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As one of the youngest ever winners of the Grand National, Nick ‘Foxy’ Foxton’s career as a world-class jockey is on perfect track until a near-fatal accident cuts his dream brutally short. But when he returns to Aintree as a spectator years later, nothing can prepare him for what unfolds.

Minutes before the biggest event on the racing calendar, Nick’s affable American colleague Herb Kovak is shot at point-blank range, the gunman disappearing among the stunned crowd. Along with the police, Nick is left baffled as to why anyone would want to kill such an apparently gentle soul.

With the press speculating links to gangland crime and a crumpled note containing a threatening message found in the dead man’s coat, Nick begins to doubt how well he really knew Herb. And on discovering Herb had named him as the benefactor of his will, Nick questions why he has been entrusted with the legacy. Is this a generous gift from a friend or is it, in fact, a poisoned chalice?

©2011 Felix Francis (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime Sports
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For me, the book misses that extra something which Dick Francis injected into his stories. It never quite 'takes off' for me. The cancer sub-plot is a little too mawkish and most of the characters lacked any real depth. However, I did enjoy it overall.

Having said that, this is by Felix - and I hope his next book is marketed as his own work and not as anything to do with his father.

I would half agree about the narrator: his attempts at various accents is not the most convincing.

Not bad - but not the best

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This is a great listen. From the first page I was gripped, staying up late to finish it. Michael Maloney's narration is speedy and exciting and his characterisation is superb. The twists at the end are excellent. Highly recommended!

As good as his Dad

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Would you listen to Gamble again? Why?

Yes, it is full of information and excitement, and I love both his father's and his own way of writing and the diverse subjects.

What other book might you compare Gamble to, and why?

Other ones by Dick Francis, well written and familiar.

What about Michael Maloney’s performance did you like?

He kept the characters through out, and didn't go over the top, very enjoyable to listen to.

Any additional comments?

I'm pleased to say I wasn't disappointed, it was a very satisfying read

A good read

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Probably would have been more enjoyable if the narration wasn’t so monotone and boring. Story ok but not as good as Dick Francis

Boring narration

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I enjoyed this story immensely especially as it hadn’t been ‘Americanised’ like so many others I have listened to. Good story, good pace, good characterisation by the author and the reader created a cracking read.

Another great story from the Francis stable....

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