Felix Francis: Refusal (UK 2014)

From the Publisher:
Refusal is the new Dick Francis novel from bestseller, Felix Francis.
When Sir Richard Stewart, chair of the horse racing authority, demands ex-investigator Sid Halley examines some suspicious races, he is given a firm no. Sid retired six years ago - and nothing will make him go back. But he's wrong. Next day, Sir Richard is found dead. Then Sid's six-year-old daughter goes missing and he receives an anonymous call: declare the alleged race-fixing clean, or else. With his family in danger, how can Sid refuse? But this anonymous foe has underestimated the guile and determination of Sid Halley. Extreme situations demand extreme solutions and Sid will do anything to get his life back, or die trying.

The work of thriller master Dick Francis continues through his son Felix's solo efforts: Bloodline, Gamble, and now Refusal.

Felix Francis: Refusal. A Dick Francis Novel. Penguin, ISBN: 9780718193188 (July, 2014), 432 p., £7.99.

Felix Francis: Dick Francis's Refusal (USA 2014)

From the Publisher:
Six years ago, private investigator Sid Halley retired. He'd been harassed, beaten, shot, even lost a hand -- enough was enough. For the sake of his wife and new daughter, he gave up that life, and he thought nothing would ever lure him back into the game.

He thought wrong.

Sir Richard Stewart, chairman of the racing authority, begs Sid to investigate a series of dodgy races. Sid refuses. Then Sir Richard is found dead under suspicious circumstances. And then a man with an Irish accent contacts Sid, telling him to deliver a whitewashed report about the suspected race-fixing... or else.

At first Sid ignores these warnings. But as the intimidation tactics escalate -- and his own family comes under threat -- Sid realizes he must meet his enemy head-on... or he might pay the ultimate price for his refusal.

Felix Francis: Dick Francis's Refusal. Berkley, ISBN: 9780425268544 (July, 2014), 421 p., $9.99.

Felix Francis: Refusal (UK 2013)

From the Publisher:
Feel the tension ratchet up in Refusal, Felix Francis's third solo novel.
Sir Richard Stewart, chairman of the horse racing authority, wants Sid Halley to look into some suspicious race results, but Sid gave up the investigating business six years ago and he thought nothing could make him go back.

He thought wrong.

The following day, Sir Richard is found dead and Sid receives a threatening call from a man with an Irish accent. The man insists that Sid Halley should investigate the alleged race-fixing and it is only when his six-year-old daughter goes missing that Sid realises that he may pay the ultimate price for his refusal. With his life in tatters and his family in mortal danger, Sid is forced to act.

Maybe he has underestimated the evilness of his foe, but has his foe underestimated the guile and determination of Sid Halley? Extreme situations demand extreme solutions and Sid is desperate to get his life back, or die trying...

The work of thriller master Dick Francis continues through his son Felix's solo efforts: Bloodline, Gamble, and now Refusal.

Felix Francis: Refusal. A Dick Francis Novel. Michael Joseph, ISBN: 9780718159368 (September, 2013), 419 p., £18.99, eBook £10.00.

Felix Francis: Dick Francis's Refusal (USA 2013)

From the Publisher:
Dick Francis's beloved investigator Sid Halley returns in the riveting new mystery by New York Times-bestselling author Felix Francis.
Six years ago, investigator Sid Halley retired for good. He'd been harassed, beaten, shot, even lost a hand to his investigating business, and enough was enough. For the sake of his wife and new daughter he gave up that life of danger and uncertainty, and he thought nothing would ever lure him back into the game.

He thought wrong. Sir Richard Stewart, chairman of the racing authority, begs Sid to investigate a series of dodgy races. Sid adamantly refuses, but the following day, Sir Richard is found dead under suspicious circumstances. And then a man with an Irish accent contacts Sid, telling him to deliver a whitewashed report about the suspected race-fixing... or else.

At first Sid ignores these warnings, knowing that once he submits to this criminal bully, he will forever be under his control. But as the intimidation tactics escalate -- and Sid's own family comes under threat -- Sid realizes he must meet his enemy head-on... or he might pay the ultimate price for his refusal.

Felix Francis: Dick Francis's Refusal. Putnam's, ISBN: 9780399160813 (October, 2013), 371 p., $26.95, eBook $9.99.