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Rat Race

By: Dick Francis
Narrated by: Ian Ogilvy
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Hired to fly four racing buffs to the track, pilot Matt Shore expects it will be the kind of job he likes: quick and easy. Until, that is, he’s forced to make an emergency landing just minutes before the plane explodes.

Luckily, no one is hurt, but it isn’t long before Matt realises that he’s caught up in the rat race of violent criminals who are dead-set on putting anyone who stands in their way on the wrong side of the odds.

©1970 Dick Francis (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd. Action & Adventure Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Suspense Thriller & Suspense Aviation Fiction

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Thriller always building into a very interesting story. Great finish. loved narration and helped the overall enjoyment of story

great thriller

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Although elements of the plot are dated the narrator carried the story well. I enjoyed it.

Well Narrated

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Really enjoyed this book which had a gripping storyline and was beautifully read. Would certainly recommend.

Another exciting book

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Great story, especially if you are a pilot as this is about a private pilot who encounters difficulties; very good research as usual. However, I would have thought Ian Ogilvy would be a good narrator, but in truth, he's quite boring. Tony Brittan is king for sure, sad to hear that he passed away 2 weeks ago aged 91.

Great story, boring actor

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I read all the Dick Francis books as a teen, which was long enough ago to have forgotten the stories. But I hadn't forgotten how enjoyable they are. Enjoyed this one and liked the way it was read.

Loved it.

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Dick Francis has yet again taken another aspect of life and mixed it with the world of racing and thrilled yet again.

Flight of quality

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As usual, Dick Francis holds your attention right to the end. I found Ian Ogilvy’s slightly sardonic narration very in keeping with the character of the protagonist and enjoyed it.

Gripping

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Great story with great plot twist and turns, enjoyable story with unexpected plot finally, well worth a listen

Classic Dick Francis

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You know what you get with a Dick Francis - and this is no exception. Great plot with horses (although this one has fewer horses than usual).

Great

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I had read this book years back but the story was new to me again, after all that time. Dick Francis books are always great and this one didn't disappoint either. The narration was first class, even though it was obviously recorded a long time ago.

Great.

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