Dick Francis (1920–2010) is one of the most famous English authors who wrote in the detective genre. During his life, he created more than 30 bestsellers that received international recognition. His novels are devoted mainly to the world of horse racing - Francis knew him firsthand, because he was born into a jockey family and was himself a famous jockey. This world is full of excitement, serious passions boil here around magnificent horses and large bets in sweepstakes, and there is something for scammers to profit from. All this served as material for fascinating novels that became bestsellers in many countries around the world. The collection included the novels “High Stakes” (1975), “The Snake Reflex” (1980) and “The Banker” (1982).