Break Neck

by John Francome

Some people will do anything to win...

Break Neck is an electrifying racing thriller filled with shocking revelations. John Francome's thrillers are perfect for fans of Felix Francis' Pulse and Triple Crown.

'Like Dick Francis... A winner' - Mail on Sunday

When apprentice jockey Rory Gillespie abandons his fiancée Laura Brickhill, in favour of trainer's daughter Pam Fanshaw, it's a decision made from ambition not love. And Rory has to wait ten years before Laura will forgive him. Now one of England's leading trainers, and married to property tycoon Luke Mundy, Laura asks Rory to ride her best horse, Midnight Express, in Cheltenham's Two Mile Champion Chase. Shortly afterwards, Luke is killed on one of Laura's horses and she is arrested for manslaughter. Rory won't desert her this time and, setting out to prove Laura's innocence, he discovers that there is more than one person who will benefit from Luke's death.

What readers are saying about Break Neck:

'Great story with lots of twists and turns'

'John Francome is up there with the best Racing thriller authors'

'Star quality writing, totally gripping and unputdownable'

Genres: Mystery, Crime

388 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 1, 1995

About the author

Ex-National Hunt Champion Jockey John Francome is a broadcaster on racing for Channel 4. He lives in Berkshire.
See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Fra...

Reviews

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pacy Thriller

Set in the world of horse jumping, a professional jockey ends up trying to clear the name of his first love. Along the way there are murders, death by misadventure, blackmail, seedy business men and several beatings thrown in for good luck. Nothing unpredictable happens but it is an enjoyable read. The final reveal was no big surprise however the novel was enjoyable, well written and a page-turner. If you are a fan of murder mystery then you can't go wrong with Break Neck.

[Paul Newton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read from start to finish. Just wish there weren't so many characters in the stories. I'm forever having to go back in John Francome's books trying to find out who is the new name suddenly appearing.

[Joanna Reed · Rating 3 out of 5]

another average book, great if you want something not too taxing. Obvious who done it and the ending was rather far fetched. I do enjoy the racing aspect of it though

[Thelma McLaughlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Good one.

I thoroughly enjoyed another one of John Francome's books. I hated having to stop reading it to attend to other things. Keep writing!

[Jim Gee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read to the standards of Dick Francic