Front Runner Audiobook by Felix Francis
Front Runner is a thriller audiobook by Felix Francis, narrated by Martin Jarvis. It follows undercover investigator Jefferson Hinkley as he investigates a jockey’s death and suspected race-fixing, with an unabridged 9-hour-and-46-minute runtime.
At a glance
- A British Horseracing Authority investigator probes a jockey’s death and possible race-fixing.
- The listing describes suspense involving threats, a suspicious death and efforts to obstruct the investigation.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The unabridged audiobook provides a stated listening time of 9 hours and 46 minutes.
- Customer feedback praises the plot’s twists, suspense, writing and character development.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 9 hours and 46 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Narrator | Martin Jarvis |
| Author | Felix Francis |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd |
| Publication date | 10 September 2015 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners seeking a narrated thriller centred on horse racing, investigation and suspense.
- Buyers wanting an unabridged English audiobook narrated by Martin Jarvis.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes a twist-filled, suspenseful and engaging plot, with horse-racing elements that reviewers say support the story without dominating it; writing, character development and vivid settings are also praised. These impressions suit listeners drawn to a character-led racing investigation, though they do not guarantee an individual listener’s response. The audiobook has an aggregate rating of 4.2 out of 5 from 3,918 ratings; that overall figure does not explain individual preferences.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the twists and suspense, and mention the writing and character development.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates Front Runner?
The listing names Felix Francis as the author and Martin Jarvis as the narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
Its listed listening length is 9 hours and 46 minutes.
Is this an unabridged audiobook?
Yes. The listing identifies the version as Unabridged.
What is the story about?
Undercover investigator Jefferson Hinkley investigates a champion jockey’s death and possible deliberately lost races, while facing attempts to stop him.
