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Dead Heat

By: Dick Francis
Narrated by: Felix Francis, Tony Britton
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The night before the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket sees the great and the good of the horse-racing community gathered for a prestigious black-tie Gala dinner. It is a fitting testament to the glamour of the occasion that top chef Max Moreton is cooking the evening's meal.

Founder of the racing town's favourite Michelin-starred restaurant, the Hay Net, Max is something of a celebrity in Newmarket circles. However, spending the night retching in the throes of agony is the last thing Max expects. But much worse is to come ... his food is suspected of putting twenty-four of the dinner guests in hospital. Max's pride and professionalism tells him all is not as it seems.

Within hours, Max's restaurant is forcibly closed, his reputation teeters on the brink of ruin, and a court case looms. But the day is far from over, and soon Max Moreton finds himself desperately fighting for more than just his livelihood ...

©2007 Dick Francis (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd. Crime Thrillers Genre Fiction International Mystery & Crime Literary Fiction Mystery Sports Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime Racing

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As Always Tony Brittons narration is excellent as is the story. Dick Francis is one of my favourite authors. Detail and excitement.

A good listen

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Plenty of twists and turns in the plot, and as always using the voice of the main character to tell the story does involve the reader.

Characters feel true and believable

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Very enjoyable book dick Francis at his best. Lots of twists and turns and exciting dialogue.

Great story

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An enjoyable story perhaps spoilt somewhat by an unlikely climax. I suspect multimillionaire baddies rarely personally attend retribution scenes!

Usual descriptive detail in a well-crafted story.

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narrator is too old for the characters. plot development too slow. gets its pace on the second half

Not the best

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