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Decider
Decider
Author: Dick Francis
ISBN-13: 9780399138713
ISBN-10: 0399138714
Publication Date: 2/1/1993
Pages: 318
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 41 ratings
Publisher: Putnam Pub Group
Book Type: Hardcover
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Wow! One of Dick Francis' best, this is about a dad of 6 boys, who is an extraordinary architect, and gets inadvertently entangled in the bombing of a race track and the crazy family that owns it. It is endearing, intriguing and fast-paced. I couldn't put it down.
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Architect Lee Morris, inherits a partial ownership in the Stratton Park racecourse--and with it, a dangerous position among the warring upper-class family trying to settle its fate. Morris would like to see the course restored to its former grandeur, but the various Stratton heirs have plans of their own. When an explosiion rocks the grandstands, the disagreement turns violent--and Morris finds himself in a race to save himself and his family from an unknown culprit...
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Dick Francis writes suspenseful novels about the world of horse-racing. In this one, an architect inherits a partial ownership in a racecourse and with it, a dangerous relationship with the warring family trying to settle its fate. The architect wants to restore the racecourse to its former grandeur, but the other heirs have different plans...an explosion rocks the grandstand, and the architect and his family are in danger.
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Another fun Dick Francis. Not too deep, not too violent, quickly sketched characters
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Typical Dick Francis: Keeps you guessing right to the end.
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another great one from Dick Francis. I love mystery combined with the horse racing world.
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The story of architect Lee Morris who inherits a partial ownership in the Stratton Park racecourse-and with it, a dangerous position among the warring upper-class family trying to settle its fate. Morris would like to see the course restored to its former grandeur, but the various Stratton heirs have plans of their own. When an explosion rocks the grandstands, the disagreement turns violent-and Morris finds himself in a race to save himself and his family from an unknown culprit...
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Horse racing never seemed so interesting to me until I discovered this author.
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When Morris, partial owner in the Stratton Park racecourse, has a dangerous position with the upper-class family trying to settle it's fate.
When an explosion rocks the grandstands the disagreement turns violent - and Morris is in a race to save himself and his family from an unknown culprit.
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New York Times bestselling author Dick Francis presents his thrilling new novel; the story of architect Lee Morris who inherits a partial ownership in Stratton Park racecourse - and with it, a dangerous position among the warring upper-class family trying to settle its fate. Morris would like to see the course restored to its former grandeur but the various Stratton heirs have plans of their own. When an explosion rocks the grandstands, the disagreement turns violent - and Morris finds himself in a race to save himself and his family from an unknown culprit.
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Story of an architect who inherits a share in a racecourse
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I have not read, but here is the backcover synopsis.

New York Times bestselling author Dick Francis presents his trilling novel: the story of architect Lee Morris who inherits a partial ownership in the Stratton Park racecourse - and with it, a dangerous position among the warring upper-class family trying to settle its fate. Morris would like to see the course restored to its former grandeur, but the various Stratton heirs have plans of their own. When an explosion rocks the grandstands, the disagreement turns violent - and Morris finds himself in a race to save himself and his family from an unknown culprit...
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Another terrific horse-related thriller from Francis.
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Great audio book.
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Great Francis as usual. Wonderful mystery, love the stories, love horses.
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Architect Lee Morris inherits a partial ownership in the Stratton Park racecourse--and with it, a dangerous position among the warring upper-class family trying to settle its fate. Morris would like to see the course restored to its former grandeur, but the various Stratton heirs have plans of their own. When an explosion rocks the grandstands, the disagreement turns violent--and Morris finds himself in a race to save himself and his family from an unknown culpret...