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Sting in the Tail: Book One The Rocket Series Kindle Edition

by Chris Dyer (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 out of 5 stars 90 ratings
Mike Willett is a small time racehorse trainer on the verge of bankruptcy when wealthy local businessman John Cullen comes along and rescues him by purchasing an intractable but beautiful horse named Rocket. As the two forge a firm friendship Mike starts to think that life just can’t get better.

John Cullen builds an empire in horses with Mike sailing closely by his side, Mike finds his financial position the envy of many. Mike’s temper overtakes him as the pressure weighs down on him.

Just when you think everything is perfect something always comes along and stings you in the tail.
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  1. Print length
    211 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    March 10, 2017
  4. Grade level
    12 and up
  5. File size
    1.1 MB
  6. Page Flip
    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
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"With his debut novel, Sting in the Tail, author Chris Dyer has woven a colorful racing mystery complete with a cast of engaging characters, interesting plot twists, and an unexpected ending. Capturing in print a fascinating behind the scenes view of training and racing Thoroughbreds, the story is told in an authentic voice sometimes hard to find in books set in the world of horses. Dyer has given readers a main character, Mike Willett, whose complexities are matched stride for stride with the complicated emotional life of his most talented racing prospect, Rocket. As Mike's financial success suddenly spirals upward, his struggle to understand himself, his best horse, and his female partner provide a most entertaining read."Caryn Sappelli, owner of RacingandRding.com, Lexington, Kentucky

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This is the first in a series and will shortly be followed and available on Amazon by book two The Rocket.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06XJSHSM8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Monday Creek Publishing
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 10, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.1 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 211 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0692836835
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 12 and up
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 out of 5 stars 90 ratings

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  • Deanie Humphrys-Dunne
    5.0 out of 5 stars A captivating story!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2017
    Sting In The Tail"n is an exciting story, filled with excitement, emotions, mystery and intrigue. Mike Willett is a racehorse trainer with a big challenge; how can he get his brilliant, but puzzling, cantankerous horse, Rocket to win races? This gorgeous horse definitely has a mind of his own and he's extremely independent to say the least. Mike is a gifted trainer with a fierce temper, that gets him in more than one serious situation.
    You'll love this story and be eager to see what happens next. This is a memorable story, sure to keep you captivated. It's definitely not the average predictable story.
    Reviewed by children's author Deanie Humphrys-Dunne
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly enjoyed.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2017
    Excellent read. Takes you right there to the racecourse, the stables and into the lives of the characters. It made me laugh, cry (nearly), involving as you find yourself "feeling" the emotion of the characters. I recommend it and look forward to what I presume is book two (Sting In The Tail being book one?) Will keep an eager eye out!
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  • J-SJersey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 22, 2018
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    Good read & am looking forward to book two.
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  • bob leary
    3.0 out of 5 stars Quick end
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 28, 2018
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    Story was going along well and building up to an intriguing ending of the two principle families when it just kind of petered out with no definitive ending. It was as if the writer had thought he should now finish his book. Bit of a shame as the story had been intriguing until the last couple of chapters. Maybe writer thinking of a sequel?
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  • Stevie D
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 10, 2017
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    Good read
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  • Elaine Coote
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2017
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    Great book!
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  • Sandra Conn
    3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2017
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    Really enjoyed left me wanting to know what happened next
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