In Search of Shergar

by Colin Turner

Tells the story of the unsolved kidnapping of a British racehorse from a stud farm in Ireland and describes the author's efforts to find the missing thoroughbred

185 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1984

About the author

Associate Professor (Reader) in Islamic Thought in the School of Government & International Affairs.

Dr Turner was born in Birmingham but has lived in Durham since 1979. He joined Durham University in 1995.

Research Interests:
Political philosophy of the Muslim-majority world
The history of Muslim political thought
Contemporary Islamist movements
Political Theology
Anthropology of religion
Islamic theology and philosophy
Shi'ite History
The works of Bediuzzaman Said Nursi

Reviews

[Satyabrata Mishra · Rating 3 out of 5]

The case that never was solved. For why would someone carry out such a high risk kidnapping and not demand anything in return? The crime that shook British race courses.