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Dick Francis

Dick Francis Reading Order

7 series · 59 books · Born 1920

Mystery & ThrillerNon-Fiction

Dick Francis was a British former steeplechase jockey who became a celebrated crime thriller author, drawing on his firsthand knowledge of horse racing to craft suspenseful mysteries set within the sport. His novels, published from the late 1950s through the 2000s, feature protagonists like Jefferson Hinkley and Kit Fielding navigating dangerous conspiracies and intrigue tied to the racing world. With nearly 60 books across multiple series and short story collections, Francis established himself as a master of the racing thriller genre, combining authentic detail with compulsive plotting that appealed to both mystery fans and horse racing enthusiasts.

Anthologies Series

Complete

6 books (1958–1992)

Start with Galaxy Science Fiction, September 1958, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Galaxy Science Fiction, September 1958

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Galaxy Science Fiction, September 1958
1958Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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John Creasey's Crime Collection, 1977
1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Verdict of Thirteen
1979Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Great Stories of Mystery and Suspense
1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of 1st Culprit
6
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The Amis Story Anthology
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Jefferson Hinkley Series

Complete

3 books (2014–2016)

Start with Damage(With: Felix Francis) and read in order.

Start this series with Damage(With: Felix Francis)

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Damage(With: Felix Francis)
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Front Runner(With: Felix Francis)
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Triple Crown(With: Felix Francis)
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Kit Fielding Series

Complete

2 books (1985–1986)

Start with Break In and read in order.

Start this series with Break In

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2
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Non-Fiction Series

Complete

3 books (1957–1986)

Start with The Sport of Queens: The Autobiography of Dick Francis and read in order.

Start this series with The Sport of Queens: The Autobiography of Dick Francis

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The Sport of Queens: The Autobiography of Dick Francis
1957Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Racing Man's Bedside Book
1969Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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A Jockey's Life: The Biography of Lester Piggot / Lester
1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (1998–1998)

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1
Field of Thirteen
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Sid Halley Series

Ongoing

7 books (1965–2025)

Start with Odds Against, the first of 7 books in the Sid Halley series.

Start this series with Odds Against

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1
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Odds Against
1965Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
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Come to Grief
1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Under Orders
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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6
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Hands Down(By: Felix Francis)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Dark Horse(By: Felix Francis)
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

37 books (1962–2010)

Start with Dead Cert, the first of 37 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Dead Cert

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1
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2
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3
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4
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Flying Finish
1966Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of Blood Sport
6
Cover of Forfeit
7
Cover of Enquiry
8
Cover of Rat Race
9
Cover of Bonecrack
10
Cover of Smokescreen
11
Cover of Slay Ride
12
Cover of Knockdown
13
Cover of High Stakes
14
In the Frame
1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
Cover of Risk
16
Cover of Trial Run
17
Cover of Reflex
18
Cover of Twice Shy
19
20
Cover of The Danger
21
22
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23
24
Cover of Straight
25
Cover of Longshot
26
Cover of Comeback
27
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Driving Force
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28
Cover of Decider
29
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30
31
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10 lb. Penalty
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
32
Cover of Second Wind
33
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34
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Dead Heat(With: Felix Francis)
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
35
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Silks(With: Felix Francis)
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
36
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Even Money(With: Felix Francis)
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
37
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Crossfire(With: Felix Francis)
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Dick Francis written?
Dick Francis has written 59 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1957 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Dick Francis series?
Here are the first books in Dick Francis's series: Anthologies: Galaxy Science Fiction, September 1958; Jefferson Hinkley: Damage(With: Felix Francis); Kit Fielding: Break In; Non-Fiction: The Sport of Queens: The Autobiography of Dick Francis; Sid Halley: Odds Against.
What order should I read Dick Francis's books?
We recommend reading Dick Francis's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Dick Francis still writing new books?
Yes, Dick Francis has 1 ongoing series: Sid Halley.

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