
Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time'Gripping from start to finish, a brilliant plot and fast paced' 5***** Reader Review'Another brilliant adventure story from the inimitable Dick Francis.This story keeps you turning the pages eagerly' 5***** Reader Review______Foreign Office diplomat Peter Darwin is returning to England, back to his childhood home of Gloucestershire.But instead of a pleasant trip down memory lane, Peter finds himself coming to the aid of a veterinary surgeon whose operating theatre is rapidly turning into an abattoir. A string of valuable racehorses have suffered unexplained deaths, and the police are baffled.When Darwin looks into the mystery, he finds that his connections - and memories - help him uncover criminal activities that stretch back all the way to his childhood. But the more Darwin uncovers, the closer he gets to a killer who just can't stop . . . Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Comeback is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis. Praise for Dick Francis:'As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride.The same is true of his crime writing' Daily Mirror'The narrative is brisk and gripping and the background researched with care . . . the entire story is a pleasure to relish' Scotsman'Dick Francis's fiction has a secret ingredient - his inimitable knack of grabbing the reader's attention on page one and holding it tight until the very end' Sunday Telegraph'A regular winner . . . as smooth, swift and lean as ever' Sunday Express'The master of suspense and intrigue' Country Life'Francis writing at his best' Evening Standard'Still the master' Racing Post