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The Edge (A Dick Francis Novel) Mass Market Paperback – August 2, 2005

by Dick Francis (Author)
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A high-class, transcontinental horse-racing junket should be an idyllic getaway for the super-rich.

But one passenger on this train is a sociopath, a genius at blackmail and criminal corruption—and he plans to take everyone for everything they've got.

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Dick Francis (pictured with his son Felix Francis) was born in South Wales in 1920. He was a young rider of distinction winning awards and trophies at horse shows throughout the United Kingdom. At the outbreak of World War II he joined the Royal Air Force as a pilot, flying fighter and bomber aircraft including the Spitfire and Lancaster.

He became one of the most successful postwar steeplechase jockeys, winning more than 350 races and riding for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. After his retirement from the saddle in 1957, he published an autobiography, The Sport of Queens, before going on to write more than forty acclaimed books, including the New York Times bestsellers Even Money and Silks.

A three-time Edgar Award winner, he also received the prestigious Crime Writers’ Association’s Cartier Diamond Dagger, was named Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America, and was awarded a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List in 2000. He died in February 2010, at age eighty-nine, and remains among the greatest thriller writers of all time.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ G.P. Putnam's Sons; Reissue edition (August 2, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0425204391
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0425204399
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 970L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.2 x 0.93 x 6.7 inches
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Dick Francis was the author of more than forty acclaimed books. Among his numerous awards were three Edgar Awards, the Crime Writers' Association Cartier Diamond Dagger, and the Mystery Writers of America's Grand Master Award. He died in February 2010.

Felix Francis has assisted with the research of many of the Dick Francis novels and is the coauthor of Dead Heat, Silks, and Even Money. He lives in England.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Right up there with his best
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2013
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I've begun the long, daunting task of switching my Dick Francis collection from paperback to Kindle, and this is the fourth book I've bought. That placement is somewhat arbitrary - any of the latter ten to fifteen books Mr. Francis wrote (solo) could take any place - it just depends on my mood at the moment. As it happens, I was in the mood to re-read this fascinating journey across Canada by rail, on the "Great Transcontinental Mystery Race Train" (or something like that). The hero, Tor Kelsey, is a private detective, working for the Jockey Club of England, to bring down the villain, Julius Filmer. Filmer travels to Canada to ride the race train, and cause havoc. Kelsey boards the train, the "murder mystery" starts, and mayhem ensues.
For those who are fans, you know what to expect from Mr. Francis. The plot is clear and logical. The characters are well-drawn, if a little predictable. The good guys are going to win, but there's enough suspense along the way to keep you engaged. Some of the lesser characters do come up with a surprise or two..
Traveling through the Canadian Rockies by rail is something I've always wanted to do. Since time constraints and finances make this unlikely for the moment, this book provides a nice vicarious journey. If you aren't already a Dick Francis fan, this could be a very good place to start.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another wonderful Dick Francis novel
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2018
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This is another wonderful book by Dick Francis. Although he is a prolific writer, each novel is unique enough to draw the reader into an exciting world that always, in some way, involves thoroughbred racing. The author's meticulous research immerses the reader into the lives of his main characters, the rich details lending credibility to whatever the enterprise in which they may be engaged. This particular story revolves around a wealthy young man who works as a security officer and investigator for the British Jockey Club. His quarry is a race horse owner who uses murder, vicious intimidation and blackmail to acquire valuable horses at cut rate prices from his frightened victims. The young investigator and the blackmailer end up on a luxury train ride that takes race horse owners accompanied by their thoroughbreds across Canada with stops for sight seeing and, of course, for races. The investigator works undercover as a supposed waiter on the train while the murderous blackmailer is charming his future victims. The story is filled with romance, acts of sabatage with potentially deadly consequences, family tragedy, and the stunning scenery of the Canadian Rockies. The plot is altogether satisfying and the book a delightful read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and unusual setting and action
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2017
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Good book for the genre. I like Dick Francis books because they have a bit more depth than the usual mystery, as well as some humor. The Edge had an unusual and interesting setting. I thought that despite the huge number of characters, they were well-developed. A character appearing only a few times became one of my favorites of the book. I developed strong feelings for most of the characters whether they were sentiments of fondness, dislike, suspicion, compassion or merely interest. I generally learn something from a Dick Francis book, albeit not earth-shattering knowledge but at the least some tidbits of interest.
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Linda Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is one of my favorites.
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024
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The CD is MP3, which won’t play on my CD boom box. This title is hard to find in streaming format.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2013
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I have not read it yet, but my mother (75 years old) reports that this is a great book. It kept her interest the whole way through and she finished it super-quick on her kindle. I will be reading it soon myself.

I also enjoyed Sue Grafton's "Alphabet Mystery Series" "A" is for Alibi  "A" is for Alibi (The Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Mysteries)  and Mark Giminez  The Color of Law: A Novel  - but beware, some of his books are about politics, which is fine if you like that kind of thing, but not if you are expecting a good legal novel.

If you are looking for exciting adventure books for kids / teenagers, my mother recommends Jake Johnson And The Half Bloods (Quest 1) Jake Johnson And The Half Bloods (Quest 1)  Jake Johnson And The Half Bloods (Quest 1) (Jake Johnson And The Greek Gods) and its sequel Jake Johnson And The Journey To Olympus (Quest 2)  Jake Johnson And The Journey To Olympus (Quest 2) (Jake Johnson And The Greek Gods) (Previously Published as "The God Of War")

For even younger readers (6 to 9 years) try Mustachio Gets Kidnapped  Mustachio Gets Kidnapped (Mustachio and Puppy Grace) , which is a really cute story with a good moral about helping those in need. The hero of the book is a very imaginative creature which is a blue puppy with wings and a unicorn horn! And she is not just pretty, but great at rescuing a friend in trouble!

For kids that enjoy funny books, I would recommend any books by Andy Griffiths, for example,  The 13-Story Treehouse (13 Story Treehouse)  and its sequel  The 26-Storey Treehouse
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lois rewuski
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect gift
Reviewed in Canada on July 18, 2021
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My brother will love it
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maid of the mist
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, a joy to read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 19, 2024
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Having read many Dick Francis thrillers which I always enjoy I have to say this one surpassed all expectations. A brilliant read from page 1 to the end.
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犬尾
5.0 out of 5 stars 鉄道ファンにも楽しんでもらいたい「競馬＋鉄道」ミステリの快作
Reviewed in Japan on February 20, 2024
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英国ジョッキィ・クラブの保安部調査員が、悪党を追ってカナダ横断競馬列車に身分を偽装して乗り込む。悪党が競馬列車で何を企んでいるのか不明だが、「何かが起こらないように」見張り、可能であれば悪党の尻尾をとらえるのが主人公のミッションだ。
何かが起こるのを待つというストーリーなので、地味な面もあるとは思う。だが、ディック・フランシスはこの競馬列車のディテールをこれでもかと書いてくれるので、お金持ちの馬主たちと豪華列車で一緒にカナダ横断の旅に出ている気分にさせてくれる。アガサ・クリスティーの『オリエント急行の殺人』は雪で立ち往生した列車内が舞台だったが、こちらはカナディアン号が走るのと同じ風光明媚な場所を走りながら、事件が静かに進行していく。鉄道ミステリとしても、かなりの出来ではないかと思う。
競馬シリーズの傑作の条件として、本当にイヤな悪党の存在と、主人公を助けてくれる魅力的な脇役、があると私は思っている（あと、なぜか主人公はおカネに困っていないことも多い）。本作では条件がすべてクリア。とくに、電話だけで主人公をサポートする老婦人の存在が、この物語に不思議な味わいを足しているように感じる。
クライマックスでは、ディック・フランシスらしいド派手な展開を経て、悪党との直接対決のラストに向かう。勧善懲悪の爽快な幕切れのあと、競馬のレースシーンで鮮やかな結末。まさに快作と呼ぶべき綺麗な終わり方だ。
しかし、ラストの快勝劇の前に、いくつか命が失われており、喜びと悲しみが交じり合ったような感情を主人公は抱く。嬉しいけど悲しい、つらいけど嬉しい、そんな複雑な感情をディック・フランシスさんはいつも大事にしていると思う。
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Govind
5.0 out of 5 stars Good story
Reviewed in India on May 24, 2018
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very good thrilling story. Worth it.
can be reread over and over again.
Typical Dick Francis novel.
great memorable read
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5.0 out of 5 stars kept me on edge...
Reviewed in Germany on May 17, 2015
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The edge

A long time since I last reading a Dick Francis. Definitely not disappointed by this one: I love the heavily adventurous side to the plot. People keep asking me if Dick Francis is all about horses. Answer: You don’t need to know or even like anything about horses or horseracing to enjoy this novel (and the same goes for many other Dick Francis novels) .

It reminded me in several ways of the Alistair MacLean novel “Breakheart Pass”, a novel that I really enjoyed not so long ago. As someone who also enjoys murder mysteries (dinner role play games) this book completely won me over. I just could not put it down and read it in a day.

Fast pace, gripping, original, and adventurous.
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