Twice Shy, Dick Francis
Twice Shy, Dick Francis
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Twice Shy

Author: Dick Francis

Narrator: Steven Crossley, Simon Prebble

Unabridged: 10 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 07/08/2011

Synopsis

Dick Francis' witty blend of horseplay and mystery is an incredible combination. As a result, each of his equestrian novels gallops onto best-seller lists. In "Twice Shy" Dick Francis whips up a fast-paced race through the risky world of horse betting. Offering little explanation, a friend thrusts some cassette tapes into Jonathan Derry's hands. But when the young man tries to play them, he realizes that instead of "Oklahoma!", he's been given taped computer programs. Exploring the lines of code, Jonathan discovers that they can help him predict and beat any racing odds. Its not long before Jonathan is pulled into a deadly game of cat and mouse against foes who will do anything to get the lucrative programs. With unexpected twists, both in the races and on the tapes, Jonathan is soon dodging danger at every turn. As William, a savvy ex-jockey, comes to his aid, Twice Shy becomes an exciting dual narration that highlights each colorful character and moment of suspense.

About Dick Francis

Dick Francis is the author of many bestselling mysteries, most recently Shattered. A three-time Edgar Award winner, the Mystery Writers of America named him Grand Master in 1996. He lives in the Caribbean.

Reviews

Goodreads review by James on January 20, 2019

Twice Shy is a somewhat unusual novel. As a practical matter, it really consists of two short novels that share a pair of villains but which have different main protagonists. The two stories are set fourteen years apart, and the first is set in the early 1980s. The lead character here is Jonathan De......more

Goodreads review by John on June 12, 2022

SPOILERS AHEAD Not my favorite Francis novel. The story is two novella’s with the first part about Jonathan a physics teacher stumbling on a computer programme that can pick horse winners. He gets drawn into a conflict between a father and psychopathic don who want the magic computer program. The so......more

Goodreads review by Lady Clementina on January 26, 2019

Another racing-related thriller by Francis, this time a little different from the usual. The story opens with Jonathan Derry, a school physics teacher and Olympic shooter, who is living with his estranged wife. The two are called by another couple, their friends, both of whom are in different sorts......more

Goodreads review by Brett on September 24, 2012

I read a lot of books. It’s sorta part of the job. Most of my reviews are good. There’s a reason for that. I rarely review books I hate, which makes it seem as though I am an easy reviewer. So let me be clear about how I feel about Twice Shy—this is the best book I have read in the last year. Hands......more

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