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Odds Against

By: Dick Francis
Narrated by: Tony Britton
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Amazing what bodily injury could do for a man.

A fall from a racehorse had left brilliant jockey Sid Halley dangerously depressed, with a wrecked hand and the need for a new career. And now a bullet wound was helping him find one. He'd been with a detective agency since his racing accident, but it wasn't until some two-bit hoodlum drilled a slug into his side that he was sent out on a case of his own.

That was where he met Zanna Martin, a woman who just might make life worth living again. But it was an even-money bet that he'd be killed before he had the chance.

©1965 Dick francis (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Mystery Fiction Exciting Suspense

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This book is quite old so some things are missing eg mobile phones. Although this title was not the first Dick Francis novel it was the first time I’d read one and I was hooked. The characters are well-drawn, the mystery is quietly suspenseful until the final big action scene where you will not want to put it down. The wrapping up chapter is equally exciting as the protagonist tries to find out why the antagonist was so intense. A very satisfying ending.

You can meet Sid Halley again in Whip Hand.

A fast paced thriller

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Excellent storyline if maybe a little dated now. Reader first class varied voices for characters. Throughly enjoyed

Gripping story

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Really enjoyed listening to this story and enjoyed hearing Tony Britton’s voice again.

The actual sound quality does vary throughout the recording but it doesn’t affect the enjoyment too much.

Great story although the sound quality is variable

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brilliant again what an opening sid book fantastic story one of his best works looking forward to next one

ace book sid what a hero!!!

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Loved the older Dick Francis books, absolutely enthralling and so interesting as an audio book

Gripping

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Very interesting plot. Building up character and then a good gallop to the end. Will listen to more.

Ended up a very compelling story

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My favourite novel in the Halley series, well drawn character, pacey narrative, truly enjoyable listen.

Superb

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Sid Halley is an excellent character. you must remember it's 1965 a step back in time, no mobile phones horray.

1st Dick Francis novel , now eager for more .

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Had this in hard back when it first came out , so much better to sit and listen,

Re read

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Another winner from Dick Francis..... who can always be depended upon to provide an attention grabbing and holding drama in the life of my favourite of his creations, jockey Sid Halley. Read in his usual
urbane and ploshed style by Tony Britton.

On the nose

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