{"product_id":"shattered-1","title":"Shattered by Dick Francis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"15\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"13\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eShattered\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by Dick Francis is a gripping mystery set in the world of horse racing, blending suspense with psychological depth. The story follows Gerard Logan, a skilled glassblower and close friend of champion jockey Martin Stukely. When Martin dies in a tragic fall during a steeplechase race, he entrusts Gerard with a videotape shortly before his death. Soon after, Gerard's studio is broken into, he is violently attacked, and he realizes the tape holds dangerous secrets that powerful people are desperate to retrieve. As Gerard is drawn into a web of deceit, blackmail, and murder, he must use his intelligence, courage, and creativity to uncover the truth and stay alive. With its taut pacing, intriguing characters, and insider’s view of both glassblowing and the racing world, \u003cem data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eShattered\u003c\/em\u003e is a classic Dick Francis thriller, combining high stakes with relentless tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout The Author:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eDick Francis\u003c\/strong\u003e (1920–2010) was a celebrated British author best known for his thrilling mystery novels set in the world of horse racing. Before becoming a writer, he had a distinguished career as a professional steeplechase jockey, even serving as jockey to Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. His firsthand knowledge of racing gave his novels authenticity and vivid detail. Francis published over 40 bestsellers, often featuring ordinary men thrust into dangerous situations involving crime, deceit, and moral challenges. His writing is known for its fast-paced plots, crisp prose, and strong, resilient protagonists. Over his career, he won numerous awards, including the Crime Writers’ Association’s Cartier Diamond Dagger for lifetime achievement. Many of his books, including \u003cem data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eShattered\u003c\/em\u003e, reflect his deep understanding of human nature, risk, and the pressures of high-stakes environments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44270761246977,"sku":"2U7FNXP8H-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/dickk.jpg?v=1684323827","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/shattered-1","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}