Risk

The Thrill of the Chase

When lawyer and former jockey, David Cleveland, is drawn into a high-stakes world of dangerous horses and ruthless gamblers, he finds himself in a race he never anticipated. Hired to investigate the mysterious death of a jockey at a prestigious British racetrack, David’s investigation quickly spirals out of control. With his own life on the line, he must uncover the truth behind the jockey’s tragic fall, while battling forces that will stop at nothing to protect their secrets. As he dives deeper into the world of horse racing, he discovers a world where fortunes are made and lost in the blink of an eye, and where the greatest risk is not just to his career, but to his very life.

Shadows of Betrayal

David’s quest for answers takes him from the lush paddocks of the elite racetrack to the gritty underground world of illegal betting rings, where corruption runs as deep as the tracks themselves. As he becomes entangled in a web of deception, he faces mounting threats from those who want him to stop asking questions. With every turn, a new ally turns foe, and David must rely on his sharp wit and his connections from his past life as a jockey to stay one step ahead. His investigation soon reveals a conspiracy far bigger than he ever imagined, where even the most trusted individuals have hidden agendas. Trust becomes a luxury, and every decision he makes could be his last.

In the Face of Danger

As the stakes rise, David realizes that solving the mystery may cost him more than he bargained for. In a final, pulse-pounding showdown at the racecourse, he faces a deadly game of cat and mouse with the very people he’s been chasing. In a world where every race is a gamble and every bet could be his final one, David must risk everything to uncover the truth. Will he be able to expose the culprits before it’s too late, or will the shadowy forces of the racing world silence him forever?

. Author’s Description: In *Risk*, Dick Francis delivers a taut, heart-racing thriller set against the world of elite horse racing. With his trademark suspense and deep understanding of the sport, Francis invites readers to take the ultimate risk, where every victory comes at a dangerous cost.