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Crossfire

By: Dick Francis, Felix Francis
Narrated by: Martin Jarvis
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Summary

Captain Thomas Forsyth’s second tour of Afghanistan is cut brutally short when he’s badly wounded by a roadside bomb. Tom’s world is torn apart by the injury – the Army is his life. The thought of never rejoining his regiment is a terrifying prospect and one that he is not willing to entertain.

Tom returns to Lambourn, to his childhood home, where his mother is a racehorse trainer and the ‘First Lady’ of racing. Never having seen eye to eye with his parents, Tom doesn’t expect a hero’s welcome – but even he’s not prepared for the reception that awaits him.

When his mother’s prize horse finishes a disappointing last place in a race he should have won, Tom discovers that the training business is on the edge, and facing a threat far more dangerous than a run of bad form. Tom finds himself on a very different, but just as deadly, battlefield where his military skills are tested ... kill or be killed?

©2010 Dick Francis (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd.

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Oh dear....

I have read, listened & loved Dick Francis books for many years. But this book read by Martin Jarvis is simply awful. It is clear that the book was NOT written by Dick Francis but by his son Felix. If I'd known I would never have bought the audio book. The reader is not up to the standard of Tony Britten who has narrated many of the Dick Francis books. Don't buy this if you are used the a better class of Dick Francis audio book!

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Crossfire is too much army and too American

I was curious as to whether this posthumous Dick Francis/Felix Francis book would be a good read. Sadly, it would be fine if you are interested in the army and its battles, rules and regulations. But even apart from that, my greatest problem, and the reason I only read three-quarters of the book was that the americanisms drove me to despair! Written by two Englismen,read by an Englishman, set in that most English of counties and yet we had 'parking lots', 'divided highways', etc all the time. It bacame so distracting that, for the first time ever, I did not finish my favourite author's latest book. Shame on the editors for not spotting it. When I read books written by Americans and/or set in the USA I expect American language. I have all his books, and have read and re-read them all, but that is the last I shall read, don't waste your money on it.

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Crossfire

An excellent story Dick Francis never fails and always writes edge of the seat stories. Thoroughly recommended

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Not up to standard

I fully agree with Jane. Martin Jarvis's reading of this book was not enjoyable at all - I kept hearing 'William' of 'Just William' fame coming through. I'm normally a fan of Martin Jarvis but not in this case. He totally failed to capture the tone and character of Dick Francis's hero and spoiled the book for me. The story itself doesn't gallop along as other Francis's books do - lots of repetition that gives the distinct impression of 'padding' and a strong feeling that the author is NOT Dick Francis. If you love traditional Dick Francis you won't enjoy this. Don't buy this one and stick to Tony Britten's excellent narrations in future.

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great listen

This is very easy to listen to, up to usual Dick Francis standards and very enjoyable

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Martin Jarvis not a patch on Tony Britton

What did you like best about Crossfire? What did you like least?

A good plot and characterisation, but it was ruined for me by Martin Jarvis's lackadaisical reading and inability to do women. He is fine for Bertie Wooster but not for a thriller like this with lots of characters.

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Crossfire

First class, both story and narration. Very enjoyable indeed. Looking forward to the next one.

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Stunning

A captivating effort from the Francis family. one of the best yet and highly recommended.

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soldier saves Mum

Loved story, nice twists & turns, even got my friend intrigued til the end. Martin Jarvis is a briĺliant narrator, very suited to Dick Francis novels.

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Disappointed

I like Dick Francis having spent my working life in horse racing I usually love his books
This one was disappointing the story line was weak
And didn’t make sense in places
More than once I had to rewind to see if I’d missed a section because it jumped about so much
The ending really didn’t add up at all
The only really good thing about this book was Martin Jarvis narrated it beautiful

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