Bookmaking. Dick Francis is back, assisted by his son, Felix, with a new novel titled, Even Money. In this outing, protagonist Ned Talbot conducts a small bookmaking business at racetracks, and feels pressure from larger firms and their technology. His wife, Sophie, suffers from mental illness, and is hospitalized during part of the action of Even Money. The stress in Ned’s life accelerates when a man appears at the track and claims to be Ned’s father, whom Ned thought was dead for decades. Shortly after getting this news, Ned’s father is stabbed to death, and leaves as his legacy the dying words, “be very careful, of everyone.” The adventure for Ned abounds, and readers learn much about gambling odds, and can reflect about family relationships and what happens when secrets long kept are revealed. Even Money provides reliable entertainment, especially for fans of Dick Francis. Most readers are likely to enjoy a little time at the races.
Rating: Three-star (Recommended)
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