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Odds Against

By: Dick Francis
Narrated by: Geoffrey Howard
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It’s amazing what bodily injury can do for a man. A fall from a racehorse left brilliant jockey Sid Halley dangerously depressed, with a wrecked hand and the need for a new career. It was a bullet wound that helped him find one.

Although he’d been with a detective agency since his racing accident, it isn’t until some two-bit hoodlum drills a slug into his side that he is sent out on a case of his own. That is where he meets Zanna Martin, a woman who just might make life worth living again. But it is an even-money bet that he will be killed before she has the chance.

©1965 Dick Francis (P)1998 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Action & Adventure Crime Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Suspense Thriller & Suspense
Engaging Characters • Clever Plot • Twisty Storyline • Subtle Humor Delivery • Captivating Performance
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since ny first book i devoured every one loved characters and complex exciting plots!

too much joy for years and years!

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quick and entertaining, free and I have read a lot of these old books. it's a look into a different time

classic

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I have listen to many Dick Francis, and this is one of my favorites. Enjoy.

One of my favorites of his

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Published in 1965, Odds Against provides a riveting and early exemplar of this genre. Francis carefully crafted plot with twists and well-seeded clues, coupled with lovely character development and apt descriptions and turns of phrases. I was introduced to this author’s work in a college Brit Lit course, and I’m so happy to revisit his work on Audible, lo these many years later. Highly recommend!

Timeless Thriller

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Gripping story. I expected it to show its age now over 50 years after it was published, but it was wonderful.

Fun read

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Enjoyed it. The suspense was nail biting and the characters were well developed. The narrator was excellent.

Great story

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Racing comes to life in his writing
and mayhem isn't far behind.
I had to listen twice! It was great

I love Dick Francis💞 Mr. Francis writes so well.

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Been quite awhile since I have focused on my favorite books and Audible makes it enjoyable as my eyesight is wanning.
Thanks Audible

Rereading is Rewarding

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Dick Francis is one of my favorites! This book is no exception. It is simply marvelous!

Timeless

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Interesting plot with lots of great side details. Such as the great sensitivity shown to the emotional toll of physical differences. I disliked the amount of sadism and brutality in the book, just skipped over as much of that as possible.

Interesting

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