Order of Dick Francis Books

Dick Francis (1920-2010) was a British novelist of crime novels, largely involving horse racing. Before becoming an author, Francis was a champion jockey in British National Hunt racing. For four years, he was the jockey to The Queen Mother. Following a bad fall, he retired from racing and started on a writing career where he would write over 40 international bestsellers.

Dick Francis wrote his first fiction novel in 1962, called Dead Cert. He would continue writing until his death in 2010. Below is a list of Dick Francis’ books in order of when they were originally published:

Publication Order of Sid Halley Books

Odds Against	(1965)
Whip Hand	(1979)
Come to Grief	(1995)
Under Orders	(2006)
Refusal	(2013)

Publication Order of Kit Fielding Books

Break In	(1985)
Bolt	(1986)

Publication Order of Jeff Hinkley Books

(with Felix Francis)

Triple Crown (By: Felix Francis)

(2016)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

Dead Cert	(1962)
Nerve	(1964)
For Kicks	(1965)
Flying Finish	(1966)
Blood Sport	(1967)
Forfeit	(1968)
Enquiry	(1969)
Rat Race	(1970)
Bonecrack	(1971)
Smokescreen	(1972)
Slay Ride	(1973)
Knockdown	(1974)
High Stakes	(1975)
In the Frame	(1976)
Risk	(1977)
Trial Run	(1978)
Reflex	(1980)
Twice Shy	(1981)
Banker	(1982)
The Danger	(1983)
Proof	(1984)
Hot Money	(1987)
The Edge	(1988)
Straight	(1989)
Longshot	(1990)
Comeback	(1991)
Driving Force	(1992)
Decider	(1993)
Wild Horses	(1994)
To the Hilt	(1996)
10 lb. Penalty	(1997)
Second Wind	(1999)
Shattered	(2000)
Dead Heat (With: Felix Francis)	(2007)
Silks (With: Felix Francis)	(2008)
Even Money (With: Felix Francis)	(2009)
Crossfire (With: Felix Francis)	(2010)
Gamble (By: Felix Francis)	(2011)
Pulse (By: Felix Francis)	(2017)

Publication Order of Short Story Collections

Field of Thirteen

(1998)

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

The Sport of Queens: The Autobiography of Dick Francis	(1957)
The Racing Man's Bedside Book	(1969)
A Jockey's Life: The Biography of Lester Piggot / Lester	(1986)

Publication Order of Anthologies

Great Stories of Mystery and Suspense	(1981)
1st Culprit	(1992)

Note: Dead Heat and all novels thereafter are co-authored or ghostwritten by Felix Francis.

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2 Responses to “Order of Dick Francis Books”

1. Becky: 4 days ago

   In everything I read regarding Mr. Francis,his wife Mary,,did an extensive amount of research for him for the settings of his books. Nowhere has it ever said she helped or co-wrote the books with him. I’ve also read that after her death he lost his drive to a write since she was an intergeral part of the settings.

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2. JAD: 3 weeks ago

   It’s my understanding while Mr. Francis was alive he and his son Felix wrote the first 4 Sid Haley books and he published the 5th one under his fathers name but Felix did write it. Interestingly, Mr. Francis also collaborated with his wife, Mary on other books.

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