Dick Francis's Gamble / Felix Francis 352 p. Dec. challenge 5 gold rings

Felix Francis is continuing the style of his father, Dick Francis.  Nick Foxton experienced a career ending accident ended his world-class jockey life.  When he returns to Aintree as a spectator nothing prepares him for the point-blank murder of his co-worker Herb Kovak.  As a financial advisor, he is so far from murder and mayhem.  In quick time, he must figure out what the killer wants and thwart him.  Because now they are after him.  And Kovak has left him little to draw upon; but many puzzles to solve.  And he has much to protect besides himself.  As usual, there are plot twists and side plots.