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When a blaze at Chadwick Stables in Newmarket destroys six valuable racehorses, Detective Harrison Foster is called to investigate. The fire hides human remains, revealing a deeper crime behind the wreckage. As Foster delves into the high‑stakes world of thoroughbred racing—where the care of equine champions eclipses that of their caretakers—he must unravel the suspect’s identity and motive before escalating threats endanger his life.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Felix Francis
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