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Making Allowances
Finn McCarthy is an ex jockey who has recently retired. He starts a job as a jockey coach, mentoring conditional jockeys in North Yorkshire. It is a role close to his heart as he knows only too well, how youngsters can be exploited by unscrupulous trainers. Finn is enthusiastic about his new role, but he begins to wonder what is happening when his conditionals are involved in a series of strange incidents.
A young jockey, Sam Foster, is beaten up shortly after winning a race. Finn thinks this is due to a disgruntled punter, but when another lad, Connor Moore, is involved in a hit and run and then Sam goes missing, he decides to investigate further.
He is assisted by Harriet Lucas, a woman that he meets at the races. Harriet is studying Nutrition and working at a racing charity. She helps Finn with Sam when he is beaten up and has important information about one of the men who attacked Sam.
They suspect that the missing jockey may be involved in drug dealing. The pair join forces to find Sam and when the champion jockey gets in touch, they realise that there is far more behind Sam's disappearance than they realise. Sam is in grave danger and they find themselves in a race against time to find him before the enemy does.
Fast paced and surprising, this is a well plotted and enjoyable read from the author of 'Rank Outsiders', 'The Gift Horse' and 'Twelve in the Sixth.'
Another winner from Charlie De Luca!
A young jockey, Sam Foster, is beaten up shortly after winning a race. Finn thinks this is due to a disgruntled punter, but when another lad, Connor Moore, is involved in a hit and run and then Sam goes missing, he decides to investigate further.
He is assisted by Harriet Lucas, a woman that he meets at the races. Harriet is studying Nutrition and working at a racing charity. She helps Finn with Sam when he is beaten up and has important information about one of the men who attacked Sam.
They suspect that the missing jockey may be involved in drug dealing. The pair join forces to find Sam and when the champion jockey gets in touch, they realise that there is far more behind Sam's disappearance than they realise. Sam is in grave danger and they find themselves in a race against time to find him before the enemy does.
Fast paced and surprising, this is a well plotted and enjoyable read from the author of 'Rank Outsiders', 'The Gift Horse' and 'Twelve in the Sixth.'
Another winner from Charlie De Luca!
265 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 7, 2018
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March 24, 2020
Raving to the last page
Ever since I picked up a Dick Francis novel to read because I was bored, I have enjoyed mysteries connected with horse racing. I have never been to a horse race meeting.
I have read every Dick Francis novel, and Felix’s as well. Also a number of other authors. This is my first Charlie De Luca book - and it will not be the last. A good ride to the end!
Ever since I picked up a Dick Francis novel to read because I was bored, I have enjoyed mysteries connected with horse racing. I have never been to a horse race meeting.
I have read every Dick Francis novel, and Felix’s as well. Also a number of other authors. This is my first Charlie De Luca book - and it will not be the last. A good ride to the end!
June 4, 2022
Liked characters
There are too many "lads" & ”chaps" for me. It is not fair to compare Mr. De Luca to Dick Francis but if you write about British horse racing that's going to happen. There is a certain lack of verbal fluidity & suspense. However, I did like the characters and the storyline was okay.
There are too many "lads" & ”chaps" for me. It is not fair to compare Mr. De Luca to Dick Francis but if you write about British horse racing that's going to happen. There is a certain lack of verbal fluidity & suspense. However, I did like the characters and the storyline was okay.
September 24, 2020
Reminds me of Dick Francis
This novel is populated by characters I cared about. I especially liked the team of male/female amateur detectives who could work together without sleeping together.
This novel is populated by characters I cared about. I especially liked the team of male/female amateur detectives who could work together without sleeping together.
August 26, 2018
A good read.
A good read plenty of action would recommend.
Hope to find more books by this author this can't be the last in this series.
A good read plenty of action would recommend.
Hope to find more books by this author this can't be the last in this series.
February 9, 2019
Great book about horse racing. Lots of dodgy goings on. Especially the grammar towards the end
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February 20, 2020
Only one word Excelled, couldn't put it down must download more
March 7, 2020
A great read.
A marvellous read for anyone interested in the horse racing scene. Felix Francis has competition this book holds your attention all the until the end.
A marvellous read for anyone interested in the horse racing scene. Felix Francis has competition this book holds your attention all the until the end.
May 30, 2020
An excellent horse racing crime drama.
June 18, 2020
Another fantastic read, fast paced, characters are interesting and likeable, good story.
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