Riders Down

In Riders Down, Chicago columnist Matt O’Connor is pulled into a tangled web of mystery when his acquaintance, Moe Kellman, seeks his help to determine whether the death of a notorious bookie was a suicide or murder. As Matt investigates, he uncovers ties between the bookmaker’s fate and a series of rigged horse races, enlisting the help of horse trainer Maggie Collins and professional gambler Dave Zimmer. Their pursuit leads them to a cunning sociopath, raising questions about the dark undercurrents of corruption in the horse racing world. Author John McEvoy, a former journalist, weaves a compelling narrative enriched with insider knowledge of the racing scene.