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Even Money

By: Dick Francis
Narrated by: Martin Jarvis
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Ned Talbot is a small-time bookmaker on the edge of giving it all up when his world is turned upside down by a man who claims to be his father, long thought dead. And when the mysterious stranger is murdered, Ned feels compelled to find out exactly what is going on. But the more he discovers, the longer the odds become for his survival.

©2009 Dick Francis (P)2009 Penguin
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Not up to the old man. Too bad. Disappointing.

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And They’re Off..

Dick and Felix Francis have trotted out another winner. Saddle up and enjoy the ride!

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Classic Dick Francis

Really enjoyed this story and the narration. I love how DF always writes a protagonist I love to love.

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He's back

I grew up in reading Dick Francis and I relished every chapter. 'Even money' was no disappointment, Felix will bring a new generation along to the race course. The narrator (performer) Martin Jarvis is excellent. This is a wonderful story, beautifully told.

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Enjoyed the book,

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Yes, I love mystery novels and it kept my entertained as I commuted back and forth to work.

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Classic Dick Francis

Enjoyed it start to finish. Another classic Dick Francis story. Martin Jarvis read it beautifully as usual. If you are a fan, you won't be disappointed.

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Even Money is a good bet

It's been quite a few years since I read Dick Francis. I'm happy I returned for this one by Dick and Felix Francis. The numerous subplots are mostly believable and keep the reader's interest. One also learns the ins and outs of bookmaking at English race tracks and in betting parlors.

My only quibble is with the narrator, who was very good but sounded much older than the 37 year old protagonist he was supposed to be and also sounded a bit more upper class than I would have imagined the typical English bookie.

All things considered, I am very glad that I purchased Even Money. If you like Dick Francis, I believe you will find Even Money a good bet.

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unusual for the genre but excellent none the less

this one is from the Viewpoint of the book maker versus the jockey so that is a refreshing new take on Dick Francis novels

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Good listen

Lots of twists and turns. Kept my interest through the whole audio.

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another winner

love the book. Another winner, start to finish. Hard to sleep until it is over.

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