by Dick Francis
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"Francis, an ex-jockey, has a sense of pace that would be the envy of most of his former colleagues....He throws in a doozy of a bonus surprise."
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Wealthy gold trader Malcolm Pembroke has five ex-wives and nine chidren between them, all fighting among themselves. But when violent death strikes the least likable of his former spouses, Malcolm himself feels threatened, and he calls on his most capable son, Ian, the family jockey, to protect him from his nearest and dearest. While he's at it, Ian is also commissioned to delve for the final, critical clue in the darkly buried Pembroke past, simmering with the greed, hate, and vengefulness that could motivate blood to strike against blood.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
 Great Francis Classic, 2008-02-19
I like Dick Frnaics and would have to say that Hot Money is fantastic. The book is full of twists and keeps you guessing to the very end. In fact, I would have to say it is one of his best he has written. The action is great, the buildup is fantastic, and there is never a dull moment. Each character is very well developed. Bottom line is the book will absolutley suck you in. It has Mystery, action, drama and humor what more could you ask for?
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Family Affair, 2007-11-18
HOT MONEY is one of the best of Dick Francis's novels. Five ex-wives, nine children, their spouses, and assorted grand-children make gold-trader Malcolm Pembroke the perfect candidate for murder.
His son, Ian Pembroke has made his way in the world of horses and broke with his father when he married the gold-digger Moria.
But Moria ends up face down in potting soil and Malcolm is attacked in his own backyard.
Malcom's pride doesn't prevent him from asking his son for help when he enters the Newmarket sales as a potential buyer and Ian sticks around to keep his father alive. Each character is so finely drawn and vividly presented they step off the page and into your life.
Read, read and enjoy.
Nash Black, author of TRAVELERS and SINS OF THE FATHERS.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
 Mystery Solution Through Observation, 2007-11-13
Reading a Dick Francis mystery is like falling into cool water on a hot and frenzied day. I've read many of his works, and while this one does not live up to his most brilliant, Banker, and Reflex, it is a classic, solid, Francis mystery. His main character falls into the familiar Francis mold; observing the world, not prone to effusiveness. Sentences are generally cut to the bone, replies to questions often phrased in a single word. Ian Pembroke, the young(ish) hero is thoughtful, self-effacing, kind. Around him swirl a family of quirky, dysfunctional relatives who give him plenty to ponder as he sets out to find who, amongst his family members is capable of murder. Of course horse racing figures into the plot. It wouldn't be a Dick Francis book without it, but here it is only tangentially involved, and not the primary focus. I do often laugh at the author's penchant for naming female characters the most preposterous names. Here, the most sympathetic female character is called, (god help us all) Coochie. But I find this just another endearing quirk of the author, not a flaw of his plots. And for those who want to be prodded into thinking of larger issues, the concept of money in a family is explored. Does having a wealthy father lead the children to a sense of entitlement? jealousy? ambition to succeed? disdain or worship of money? These questions are certainly posed, and given some thoughtful discussion, but not enough to be troublesome. One can't help, at the end of the book, to wish all of the characters involved a better journey through life. And Francis makes us believe that the conclusion found in the book will only lead to happier lives for all. A good read.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
Horses and a family feud, 2007-11-09
One of Dick Francis' best. Although written from the point of view of Malcomb Pembroke's middle son, Malcomb himself is the main character. Interesting family dynamic. Of course, there are always horses and races.
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I finally read a book!, 2006-09-19
People who know me know I stay away from books like a child to vegetables. I was on vacation recently and picked up the condensed version of this book (hey, it's better than nothing!) and couldn't put it down! Excellent book. I told myself I read my quota of books for the next decade, but I am very tempted to get another Dick Francis book.
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