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Refusal

A Dick Francis Novel

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By: Felix Francis
Narrated by: Martin Jarvis
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Six years ago, investigator Sid Halley retired for good. He’d been harassed, beaten, shot, even lost a hand to his investigating business, and enough was enough. For the sake of his wife and new daughter he gave up that life of danger and uncertainty, and he thought nothing would ever lure him back into the game. He thought wrong.

Sir Richard Stewart, chairman of the racing authority, begs Sid to investigate a series of dodgy races. Sid adamantly refuses, but the following day, Sir Richard is found dead under suspicious circumstances. And then a man with an Irish accent contacts Sid, telling him to deliver a whitewashed report about the suspected race-fixing...or else.

At first Sid ignores these warnings, knowing that once he submits to this criminal bully, he will forever be under his control. But as the intimidation tactics escalate - and Sid’s own family comes under threat - Sid realises he must meet his enemy head-on...or he might pay the ultimate price for his refusal.

©2013 Felix Francis (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Crime Fiction Genre Fiction Mystery Private Investigators Sports Suspense Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Fiction Detective Exciting
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"This is fascinating reading on every level, from the neatly calibrated plot, moving from suspense to terror, to all the details of the racing world Francis provides. Halley is now, as before, an utterly complex, interest-holding character. And the final, moral turn that Francis makes of “refusal” is brilliant. A heroic return for Sid Halley." ( Booklist)
"Francis successfully resurrects one of his late father’s most popular creations and only series character—disabled jockey–turned–PI Sid Halley... Longtime fans will be hard put to tell this gripping thriller from the senior Francis’s work." ( Publishers Weekly)
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Jarvis too smooth, they have used more appropriate voices. plot as you expect, which is why you listen!

formula still used and working

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Martin Jarvis and Dick Van Dyke separated at birth? Their cockney accents are both terrible! For an actor he has a surprising lack of ability to change his accent! However, in his ‘own’ voice he naarates well. Another good canter down the racecourse with this novel.

Martin Jarvis and Dick Van Dyke....

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From start to finish well paced & kept my interest. A further installment of the Sid Halley series worthy of it's place. Recommended.

A brilliant Sid Halley book

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Narration terrible. Such a let down following the perfect Tony Britton. Jarvis' shouty, flat, grating accents have ruined the Sid Halley books on audio for me. My favourite fiction serial detective was OK in this book, even though written by Felix instead of Dick. But Jarvis as a narrator....NO THANKS.

Awful Martin Jarvis ruins a good book

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I loved all the Dick Francis books and Felix is just as good. But this is the last purchase for me. Martin Jarvis is just plain awful as a narrator. I wouldn't listen if they were free. I don't understand why Audible sticks with him. 0/10.

Ruined by the narrator

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