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If only he would still be writing another.

Anyone know of any other author who writes racing thrillers apart from John Francome? I believe there are a couple more...

Not yet. But Tony Hillerman is another author whose books I've read that has a similar storyteller skill that I find ever bit as wonderful.
I believe I've read both authors, all they've published. I like to read them over again after they've had a while to settle, say maybe a few years later. One thing I enjoy about them is that by the time I read them again, they still seem fresh and new, though they be old friends.
Also the titles elude me, so I have to read the jacket to remember the story. The style of writing draws me in again as though I've never read it before. P.D.James is another author that I can trust in the same way.

My wife (passed) got me started with Dick Francis and Tony Hillerman books. I believe I've read them all, some several times over. I miss her advice in reading. She read ten to my one. She had the knack to finding books for me that she knew I would enjoy. I too would appreciate finding some new authors on par with these.

Thomas wrote: "My wife (passed) got me started with Dick Francis and Tony Hillerman books. I believe I've read them all, some several times over. I miss her advice in reading. She read ten to my one. She had..."
I haven't read Hillerman, but I'll give him a go!! If you haven't read John francome's lot you might like them - very similar to Dick Francis, but perhaps not quite as well written although they both of course had the same background in the racing industry - as indeed Francome still has.

Can anybody tell me the name of the Dick Francis book that starts out with somebody handcuffed to the steering wheel of a car and the book ends with the same scenario. I read this book a long time ago and cant remember the name

I've read that one. It's one of his earlier ones (c. 1970, I think). Let me see if I can remember the title.

Later: I think it's Smokescreen.

Yes, it is Smokescreen. Great book!

Luann wrote: "Yes, it is Smokescreen. Great book!"

Thanks

Luann wrote: "Yes, it is Smokescreen. Great book!"

Thanks

all sorts of books have been added that are NOT Dick Francis

OK, I'm going to remove those.

Thanks, Susanna!

No problem.

thank you.

Anyone opposed to the Felix Francis books being added to this list?

I think that's a good idea, Sue.