In High Stakes, Dick Francis proves once again why he is the undisputed champion of the suspense novel. Steven Scott is a wealthy, successful inventor who enters the world of horseracing for the thrill of the sport. But when he realizes his trusted trainer has been systematically swindling him, Steven fires him on the spot.
What follows is a dangerous game of revenge and high-level fraud. Steven soon discovers that winning on the track is nothing compared to the gamble of staying alive when the stakes are personal.
