Crooked Lane Books
October 2025
On Sale: September 23, 2025
Featuring: Imogen Duffy; Liam
336 pages ISBN: 889242260X EAN: 9798892422604 Kindle: B0DR9YJMGP Hardcover / e-Book Add to Wish List
Sid Halley is brought in to investigate a stalking turned murder case in this thrilling addition to the Dick Francis novels, perfect for fans of Harlan Coben.
Imogen Duffy is an up-and-coming Irish jump jockey making her mark in steeplechase racing. But not all is well in Imogen's life. Jealous of her success, Imogenβs controlling boyfriend Liam is stalking her and when she tries to break it off with him, he turns violent. Fleeing to England, Imogen hopes to leave Liam behind. But Liam vehemently refuses to let her goβuntil heβs found dead, stabbed with a knife bearing Imogenβs fingerprints.
Imogenβs father, convinced of her innocence, seeks out Sid Halley to ask for his help uncovering the truth and Sid reluctantly agrees to investigate. The case becomes all too personal soon after, when Sid realizes he is being stalked and threatened β is it the killer? With his life and reputation on the line, Sid races to solve the case before someone else ends up dead.
This pulseβpounding addition to the beloved series will enthrall readers, turning pages at a gallop to discover what the truth isβand who to trust.