Dick Francis Books in Order
Find the Dick Francis racing novels in order, with book lists, quick summaries, series background and where-to-start advice for new Dick Francis readers.
Last updated: June 7, 2026
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Publication Order
55 books
The Sport of Queens
by Dick Francis
1957
Dead Cert
by Dick Francis
1962
Nerve
by Dick Francis
1964
For Kicks
by Dick Francis
1965
Odds Against
by Dick Francis
1965
Flying Finish
by Dick Francis
1966
Blood Sport
by Dick Francis
1967
Forfeit
by Dick Francis
1968
Enquiry
by Dick Francis
1969
Rat Race
by Dick Francis
1970
Bonecrack
by Dick Francis
1971
Smokescreen
by Dick Francis
1972
Slay Ride
by Dick Francis
1973
Knockdown
by Dick Francis
1974
High Stakes
by Dick Francis
1975
In the Frame
by Dick Francis
1976
Risk
by Dick Francis
1977
Trial Run
by Dick Francis
1978
Whip Hand
by Dick Francis
1979
Reflex
by Dick Francis
1980
Twice Shy
by Dick Francis
1981
Banker
by Dick Francis
1982
The Danger
by Dick Francis
1983
Proof
by Dick Francis
1984
Break In
by Dick Francis
1985
A Jockey's Life
by Dick Francis
1986
Bolt
by Dick Francis
1986
Hot Money
by Dick Francis
1987
The Edge
by Dick Francis
1988
Straight
by Dick Francis
1989
Longshot
by Dick Francis
1990
Comeback
by Dick Francis
1991
Driving Force
by Dick Francis
1992
Decider
by Dick Francis
1993
Wild Horses
by Dick Francis
1994
Come to Grief
by Dick Francis
1995
To the Hilt
by Dick Francis
1996
10 LB. Penalty
by Dick Francis
1997
Field of Thirteen
by Dick Francis
1998
Second Wind
by Dick Francis
1999
Shattered
by Dick Francis
2000
Under Orders
by Dick Francis
2006
Dead Heat
by Dick Francis
2007
Silks
by Dick Francis
2008
Even Money
by Dick Francis
2009
Crossfire
by Dick Francis
2010
Dick Francis's Gamble
by Dick Francis
2011
Dick Francis's Bloodline
by Dick Francis
2012
Dick Francis's Refusal
by Dick Francis
2013
Dick Francis's Damage
by Dick Francis
2014
Front Runner
by Dick Francis
2015
Triple Crown
by Dick Francis
2016
Pulse
by Dick Francis
2017
Crisis
by Felix Francis
2018
London crisis manager Harrison Foster is sent to Newmarket after a fire at the Chadwick stables kills a Derby favourite and several other horses. As human remains and family secrets surface, he must untangle arson, greed and rivalry before he becomes expendable.
Guilty Not Guilty
by Felix Francis
2019
Racecourse volunteer Bill Russell is shattered when his wife is murdered and he is accused of the crime. Hounded by police, tabloids and former friends, he fights to clear his name and uncover who really wanted her dead.
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