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Nerve

By: Dick Francis
Narrated by: Tony Britton
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Despair, suicide, and obsessive hatred, mixed well with humor, love, and horses, brew up into the story of a battle between one man's nerve and another man's cunning. Robert Finn, steeplechase jockey, finds himself the focus of a malicious campaign, which is also afflicting his friends. He sets out to discover its source and remove it.

©1967 Dick Francis (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd.

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One of the best dick Frances stories

I have always enjoyed dick Francis ‘s stories. In my view, this is one of the best five if not the very best of his work. One reason I like it so much is that it has a lot of real horse racing in it !

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Worth it but uncomfortable themes

As always the story is exciting engaging and well performed with predictable events but I was uncomfortable with the sun theme of potential incest and the vengeance of the hero Usually the criminals are the sadidtic ones

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One of his best!

This one is a sharp, well-written novel. The struggle and triumph are supremely satisfying. Great narrator as well.

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Amazing psycho-thriller set in racing

Cloaked in the easily recognizable world of steeplechase racing, Dick Francis delivers another deranged killer and the clever jockey who gets the best of him in the end! Riveting!

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Grit… anxiety… love… shock… then, silent triumph

how can this skilled author repeatedly produce these gripping dramas? This psychological thriller with a multitude of rousing emotions, demonstrates the unequalled skill of of the writer and presenter alike! Thank you so much!

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Psychological

It’s hard to know if this is the best, but it’s one of the best dick Francis novels. Here, he delves into the psychology of racing and psychology of jealousy, and of revenge. It is a wonderfully plotted story beautifully narrated. Tony Britton is amazing.

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What a book ! Story is phenomenal…when you think you have it figured out, another twist comes along!

Tony Briton is very good and adds color & feeling to the story.

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Lusting after his cousin?!?

Not my fave dick Francis book - and I’ve listened to all that are available. The plot is good, but drags a bit. But the story line about being in love with his cousin was just creepy. And it kept cropping up, chapter after chapter.

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One of the best!

Duck Francis never disappoints, a satisfying mystery unfolds, rich characters and a classic tale to mystify and leave you wanting more. Also enjoyed to the end!

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The Best

I have read Dick Francis books for years. They never disappoint. The storylines are clever and full of interesting facts. I would recommend Felix Francis books as well.

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