Citizen

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From former top trainer Charlie Brooks comes a thriller of horseracing, dirty dealing, big business and a test of loyalty under extreme pressure
General Shalakov, brutal Russian oligarch, has business interests across many continents. Yet he craves prestige in the West. His ambition is to corner the thoroughbred stallion market in Europe. Massively rich, he is prepared to bribe, torture and murder to achieve his goal.

Tipper OReilly, apprentice jockey, learns the hard way that survival is as much about what happens off the track as in the saddle. And hes about to be drawn into a whole different world.

Coerced into working at Shalakovs state-of-the-art training complex miles from Moscow, Tipper has no concept of what's really going on behind the efficient facade. There'll be only one survivor of the final race.

Reviews

'Move over Dick Francis, here comes Charlie Brooks.' Daily Mirror

'Engrossing and ingenious Brooks keeps his readers guessing right up to the finishing post.' Mail on Sunday

'The great Dick Francis did it, then John Francome followed - now Charlie Brooks has taken up the genre with a book full of fascinating insider detail and dodgy characters The set piece races are terrific.' Daily Mail

'Black Beauty meets the black market Brooks' equine expertise ensures this tale of flat racing's sleazy extremities goes the distance.' GQ

'Superbly paced and even has 007 twists. It will keep you guessing right until the final page.' News of the World

'Sex, intrigue and horses are the perfect ingredients for a smashing read that will be devoured and enjoyed by all.' Sun

Author Bio

Charlie Brooks was a jockey and top trainer for twenty years. He has broadcast for Radio 5 and now writes a regular column for the Daily Telegraph. He has also written non-fiction, including his widely acclaimed autobiography, Crossing the Line.