my dad was looking for another author similar to dick francis because he has finished all of the books that have been published by dick francis and he loves to read, do you have any suggestions?

they're not about horses, but i also like books by Lawrence Block, Stuart Woods, and Carl Hiassin

maggie hallman, why not try the what or who to read section on this website, or there are options at amazon.com and barnes&noble that say people who bought(in this case Dick Francis)also bought....... Enter some of your existing Dick Francis titles and see how this works. Hope it helps

I just finished reading my first Dick Francis novel, Shattered, and thoroughly enjoyed it.

However, I have a couple of questions. (1) What is ex-directory? Never heard of it here in the U.S. (2) Is the Cretan Sunrise necklace real? I'd like to see a picture of it, if so.

Thanks

Carol -

Ex-directory just means your phone number isn't listed in the phonebook or available via directory inquiries, because you've paid to have it kept secret.

Has Dick Francis written a new book since Shattered? cannot find any info since that one...usually a new one comes out in OCtober...Thanks...

JR - I've checked everywhere -- gone to the Putnam site and to Amazon.com without finding anything out about a new book. I usually "give it to myself for my birthday" in October every year, but haven't been able to find out anything about a new book.

Dick Fancis has "retired." His wife died last September, and her assistance and research were a big part of his books. I had a letter from him recently and he said he planned to write no more books. A pity!

Nancy K. Figured such was the case with Mr. Francis. However for those of us just finding his books, it is even now a beginning. There will always be someone reading a Francis book for the first time. Ive posted the following opinion in other areas, that while his novels have the "indiscretions" of mysteries, they always seem to be handled in a "discreet" way. Should you speak to him, wish him well, I look forward to a long association with his work.

It is truly unfortunate if DF does not write another book. I would be given his new novel each Christmas and it was always the most appreciated present. I believe I understand why he will no longer write but maybe we could try to dissaude him from retirement? I would also like to wish him well.

I would also receive the latest Francis' mystery each Christmas, and it was sorely missed this year. Mr. Francis has my deepest sympathy and I thank him for his and his wife's great work over the years! Cheers and best wishes.

I always got the new book for Christmas and I really missed it this year. I would like to extend my sympathy to Mr. Francis and also wish that he would reconsider and write more books as no-one writes like he does.

I hope Mr. Francis reconsiders his retirement as well. I've read all of his books, and have started reading them again, but I would surely like to see a new one hit the shelves in the future.

Sean