Description
The Bold Thing by Mark Daniel is a fast-paced thriller set in the world of horse racing, where a disgraced jockey is drawn into a dangerous plot involving blackmail, a valuable stallion and the IRA.
Micky Brennan was once a star jockey, but a prison sentence has left his reputation in ruins. Reduced to selling pet food, he gets an unexpected chance to rebuild his life when Cathy Kramer, a woman determined to give him a second chance, hires him to manage her stud farm in Ireland. There, Micky discovers that Sansovino, the estate’s prized stallion, has attracted the attention of people with far more sinister plans than breeding and racing.
As a blackmail scheme takes shape, Micky finds himself facing opponents who are ruthless and dangerous. With his future and the stud farm at stake, he must draw on the same nerve and determination that once made him a successful jockey — and prove he is capable of fighting back on their terms.
Combining authentic racing-world detail, an Irish setting and escalating suspense, The Bold Thing is an engaging thriller for readers who enjoy horse racing, crime and hard-edged protagonists fighting their way back from adversity.
