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Mike Powell, a divorced jockey who squandered his fortune in buying and selling horses, is killed in a car crash. His former brother‑in‑law, Jed Harvard, discovers that Mike’s estate has been left to a stranger. Determined to understand the mysterious circumstances, Jed delves into Mike’s past, uncovering a web of shady dealings and hidden motives that suggest everything was not as it seemed.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: John Francome
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