Dick Francis Book Series in Order

Dick Francis or Richard Stanley Francis was a steeple chase jockey and crime writer whose writings primarily center on horse racing in England.

The stories are primarily narrated by the fictional main character, a trainer, bookie or owner. Over 40 of his novels have become best sellers in the international book market.


Sid Halley Books in Order (5 Books)

  1. Odds Against (1965)
  2. Whip Hand (1979)
  3. Come to Grief (1995)
  4. Under Orders (2006)
  5. Refusal (2013)

Kit Fielding Books in Order (2 Books)

  1. Break In (1985)
  2. Bolt (1986)

Standalone Novels in Order (37 Books)

  1. To the Hilt (1931)
  2. Dead Cert (1962)
  3. Nerve (1964)
  4. For Kicks (1965)
  5. Flying Finish (1966)
  6. Blood Sport (1967)
  7. Forfeit (1968)
  8. Enquiry (1969)
  9. Rat Race (1970)
  10. Bonecrack (1971)
  11. Smokescreen (1972)
  12. Slay Ride (1973)
  13. Knockdown (1974)
  14. High Stakes (1975)
  15. In the Frame (1976)
  16. Risk (1977)
  17. Trial Run (1978)
  18. Reflex (1980)
  19. Twice Shy (1981)
  20. Banker (1982)
  21. The Danger (1983)
  22. Proof (1984)
  23. Hot Money (1987)
  24. The Edge (1988)
  25. Straight (1989)
  26. Longshot (1990)
  27. Comeback (1991)
  28. Driving Force (1992)
  29. Decider (1993)
  30. Wild Horses (1994)
  31. 10 lb. Penalty (1997)
  32. Second Wind (1999)
  33. Shattered (2000)
  34. Dead Heat (2007)
  35. Silks (2008)
  36. Even Money (2009)
  37. Crossfire (2010)

Short Story Collections in Order (1 Book)

  1. Field of Thirteen (1998)

Non-Fiction Books in Order (3 Books)

  1. The Sport of Queens: The Autobiography of Dick Francis (1957)
  2. The Racing Man’s Bedside Book (1969)
  3. A Jockey’s Life: The Biography of Lester Piggott / Lester (1986)

Anthologies in Order (2 Books)

  1. Great Stories of Mystery and Suspense (1981)
  2. 1st Culprit (1992)

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