Hands Down

In the latest installment of the Dick Francis series, "Refusal," private investigator Sid Halley, now equipped with a new left hand from a recent transplant, faces daunting challenges. After receiving death threats and dealing with personal issues, he is drawn into a dark mystery when a friend's stable is burned, leading to tragic outcomes. Convinced that the police's ruling of suicide is incorrect, Sid embarks on a perilous investigation that reveals a chilling conspiracy that threatens the integrity of British horse racing. Will he uncover the truth before becoming the killer's next target?