Edge Your Bets

ISBN-13: 9780993039409 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 337 str.

Kiaran O'Brien

Opis

From the rolling hills of Connemara in the west of Ireland to racetracks of the UK, 'Edge Your Bets' is the first novel of it's kind to include the noble sport of greyhound racing. From the same genre as Dick Francis and John Francome novels, you will love this debut novel as the horse racing and greyhound worlds cross over.................. .........Joe Jackson had the perfect life as a Racing Manager taken away from him. Two years on and he was still bitter. An unexpected call from an old friend seeking help and the mysterious disappearance of a former colleague saw him reluctantly back within the greyhound industry. With the major bookmakers running for cover and the industry authorities scratching their heads, Joe soon uncovers more than he'd set out to, prompting a late night visit from two unwelcome guests. He had no intention of giving them what they wanted as it was the only leverage he had but it was leverage that wouldn't be much good to him dead. With the help of a few old friends and a couple of new ones Joe was going to break open the can of worms he'd found and at the same time prove his own innocence. He just hoped he lived long enough to be able to do it. --------------------------------------------------- QUOTES Like the great Westmead Hawk, 'Edge Your Bets' soon gathers pace, riding bumps along the way before finishing strongly for a power packed finish. Martin Tucker Irish Breeder & Trainer--------------- "From the first few pages, it is clear that Kiaran is a natural. Gripping, very enjoyable and a terrific debut." TV Presenter and racecourse commentator Mike Cattermole---------------------- Kiaran's colourful characters come to life and by the end of the book I felt I knew them all intimately. The story contains great factual details for the novice greyhound enthusiast but packs enough content for even the most ardent true crime fan, the rollercoaster plot and clever twists make it the most 'unputdownable' book I've read in a very long time - in fact it will have you on the 'Edge' of your seat - can't wait for the sequel " Kim Sanzone - Former General Manager at Greyhound tracks in England & Ireland