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Second Wind

By: Dick Francis
Narrated by: Michael Page
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The catastrophic power of a giant hurricane can raise coastal waves 30 feet high and blow through houses at devastating speeds. For TV meteorologist Perry Stuart, however, such predictions are generally hypothetical, as he chiefly predicts periods of English drizzle, with bursts of heavier rain and sunshine to follow. Stuart's profound weather knowledge and accuracy have given him high status among forecasters, but no physical baptism by storm.

Until, that is, a fellow forecaster offers him a Caribbean hurricane-chasing ride in a small airplane as a holiday diversion. But a frightening accident teaches Stuart more secrets than wind speeds, and back home in England he faces threats and danger as deadly as anything nature can evolve.

Dick Francis "has simply never failed. Every one of his opening sentences pulls the reader in and doesn't let go until the last, perfect word," according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

©2008 Dick Francis (P)2008 Brilliance Audio Thriller & Suspense Exciting Suspense

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"Fast-moving action." ( The Washington Post)
Interesting Meteorology • Educational Elements • Nice Job • Intriguing Mystery • Fast-moving Plot • Unique Storyline

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An interesting story set away from horse racing. Quite enjoyable.
Racing still has a bit part as the basis from which all else flows.

Why knew Physics could be entertaining

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Where does Second Wind rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I love listening to Audible audiobooks. I love Dick Francis books. Therefore, I thoroughly enjoyed reading and listening to this book; however, having said that, this particular book of his is not my favorite one. But any Dick Francis book is certainly worth the time and effort (and expense) of reading.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

I was disappointed in the ending. Maybe this is the main reason I didn't enjoy this one of his as much.

Not My Favorite "Francis" But...

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It was ok...plot was a but hard to follow at times, and it felt like a lot of stuff was assumed. Almost nothing about horses or racing, which is one of his trademarks, so that was disappointing.

Not my favorite...very little about horses

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This book contains many elements of interest but flying and weather are the tops.There is also a mystery of course and that is the main theme and the slowly revealed cause of some erratic behavior by the main characters. This is a good fast moving book. The characters are well drawn and one loves or hates them accordingly. The beauty of Francis' books are the element of education you get from them all twisted up in the mystery and I love that. I learned about hurricanes, weather fronts and flying. If only school was like this!

Another Excellent "read"

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I read this years ago and it wasn’t my favorite Francis book, but listening to it now, it is much more intriguing than I remembered. Worth the listen.

Fun tale

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