Richard Stanley Francis was a British crime writer. His novels centre on horse racing in England. During the Second World War, Francis volunteered, hoping to join the cavalry. Instead, he served in the Royal Air Force, working as ground crew and later piloting fighter and bomber aircraft. His first book was his autobiography The Sport of Queens, for which he was offered the aid of a ghostwriter, which he spurned. The book's success led to his becoming the racing correspondent for London's Sunday Express newspaper, and he continued in that job for 16 years. In For Kicks, Daniel Roke discovers his true self by risking life and limb trying to expose the secret underground world of horse doping. Daniel Roke, an experienced Australian stud farmer, has been hired to investigate a series of horse dopings throughout England's racing circuit. Dan, hoping to break free from his dull and tedious life in Australia, accepted the offer when it was presented to him by The Earl of October. Seeing as how October was one of the most respected and successful people in the business, Dan was offered 20,000 pounds for the completion of his job. With his family in mind, Dan set off to October's stables where he first began the mission that would change his life forever. Gorgeous October daughters distract, detract, and fatally endanger. Tension builds into an explosive fight to the death… Enjoy free online English audiobook “For Kicks”, a novel by Dick Francis.
