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Crossfire
- Narrated by: Martin Jarvis
- Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins
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Publisher's Summary
From international best-selling author Dick Francis and his son, Felix, comes a gripping new racing thriller. Captain Thomas Forsyth’s tour of Afghanistan is cut brutally short when he’s badly wounded by a roadside bomb. Tom’s world is torn apart by the injury - the Army is his life.
Six months of recuperation leave is a daunting prospect - but not as bleak as the probability of never rejoining his regiment. Tom returns to Lambourn, to his childhood home, where his mother is a racehorse trainer and the ‘First Lady’ of racing.
Never having seen eye to eye with his parents, Tom doesn’t expect a hero’s welcome - but even he’s not prepared for the reception that awaits him.... A complete and unabridged reading by Martin Jarvis.
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- Enilorac
- 01-08-21
As ever a Francis novel is great!
Once again the team of Francis has created a winner! The storyline is good with action and drama and has all the hallmarks of a Dick Francis tale. It flows well and the characters, especially that of Tom Forsythe, are well rounded and believable
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- Anonymous User
- 06-22-19
Not worth the trouble
Ridiculous story. Great fan of Dick Francis but clearly Felix has a way to go.
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- Stephen C Steffler
- 10-05-18
one of my new favorites!
definitely being added to my repeat listening list! Jarvis is easy to listen to even while conveying the intensity of the most high impact scenes.
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- Persephone Magdalene
- 05-11-15
Martin Jarvis = 10 stars, story = 1
The usually hugely enjoyable D Francis fails in this yawner of a novel. All I'm going to add (which anyone who listens should appreciate) is that if the hero used, or said he was going to use, or said he *had* used, his "Voice of Command" one more time, I'd have locked him in the damn stable myself. Oops, spoiler alert. I think he used it 10 times in the last chapter alone, and fat lot of good it did him.
Martin Jarvis, as always, is a pleasure to listen to, even in this snoozefest.
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- Tracey
- 07-04-14
caught in a crossfire
Would you listen to Crossfire again? Why?
yes it was a good story
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
it was a good read story was interresting good plot
What about Martin Jarvis’s performance did you like?
yes he is a good reader story is interesting
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
it was that sort of book when you get into it you get hooked
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- Nicole
- 11-05-12
perfect read, real 'Francis'
What did you like about this audiobook?
Great storyline, real Francis (father and son this time) all the way
What did you find wrong about the narrator's performance?
Nothing, he did it justice and improved my level of entertainment
Do you have any additional comments?
Must listen and read
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- NWT folks
- 10-16-11
Excellent story, poor narrator
Dick Francis delivers his usual excellence in murder mysteries, but Martin Jarvis does not hold a candle to Tony Britton in his narration. The nasal voice is not pleasant to listen to, and he doesn't distinguish characters very well. The emotion/inflection you would expect in most passages is off. Plus, the female characters tend to sound irritated and impatient, even when they are flirting, which is ridiculous. Unfortunately the performance detracts from the enjoyment of the book, which is an excellent story with mouth-dropping surprises. If Felix Francis is to follow in his father's foorsteps, he needs to find a better narrator for the audio versions of his books.
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- Rosemary
- 10-10-11
Another Dick Franics Classic
Another Dick Francis Classic. Great with a fast moving engaging plot, a page turner,a great companion for anyone.
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- Jane
- 12-08-10
Oh dear....
I have read, listened & loved Dick Francis books for many years. But this book read by Martin Jarvis is simply awful. It is clear that the book was NOT written by Dick Francis but by his son Felix. If I'd known I would never have bought the audio book. The reader is not up to the standard of Tony Britten who has narrated many of the Dick Francis books. Don't buy this if you are used the a better class of Dick Francis audio book!
6 people found this helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Mrs Patricia Lee
- 11-27-11
Crossfire
An excellent story Dick Francis never fails and always writes edge of the seat stories. Thoroughly recommended
5 people found this helpful
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Overall1 out of 5 stars
- Anne
- 02-26-11
Not up to standard
I fully agree with Jane. Martin Jarvis's reading of this book was not enjoyable at all - I kept hearing 'William' of 'Just William' fame coming through. I'm normally a fan of Martin Jarvis but not in this case. He totally failed to capture the tone and character of Dick Francis's hero and spoiled the book for me. The story itself doesn't gallop along as other Francis's books do - lots of repetition that gives the distinct impression of 'padding' and a strong feeling that the author is NOT Dick Francis. If you love traditional Dick Francis you won't enjoy this. Don't buy this one and stick to Tony Britten's excellent narrations in future.
4 people found this helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Margaret
- 09-27-10
great listen
This is very easy to listen to, up to usual Dick Francis standards and very enjoyable
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- D. Buzan
- 06-20-17
Martin Jarvis not a patch on Tony Britton
What did you like best about Crossfire? What did you like least?
A good plot and characterisation, but it was ruined for me by Martin Jarvis's lackadaisical reading and inability to do women. He is fine for Bertie Wooster but not for a thriller like this with lots of characters.
2 people found this helpful
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- caroline
- 01-02-19
Disappointed
I like Dick Francis having spent my working life in horse racing I usually love his books
This one was disappointing the story line was weak
And didn’t make sense in places
More than once I had to rewind to see if I’d missed a section because it jumped about so much
The ending really didn’t add up at all
The only really good thing about this book was Martin Jarvis narrated it beautiful
1 person found this helpful
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- Tiffer G.
- 05-19-18
Excellent novel, very well read by Martin Jarvis
Martin Jarvis read this book in great style, conveying the depth of characters and the great plot with his inimitable style. A pleasure to listen to.
1 person found this helpful
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- Nick
- 04-23-18
The Master is final effort.
a soldier invalided out of the army finds himself in the intertangled with corruption and blackmail of his mother. well performed making it an excellent listen.
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-25-16
excellent interpretation
I'd not read Dick Francis for 20 years - forgotten how great the stories are.
1 person found this helpful
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- N. Dyne
- 11-12-15
gripping
I think Felix's best. only problem is the plot required too much naivety from the characters.
1 person found this helpful
