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Knock Down

By: Dick Francis
Narrated by: Tony Britton
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It’s the classic law of the invader. Get to the strongest guy and smash him, then watch the weaker ones fall like ninepins. Which is just what a vicious gang of horse dealers decides to do when their little kickback scam is threatened with a spot of old-fashioned honesty.

But they haven’t reckoned with bloodstock agent Jonah Dereham, a man who belies his quiet exterior with a steely and implacable resolve. They can threaten him, try to burn down his home, even attempt to kill him. But they’ll soon wish they hadn’t.

©1974 Dick Francis (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd. Crime Fiction Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime

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Another brilliant Dick Francis. Full of action and suspense right up to the end.

Brilliant story

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The combination of writer and narrator cannot be beaten in my opinion, though occasionally the recording suffers from being muffled. No-one writes a death scene for a loved one like Dick Francis, who could have guessed that a thriller writing ex-jockey could be so good with emotions. I've also discovered that Tony Britton at 1.25 speed, morphs into Richard Briers!

Great story and great narrator

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I read this 25 years ago and saw it on audible and now it's on my phone and it a good story to hear when what u are doing something that bored get it for £6 like me from audible

Knockdown

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I love the way Dick Francis writes. This book displays his research and empathy at it's best, the struggles of loving an alcoholic. Always will be my choice to read or listen to. Thank you.

Knock Down. My favourite Dick Francis.

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Thoroughly enjoyed this book. I always meant to pick up a Francis novel. Not disappointed. Listened virtually non stop. Highly recommended escapist reading

First Dick Francis

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