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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 823.914 EAN: 9780425223192 Edition: Reprint ISBN: 0425223191 Label: Berkley Manufacturer: Berkley Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 416 Publication Date: September 02, 2008 Publisher: Berkley Studio: Berkley Editorial Review: Product Description: On the heels of Under Orders, Francis once again proves himself a master. Wow. (BOOKLIST) Max Moreton is a rising culinary staruntil his guests fall victim to severe food poisoningand then a bomb blast rips through the luncheon hes catering. Two close calls are too close for comfort, and Max vows to protect his name, and himself, before its too late. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - This still has the identifiable Francis touchI am surprised by the reviews here which claim this doesn't read like a Dick Francis novel. I haven't read all his later books, but I found the style still ehre, maybe aged and matured, but unmistakeable.The title, as usual, has about three possible applications. The race track application of course is his trademark, and the restaurant application is equally obvious. The third application comes in the later part of the story. The racetrack connection is peripheral in this, but no more so than ... Read More Rating:  - Food Poisoning & Bombs. Let's Pray Dick Francis is Here to StayMax Morton is sick. He thinks it's food poisoning and he's not the only one affected, so he's worried, because last night he was the chef at a black tie dinner event. He's the youngest chef to receive the "Michelin Star" which is a true chiefly honor. He not only owns a popular restaurant in New Market, but he also operates his own catering business. So when an environmental health office shows up to investigate the poisoning, he's got cause for concern. The inspector does too, so she shuts down ... Read More Rating:  - Boring and BlandI'm really surprised at all of the good reviews for this book. Granted, I listened to it on the audio version (it was a gift; not a choice I would ordinarily make), but I thought the plot was fairly boring and the protagonist was unconvincing in both his investigative exploits as well as his romantic ones. In addition, the performer who did the audio version was badly miscast, I thought. He sounded really old. It was jarring, in that the main characters were supposedly in their early 30s. I would ... Read More Rating: - Getting ThereJust finished the book and I must say it is an engaging read. Okay - so it's not "To The Hilt", but it is a good Francis book. I was so pleased that Dick Francis began writing again after his long hiatus. However, I do agree with the people who recognize a change in his writing. The first book released after his return - "Under Orders" was missing something. This collaboration with his son has D. Francis closer to the 'old voice'. As always - the research behind the book is excellent. However ... Read More Rating: - He's back!Loved this book. Max is a great hero, the world of find cuisine provides a perfect backdrop to the crime, and the bad guy truly bad. I hope Dick Francis writes many more books, and the addition of Felix Francis to the mix only makes the books better. Bravo! |
