I couldn’t finish this one. So forced and not interesting; life’s too short for meh books.

Continuing my re-reads of the Francis books. This one is a bit different and the identify of the murderer was quite a surprise and the red herrings were plentiful! Very engaging!

And the Francis re-read continues with this story of a man with a Midas touch at finance and almost everything else, except for family relations. After someone tries to kill him, Malcolm Pembroke turns to his estranged son Ian for help.

Francis always delivers

Francis’ character development and compassionate look at family relationships makes this tense mystery a satisfying page-turner. It is Seamless and believable.

Another great Dick Francis

Such a fabulous compelling story teller. His characters are so well developed and interesting. This is about my 10th of his books. They are all wonderful mystery stories in their own unique style

One of my favorites books from the nearly always enjoyable Francis. The book is a tangle of greedy heirs, family squabbling, and attempted murder, all done with verve and great characterization.

Best and most warm hearted Dick Francis

The characters are more numerous than usual but all distinct a stay in the mind. One of Francis’s best initial situations. Satisfying conclusion.

An easy read and one I picked up by pure chance because it was the only thing there and I needed something to read, but it kept me engaged and made me laugh so what's not to like. Not a life changer but definitely a decent read.

Having read all the Dick Francis thrillers (1st time as a teenager), I'm now on my second or third reading of my favourites. Hot Money is one of those favourites. It is less focused upon racing, like 'In the Frame' (but contains just enough) and is more of a classic murder mystery.

There is plenty of character development & at times it almost becomes a study of the ways that people can destroy themselves, their children & wider family; whilst blaming it all on money (or lack there of).

Entertaining, sometimes thought provoking, often emotional, yet still a piece of masterful thriller storytelling by Dick Francis. Highly recommended.

When the stepmother of amateur steeplechase jockey Ian Pembroke is murdered, and the police remain inactive as he and his father are viciously attacked, Ian attempts to identify the killer. The scene shifts from bloodstock sales to international racetracks to luxury hotels, as Ian shifts his father about to protect him. It isn't until their family home is exploded that the police begin to seriously investigate. I always like to reread this on Breeder's Cup weekend. A Mystery Guild selection.

Picked up while on holiday. Entertaining whodunnit with a cast of horrible relatives with every motive and opportunity for murder: but it is now very dated in style, tone and attitudes, and the plot and characters are cardboard thin. Not Francis’s best.

I've read all Dick Francis' books over the years and it was interesting to return to this one after a couple of decades. I'm impressed all over again by Francis' writing style, plots, and gripping characterisation. This was a cracking story, with a nod or two towards horseracing but mainly concerned with a sprawling, dysfunctional family whose quarrels might be turning deadly. Compelling storytelling, as always.