, but the following day, Sir Richard is found dead under suspicious circumstances. And then a man with an Irish accent contacts Sid, telling him to deliver a whitewashed report about the suspected race-fixing...or else.

At first Sid ignores these warnings, knowing that once he submits to this criminal bully, he will forever be under his control. But as the intimidation tactics escalate - and Sid’s own family comes under threat - Sid realises he must meet his enemy head-on...or he might pay the ultimate price for his refusal.

©2013 Felix Francis (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Fiction Detective Crime

Critic Reviews

"This is fascinating reading on every level, from the neatly calibrated plot, moving from suspense to terror, to all the details of the racing world Francis provides. Halley is now, as before, an utterly complex, interest-holding character. And the final, moral turn that Francis makes of “refusal” is brilliant. A heroic return for Sid Halley." ( Booklist)
"Francis successfully resurrects one of his late father’s most popular creations and only series character—disabled jockey–turned–PI Sid Halley... Longtime fans will be hard put to tell this gripping thriller from the senior Francis’s work." ( Publishers Weekly)
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Just as good as a Dick Francis book. Well worth it. I couldn't stop listening.

Terrific.

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Quite an interesting story which kept me listening to the end. Felix is not his father unfortunately and Martin Jarvis is not Tony Britton.

A good yarn

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This is the first of the "Felix" Francis books I have read, it was ok, but no where near the standard of his fathers earlier novels.

Not Dick

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Felix has not got this right at all. marina eould nver have acted the harpy as he has portrayed her. in the original she had voiced the wish to get the reputation that side had of not giving in. and Felix has portrayed sid as an unthinking idiot who talked more about himself than protecting his family. he is portrayed exactly as I think.felix must be. narcissistic. I have the complete collection of Dick Francis works and Felix has tried to copy him and failed miserably. I found myself at times calling him a naughty name as I listened.

Felix has destroyed my liking ofsidhaley. he would never have acted like this one did

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