{"product_id":"syndicate-9781639108596","title":"Syndicate","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"The master of suspense and intrigue\" (Country Life) is back with the next thrilling novel in the Dick Francis series, perfect for fans of Michael Connelly.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChester Newton has built his fortune organizing racehorse syndicates, where top horses are co-owned and managed by several parties. These joint enterprises are high risk and high reward-and for Chester, it's almost always been reward. The stakes only get higher as the syndicates grow larger, and every race means the possibility of complete failure-or ecstatic success. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter an anxious morning waiting for the results of the Epsom Derby, the premier flat race in the UK, Chester has an afternoon of explosive triumph-and an evening of total terror. Someone tries to take over one of his syndicates by force-and by threats of serious harm to him and his family. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor the first time in Chester's life, it's not just a horse race or money at stake-it's his life and the lives of his loved ones. This pulse-pounding dive into the dark and dangerous world of British racehorse syndicates will have readers racing to the thrilling end.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times, The London Sunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e and International bestseller, acclaimed author, \u003cb\u003eFelix Francis\u003c\/b\u003e, was born in Oxford, England, son of the famous mystery author, Dick Francis and his wife, Mary Francis. Felix graduated from London University. His initial career led him to become a successful teacher of A-level physic. But he could not deny that his family's gift of writing had been passed along to him, and he started his second career--as an author--where he found his knowledge of physics was a great advantage. His many other accomplishments include being an expert outdoorsman, marksman and pilot. Felix Francis resides in England with his wife, Debbie, their family and two Irish Setters and a Cavapoo.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50874920239378,"sku":"9781639108596","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7f8ef0a8-2606-4c85-80b4-c84fe9b08768.jpg?v=1751969869","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/syndicate-9781639108596","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}