Mr. Francisβs notable but blighted career as a champion steeplechase jockey for
the British royal family was eclipsed by a second, more brilliant career as a
popular thriller writer.
Read Dick Francis' obituary at New York Times
His recent works have been co-authored with his son, Felix Francis.
His booklist includes:
Dead Cert (1962)
Nerve (1964)
For Kicks (1965)
Flying Finish (1966)
Blood Sport (1967)
Forfeit (1968)
Enquiry (1969)
Slay Ride (1970)
Rat Race (1970)
Bonecrack (1971)
Smokescreen (1972)
Knockdown (1974)
High Stakes (1975)
In the Frame (1976)
Risk (1977)
Trial Run (1978)
Reflex (1980)
Twice Shy (1981)
Banker (1982)
The Danger (1983)
Proof (1984)
Hot Money (1987)
The Edge (1988)
Straight (1989)
Longshot (1990)
Comeback (1991)
Driving Force (1992)
Decider (1993)
Wild Horses (1994)
To the Hilt (1996)
10 lb Penalty (1997)
Second Wind (1999)
Shattered (2000)
Dead Heat (2007) (with Felix Francis)
Silks (2008) (with Felix Francis)
Even Money (2009) (with Felix Francis)
Crossfire (2010) (with Felix Francis)
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