Rural Poems: Illustrative of the Husbandry, Scenery, and Manners of Scotland or British Georgics (1821)

Investigative reporter Scoop McClure was puzzled. Skip George was dead, but what was the motive? Who wanted the jockey dead? Ex-cop Tim Clancy detested Skip, but that didnat spell murder. The local mob needed Skip, so rule them out. Maybe a wrangling among the jockeys? Someone who didnat get their share? Not likely. Unlessa]the bullet was meant for Scoop! Maybe he was making someone nervous enough to take action. Blur is a look at the fast-track world of thoroughbred racing and betting. This tale divulges tactics and dirty tricks used by rogue jockeys to ensure the appropriate horse wins. In this intricate story of corrupt gambling, accidental murder, reckless romance and kidnapping, our hero walks a twisted path to stay alive and find his version of the truth.