Dick Francis's Gamble

In Felix Francis's gripping novel, former jockey Nicholas "Foxy" Foxton finds himself entangled in a web of mystery after witnessing the shocking execution-style murder of his friend and coworker, Herb Kovak, at the Grand National races. As Foxton grapples with the aftermath of Kovak's death, he begins to question the true nature of their friendship and the integrity of their employer, a firm specializing in extreme-risk investments. Delving deeper into the circumstances surrounding the murder, Foxton must confront the possibility of mistaken identity—or something far more nefarious.