Description
Second Wind by Dick Francis follows English meteorologist Perry Stuart, whose hurricane-chasing expedition in the Caribbean turns into a life-or-death ordeal. After surviving a plane crash on a remote island, Stuart witnesses events that put him in immediate danger, as powerful and ruthless individuals pursue him across continents. The novel blends high-stakes adventure, suspense, and criminal intrigue, with Francis’s signature attention to professional detail adding realism to meteorology, aviation, and investigative scenarios. As Stuart races against time and formidable adversaries, he must rely on courage, quick thinking, and resourcefulness to survive.
Second Wind is ideal for readers who enjoy fast-paced thrillers featuring intelligent protagonists, escalating tension, and exotic, perilous settings where observation, skill, and instinct determine who lives—and who dies.
