From Publishers Weekly
The co-authors of the Agatha Award-winning Killer Books now offer the complete guide to the ever-popular mysteries of former champion jockey Francis, set in the world he knows so well: that of horse racing. This handy book includes plot summaries of each of Francis's novels, quick sketches of featured characters (and horses), Web sites offering information on British racing and racetracks, and choice opening lines ("Kidnapping is a fact of life," begins The Danger). In an exclusive interview with Francis, the author ruminates on his protagonists (who "react to situations as I would react in the same circumstances"); his collaboration with his late wife ("she was a master at research with a terrific memory for detail"); and his annual work cycle. A useful bibliography includes works about and written by Francis.Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
When former jockey Dick Francis turned to writing, his novels were a success right out of the gate. Now readers can learn more about his suspenseful stories and the fascinating worlds in which they take place-not only horse racing, but many others, from flying to filmmaking, from gemstones to glassblowing. Meet the man who has won three Edgar Allen Poe Awards, the title of Mystery Writers of America's Grand Master, fellowship in the Royal Society of Literature, and Malice Domestic's Lifetime Achievement Award-and add to your reading pleasure with:
€ Book-by-book synopses, little-known facts, and quotes
€ Francis's stable of memorable characters-from Sid Halley to Mr. Kitchens to Professor Guggenheim
€ The "beautiful, marvelous creatures" who run through his novels-from Admiral in Dead Cert to Zingaloo in Whip Hand
€ Websites on horseracing, the many novels, and the author himself
About the Author
Dean James and Jean Swanson are the award-winning authors of By a Woman's Hand and Killer Books.
The Dick Francis Companion: The Complete Guide to the Beloved Mysteries of Dick Francis - From Plot Summaries to Character Profiles FROM THE PUBLISHER
When former jockey Dick Francis turned to writing, his novels were a success right out of the gate. Now readers can learn more about his suspenseful stories and the fascinating worlds in which they take place -- not only horse racing but many others, from flying to filmmaking, gemstones to glassblowing.
FROM THE CRITICS
Publishers Weekly
The co-authors of the Agatha Award-winning Killer Books now offer the complete guide to the ever-popular mysteries of former champion jockey Francis, set in the world he knows so well: that of horse racing. This handy book includes plot summaries of each of Francis's novels, quick sketches of featured characters (and horses), Web sites offering information on British racing and racetracks, and choice opening lines ("Kidnapping is a fact of life," begins The Danger). In an exclusive interview with Francis, the author ruminates on his protagonists (who "react to situations as I would react in the same circumstances"); his collaboration with his late wife ("she was a master at research with a terrific memory for detail"); and his annual work cycle. A useful bibliography includes works about and written by Francis. (Sept. 2) Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
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