Front Runner plunges readers into the high-pressure world of British horseracing with Jefferson Hinkley, an undercover investigator for the British Horseracing Authority. When champion jockey Dave Swinton confesses to deliberately losing races, Jeff’s routine inquiry spirals into a life-or-death struggle after a ruthless attempt on his life.
Days later, Swinton’s charred body is discovered in a burned-out car at a secluded Oxfordshire beauty spot. While local police write it off as suicide, Hinkley probes deeper into race-fixing allegations and uncovers a lethal conspiracy that threatens both his career and his life.
Felix Francis blends authentic racing detail with relentless suspense in an atmospheric English countryside setting. Readers seeking gritty crime drama, undercover intrigue, and a gripping mystery will find every chapter packed with unexpected twists.
Highlights
- Undercover investigation in the competitive world of horseracing
- Dark conspiracy and life-threatening stakes
- Atmospheric English countryside locations
- Themes of trust, betrayal, and justice