While not one of his strongest, I still found myself gripped as Our Hero is given the task of exposing a smooth, ruthless villain trying to muscle in on the British racing scene. The action takes place on the Trans- Canadian railway, a train specially commissioned to advertise Canadian races. The pace may be slower than in many of Francis' thrillers - but he can still deliver a punch. Worth re-reading.
(Ferelith Hordon - bwl 75 Winter 2015 ) |
