Dead Heat

March 1, 2004
Det. Inspector Henry Christie, on suspension since his last outing, Substantial Threat, investigates some shady doings among the horse-riding set.

March 1, 2019
British jockey Harry Radcliffe's life is in chaos. He's finally ready to ride again, now that injuries from both a racing accident and a vicious attack by a crazed killer have healed; but then he learns his ex-wife, Annabel, and her new partner have been seriously injured in a car crash, and his good friend John has committed suicide after the tragic death of his son. To add to Harry's turmoil, he's seeing a new woman, and a rival jockey seems determined to sabotage Harry's horse. More is to come. John has left Harry a bombshell letter, John is receiving menacing threats, and there is the matter of a deadly photograph?all of which results in Harry once again playing amateur detective, which he does with his usual panache. While the rampaging plot sometimes challenges credulity, Harry's compassion and bravery, plus an exciting glimpse into the world of professional horse racing, make this an entertaining read, with particular appeal to fans of Dick and Felix Francis.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2019, American Library Association.)