Sting in the Tail: Book One the Rocket Series

Rocket #1

by Chris Dyer

Mike Willett is a small time racehorse trainer on the verge of bankruptcy when wealthy local businessman John Cullen comes along and rescues him by purchasing an intractable but beautiful horse named Rocket. As the two forge a firm friendship Mike starts to think that life just can't get better. John Cullen builds an empire in horses with Mike sailing closely by his side, Mike finds his financial position the envy of many. Mike's temper brings overtakes him as the pressure weighs down on him. Just when you think everything is perfect something always comes along and stings you in the tail.

Paperback

Published January 18, 2017

About the author

Chris Dyer has spent his life around horses. He is at the moment living in Africa and has expanded his genres from nonfiction to fiction as well.

Reviews

[Peter Hart · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not sure if this book adds much to this type of story,. I gave up and started to read other books. Sorry not for me.

See above.,
I rated the book two stars. It had some merit I suppose but not for me. Try aviation .

[Chris Dyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

“With his debut novel, Sting in the Tail, author Chris Dyer has woven a colorful racing mystery complete with a cast of engaging characters, interesting plot twists, and an unexpected ending. Capturing in print a fascinating behind the scenes view of training and racing Thoroughbreds, the story is told in an authentic voice sometimes hard to find in books set in the world of horses. Dyer has given readers a main character, Mike Willett, whose complexities are matched stride for stride with the complicated emotional life of his most talented racing prospect, Rocket. As Mike’s financial success suddenly spirals upward, his struggle to understand himself, his best horse, and his female partner provide a most entertaining read.”
Caryn Sappelli, owner of RacingandRding.com, Lexington, Kentucky