This author sets her stories in the evocative rural landscapes of the English countryside, often featuring the rich presence of dogs and horses. Her narratives focus on everyday heroes navigating challenging circumstances, drawing from a lifelong passion for writing that blossomed after diverse career experiences and a notable reputation as an animal portrait artist. Her work is deeply infused with a profound fascination for dogs, exploring their training and engagement in various canine sports.
Investigative journalist and horse expert Ben Copperfield sets out to find the long-lost grandchild and heir of dying millionaire Neville Manning. Little does he know that the trail to finding the child is paved with murder, intrigues and revenge . . . will he be able to keep Manning's heir alive long enough for him to claim his inheritance?
Ex-police dog handler Daniel Whelan finds himself drawn into the complex affairs of a neighbouring family - with potentially fatal consequences Lorna Myers thinks she knows where her businessman husband is - until two men come looking for him one October evening. By chance, ex-police officer Daniel Whelan and his German Shepherd dog Taz happen to be on hand to take control of the situation. But for Lorna it's the start of a nightmare. If Harvey isn't abroad working, then where is he?
When ex-police dog handler Daniel Whelan is asked by his former boss to help a friend who is struggling to run her husband's haulage company while he is recovering from a vicious attack, he and his German shepherd, Taz, rapidly find themselves attracting the wrong sort of attention. Daniel investigates, and soon finds evidence of some very nasty business indeed - but after several violent warnings, he begins to,mx-yonder, has he bitten off more than he can che
Damien Daniels has been murdered, shot through the chest by an expert marksman. It looks like a professional job, but who would want to kill a popular ex-jockey who trains racehorses for a living? Animal behaviorist Gideon Blake witnesses the shooting and is able to provide information that leads to an arrest, but many questions remain unanswered. Do a series of mysterious break-ins have any bearing on the case? What is the significance of the cryptic list found among the dead man's belongings? Gideon soon finds himself drawn into the mystery, and before long a terrifying conspiracy comes to light, threatening to destroy the lives of those closest to him. This title was previously sold under the title Six To One Against .
Ben Copperfield is a freelance journalist who specialises in all things equine, so when he is called with the news that the hot favourite for the Cheltenham Gold Cup has been kidnapped, just a few weeks before the race, he wastes no time in following the story up.
Set against a backdrop of high-stakes racing and intrigue, this thriller weaves a gripping tale filled with suspense and unexpected twists. The narrative follows a protagonist deeply involved in the world of competitive racing, where danger lurks both on and off the track. As secrets unravel and loyalties are tested, the tension escalates, drawing readers into a captivating story that pays homage to the classic style of Dick Francis.
Lincoln Tremayne, heir to a viscountcy and manager of his father’s Dorset estate, has one burning ambition—to be selected to ride on the British Olympic Three-Day Eventing Team. But his dream is about to be put on hold. Arriving at the stables late one night, Lincoln walks into a crisis. Thieves have viciously attacked the stable owners' daughter, leaving her unconscious. As she lies in a coma, what appears to be freak chance sets Lincoln on the trail of the attackers. Disregarding the advice of the police and the increasingly unpleasant warnings from those involved, he juggles sleuthing with a demanding job and competitive riding career. But, as the violence escalates, it becomes chillingly clear that someone is trying to kill him for reasons of their own—and the race is on to find out who, before they succeed.
Ross Wakelin, a talented American rider with a chequered past, arrives at Oakley Manor soon after Bellboy, the Hickstead Derby winner, is found in his stable with his throat cut. Ross is drawn into a deadly spiral of threatening events, and finds himself at the heart of a terrifying campaign.