No Reserve

A Dick Francis Novel

By: Felix Francis

Narrated by: Martin Jarvis

“The master of suspense and intrigue” (Country Life) is back with the next powerful installation in the Dick Francis series, perfect for fans of Harlan Coben and Michael Connelly.

Theo Jennings, an auctioneer in Newmarket, England, has been climbing the ladder at the bloodstock sales company for the past three years. He’s planning on making his first ever multi-million sale with a yearling colt. When he finds the colt dead a few days after the auction, Theo is suspicious that there was foul play involved.

As Theo begins to investigate the death, he finds that answers aren’t coming readily from those who he questions. When a person’s body is discovered in the same stable a few days later, all fingers point to him. As his world turns upside down with the accusations, Theo decides to further his investigation.

The only way to clear Theo’s name is to find the real murderer, but it isn’t just the police who have their eye on him—the killer has a target on his back.

©2023 Felix Francis (P)2024 Recorded Books

Intrigue and twists galore

I loved the inside scoop on the world of auctioneers intertwined with greed and unscrupulous money grabbing.

Not up to the standard of Dick Francis

I'm sorry to say that this book did not hold up to my expectations of Dick and Felix Francis novels. The storyline was very clumsy and the characters lacking in the sophistication I've come to expect from Dick Francis. I found it tedious from start to finish.

Typical Felic branches in a good way

It really is a typical Felix Francis book but I liked it a lot. I always like the stories about horse racing steeplechase things over in Britain. No big surprises. Good narrator. Well written.

Like Father, Like Son

As good as his dad! An excellent story and I love the narrator. Very glad the writing tradition continues.

I keep getting his books, hoping he becomes his father

The story was good, but there were far too many holes in the logic and the characters aren’t developed all that well. I really wanted it to be better.

Still good fun

Wandering at times but nobody does English horse racing like the Francis family. Good fun , good read.

Felix Francis is gaining on his father's lead

Felix Francis is gaining on his father's lead. I hadn't read one of Felix's titles in quite a while and was really pleased with his improved work. No Reserve is an entertaining story with a mystery worth solving plus interesting characters. Good narration carries it over the finish line in ribbon-winning fashion. I'm ready to listen to the next one!

Great Story But….

The story and insights into the world of horse racing was great. However, the use of such an elderly narrator certainly detracted from the presentation of the story! The voice and speaking style does not match up with characters in their twenties or thirties!

Classic Francis story!

Thank you Felix for carrying on your Father’s work by continuing to write amazing and intriguing books. Dick Francis has been my favorite author since the 1980s, and nothing has pleased me more than reading Felix’s books as well.
This book, “No Reserve”, is a classic Francis story with all of the characters, plot lines, and twists and turns that fans have come to know and love.
Keep up the great work!
You are appreciated :-)

Great thriller

liked everything, great as always, terrific read, terrific listen, totally love audiobooks, favorite authors , dick and felix francis