Synopses & Reviews
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.
Review
“To the delight of Dick/Felix Francis fans, [Sid] Halley gets back into investigations after an eight-year hiatus....It's the kind of page turner that fans of either Francis have come to expect.” Sacramento Bee
Review
“In REFUSAL, [Felix Francis] has found a strong voice and confident style...in the same, comforting, ever-so-British style of his father, Francis assures readers that integrity will prevail.” The Plain Dealer
Review
“A fast-paced, highly professional evenings entertainment.” Kirkus Reviews
Review
“This is fascinating reading on every level, from the neatly calibrated plot, moving from suspense to terror, to all the details of the racing world Francis provides. Halley is now, as before, an utterly complex, interest-holding character. And the final, moral turn that Francis makes of 'refusal' is brilliant. A heroic return for Sid Halley.” Booklist (starred review)
Synopsis
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."
About the Author
Felix Francis is the younger of Dick Franciss two sons. During the last forty years Felix assisted with the research of many of the Dick Francis novels, not least Twice Shy, Shattered, and Under Orders. Since 2006, Felix has taken a more significant role in the writing, first with Dead Heat and then increasingly with the bestsellers Silks, Even Money, and Crossfire, all father-son collaborations. He continued his fathers legacy with Dick Franciss Gamble and Dick Franciss Bloodline. He lives in England.