I think Felix is doing a fine job carrying on his father's legacy. I liked this. It had the feel of a DF novel. The plot was pretty sound and all the elements made sense and worked together. I don't think a Francis fan would be disappointed in this one. ( )

Race commentator's sister is killed. The sister is a jockey and there is a question as to whether she took bribes.

Well. Very good mystery - at one point, I was puzzled, thinking that I wasn't recognizing the story but I must have read this before because I've read all of Dick Francis' books...took me a minute to remember this is by Felix. He really caught his father's style in this one. Including all the technical details of another odd occupation - race commentating, here - and another style of dysfunctional family. Oh, and one more thing - a title that really doesn't relate very well to the story (I doubt I'll be able to remember what story goes with this title, in a month or so). I like Mark, and it's a real shame about the deaths - such a waste (well, some of them). And with all that said - I really wasn't in the mood for this, it's a bit too dark and sad for me right now. I had to push myself to finish it - glad I did though, at least it comes to a solid conclusion. ( )

Dick Francis' son Felix is really shaping up to be a wonderful author, just like his dad. His style is even somewhat reminiscent of his father. I enjoyed every bit of this novel, and I fully expect to read any more in the future, when they come out. ( )

Felix Francis has continued his father's formula of writing a mystery which teaches readers something about horse racing and about another profession. This is one of my favorite things about these books. The main character didn't seem to have as much emotional depth, as though the words and the character didn't quite mesh, but it was still an interesting story. It has been a while since I read a book in one day but this one kept me entertained and enlightened. ( )