Dead Cert

Dead Cert
Dead Cert  
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Author(s) Dick Francis
Country United Kingdom
Language English
Genre(s) Mystery
Publisher Michael Joseph Ltd
Publication date 1962
ISBN 0-330-24621-6
OCLC Number 35135934

Dead Cert is Dick Francis' first novel, published in 1962. Featured in the 2007 book 100 Must-Read Crime Novels.[1] It was filmed by Tony Richardson in 1974.

Synopsis

Admiral should have won his race at Maidenhead, but an unexpected fall gave jockey Alan York and his mount the win instead. But Alan recognized sabotage when he saw it, and was not about to let a murderous act go unpunished, even if it meant risking his own life to bring his friend's killers to justice.

References

  1. ^ Shephard, Richard; Nick Rennison (2007). 100 Must-Read Crime Novels. A & C Black. pp. 53. ISBN 9780713675849. 



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