Sid Halley Books in Order
Part ofDick Francis Books in OrderBrowse the Sid Halley books by Dick Francis and Felix Francis in order, with plot summaries and a guide to starting the former jockey's crime investigations.
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Sid Halley books in publication order
5 books
Odds Against
by Dick Francis
1965
A ruined hand has ended Sid Halley's career as a champion jockey, and private investigation offers an uncertain replacement. A threat to a racecourse draws him into a property scheme whose participants are prepared to use violence.
Whip Hand
by Dick Francis
1979
Former jockey Sid Halley investigates a trainer's failing horses while his ex-wife becomes entangled in a fraudulent charity. A further inquiry into powerful racing syndicates leaves him handling several cases with potentially lethal consequences for everyone involved.
Come to Grief
by Dick Francis
1995
Private investigator Sid Halley examines a series of attacks that leave horses mutilated. Evidence points toward someone he knows and admires, forcing him to pursue an inquiry that threatens friendships and provokes hostility throughout the racing community.
Under Orders
by Dick Francis
2006
Former jockey and investigator Sid Halley encounters a new case after a winning rider is found shot dead. His inquiry draws him into the racing world's hidden dealings, where murder makes familiar suspicions increasingly urgent.
Dick Francis's Refusal
by Dick Francis
2013
Sid Halley refuses a request to investigate suspected race fixing, having retired to protect his family. After the man who approached him dies, threats demanding a false report force Sid to confront the danger again.
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