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Gamble
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Narrated by:
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Michael Maloney
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By:
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Felix Francis
About this listen
As one of the youngest ever winners of the Grand National, Nick ‘Foxy’ Foxton’s career as a world-class jockey is on perfect track until a near-fatal accident cuts his dream brutally short. But when he returns to Aintree as a spectator years later, nothing can prepare him for what unfolds.
Minutes before the biggest event on the racing calendar, Nick’s affable American colleague Herb Kovak is shot at point-blank range, the gunman disappearing among the stunned crowd. Along with the police, Nick is left baffled as to why anyone would want to kill such an apparently gentle soul.
With the press speculating links to gangland crime and a crumpled note containing a threatening message found in the dead man’s coat, Nick begins to doubt how well he really knew Herb. And on discovering Herb had named him as the benefactor of his will, Nick questions why he has been entrusted with the legacy. Is this a generous gift from a friend or is it, in fact, a poisoned chalice?
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What made the experience of listening to Gamble the most enjoyable?
A great story, very well written and read.What did you like best about this story?
The unexpected.Which character – as performed by Michael Maloney – was your favourite?
Our hero, of course. Can't remember his name it is some weeks since I listened, but I very much enjoyed it and was sorry when the book ended.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes, but impossible of course.Any additional comments?
It's very good news that Felix has taken over his father's mantle so beautifully. Many congratulations to him for his knowledge and research.A chip off the block
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The dramatic pause
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An enjoyable thriller, which is characterised and delivered well by Michael Maloney.
The most appropriate compliment I can think of is... “one for all the Dick Francis fans”.
His father's son
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Here was all the excitement, the fast-moving story, the ingenious twists and the satisfying climax that I had come to expect in the Dick Francis books, and I was gripped! So often when a different writer takes over from a long established favourite the result is disappointing but Felix Francis, who had collaborated with his father before the death of Dick Francis, has succeeded in keeping the tradition alive.
I hope Felix Francis will continue to write more novels and I shall look forward to his next book.
Following in his Father's footsteps
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fun gallop through fraud
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Another great story from the Francis stable....
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Gamble on a great listen!
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Narration
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