The author of this novel, Vengeance, has had the unique experience of having worked in a racing yard during the late 1980s and early 1990s as an assistant trainer. He has also held a jockey’s licen...view moreThe author of this novel, Vengeance, has had the unique experience of having worked in a racing yard during the late 1980s and early 1990s as an assistant trainer. He has also held a jockey’s license during this time and ridden in races. His niece, also during this time, was an international show jumper and represented her country many times before turning to race riding. She rode in two grand nationals. He has always been interested in horse racing and show jumping and has owned many race horses and show jumpers over the years.
One of his favorite authors was Dick Francis, who wrote many a novel that were based on the horse racing theme. Another author he likes to read is Jilly Cooper, famed for her book Riders, which was set in the show jumping world of promiscuousness.
The author feels he has blended these two equestrian activities together, adding romance and various criminal activities regarding the illegal sale and distribution of drugs in his novel Vengeance. The author feels he provides a unique voice on this tried and trusted theme that has served countless authors so well in the past. He, the author, intends to utilize the main characters in this novel in the follow-up sequel, of which he is writing at the moment. He has also included within the context of the novel some moral issues and poignant situations of which it is hoped the reader will find endearing and a joy to read.view less