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Start with Gamble and continue through all 10 books in the listed reading order.
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Book 1 by Felix Francis • Published 2011
Ex‑jockey Nicholas 'Foxy' Foxton has rebuilt his life as a financial adviser when a colleague is shot dead beside him at the Grand National. Named executor of the dead man’s estate, Foxy uncovers risky investments, co...
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Ends with Dark Horse
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Book 1:Gamble
Felix Francis • 2011
Ex‑jockey Nicholas 'Foxy' Foxton has rebuilt his life as a financial adviser when a colleague is shot dead beside him at the Grand National. Named executor of the dead man’s estate, Foxy uncovers risky investments, co...
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Book 2:Bloodline
Felix Francis • 2012
Race commentator Mark Shillingford knows his twin sister, star jockey Clare, eased her horse when she should have won. After a furious row she apparently jumps from a London hotel balcony, and Mark sets out to learn w...
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Book 3:Refusal
Felix Francis • 2013
Years after giving up detective work, Sid Halley is a family man trying to live quietly when racing’s top official begs him to investigate suspicious results. A death, threats and the kidnapping of his daughter force...
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Book 4:Pulse
Felix Francis • 2017
Emergency doctor Chris Rankin treats an unidentified man found collapsed at the racecourse, only for him to die of a cocaine overdose while her back is turned. Consumed by guilt and curiosity, she starts asking questi...
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Book 5:Crisis
Felix Francis • 2018
London crisis manager Harrison Foster is sent to Newmarket after a fire at the Chadwick stables kills a Derby favourite and several other horses. As human remains and family secrets surface, he must untangle arson, gr...
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Book 6:Guilty Not Guilty
Felix Francis • 2019
Racecourse volunteer Bill Russell is shattered when his wife is murdered and he is accused of the crime. Hounded by police, tabloids and former friends, he fights to clear his name and uncover who really wanted her dead.
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Book 7:Iced
Felix Francis • 2021
Seven years after walking away from racing, former jockey Miles Pussett now chases adrenaline on the Cresta Run in St Moritz. Talked into helping with horses at the White Turf ice races, he spots suspicious tampering...
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Book 8:No Reserve
Felix Francis • 2023
Newmarket auctioneer Theo Jennings is about to land his first multi‑million‑pound yearling sale when the young colt is found dead in its box. Soon a human body turns up in the same stable, suspicion falls on Theo, and...
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Book 9:Syndicate
Felix Francis • 2024
Chester Newton has built a good life organising racehorse syndicates, spreading the cost of ownership across groups of investors. After a big Derby win, someone tries to seize one syndicate by violence and threats aga...
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Book 10:Dark Horse
Felix Francis • 2025
Imogen Duffy is an up‑and‑coming Irish jump jockey trying to escape an abusive, stalking boyfriend when he is found stabbed with a knife bearing her fingerprints. Hired by her father, Sid Halley digs into jealous riva...
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Dick Francis Felix Francis FAQ
What is the best order to read the Dick Francis Felix Francis series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Gamble.
How many books are in the Dick Francis Felix Francis series?
There are 10 books currently listed in the Dick Francis Felix Francis series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Dick Francis Felix Francis series?
New readers should start with Gamble, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Dick Francis Felix Francis series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears possibly ongoing and spans releases from 2011 to 2025.