On the heels of Under Orders, “Francis once again proves himself a master. Wow.” (BOOKLIST) Max Moreton is a rising culinary staruntil his guests fall victim to severe food poisoningand then a bomb blast rips through the luncheon he's catering. Two close calls are too close for comfort, and Max vows to protect his name, and himself, before it's too late. The New York Times - Marilyn Stasio …while it doesn't feature the Francis trademarks of high-strung horses in high-stakes races, Dead Heat doesn't abandon the sport as much as turn it inside out, so we can inspect one of the many small, labor-intensive businesses that operate behind the scenes in this rarefied and utterly exotic world. Categories: Science Fiction & Fantasy Science FictionCrime & Mystery
