Dick Francis is dead

[fpb]

A really great thriller writer, whose work I believe will live on, and that has given me enormous and lasting pleasure. Thank you, and rest in God's peace.

Comments

[elegant_bonfire]

*Sad* I've always liked his books not only for the well-crafted mysteries, but also for all the detailed and accurate horse-stuff in them.

[shezan]

Very sad. I suspected he was unwell when I saw his son taking over to write the last ones, but this is one specifically English voice disappearing.

[fellmama]

Oh, that's too bad. My mother used to read his books all the time when I was little--I only ever read one, which I remember enjoying, but my leg was in a cast at the time so . . . Maybe I should try reading more sans painkillers.

[fpb]

Really, I recommend him. He has never to my knowledge written a really bad story, and his best are wonderful.