Taking the Fall

A. P. McCoy Press Reviews

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Alan Brown - 'The author's knowledge of horseracing and love of horses leaps from the page. The plot twists and turns to a climax.  A P McCoy plays to his strengths.'  Click Here to read the full review.

Linda Hill - 'A romp through the murky world of horse racing.'  Click Here to read the full review.

Lee Doyle - 'This is a good start for AP, in racing terms he’s completed two circuits of Aintree with a few questionable jumps on the way and he’s cruising past the elbow on his way to a bloodless victory. I look forward to his next effort.'  Click Here to read the full review.

Barbara Goldie - 'A gripping first novel by champion jockey A P McCoy.  Delving into the dark side of horse racing, it’s a great read for horse racing fans or crime fiction fans.'  Click Here to read the full review.

Debbie Patrick - 'A good solid start and looking forward to reading more novels by this author. Well worth a read.'  Click Here to read the full review.

Angela Rhodes - 'If you want a good thriller and like a good story then this is it.  You don't have to understand horseracing to enjoy this great book.  Can't wait for the next!'  Click Here to read the full review.

Helen Sidebottom - 'I enjoy a good thriller and was looking forward to learning more about the dark side of the horse racing world but I am sorry to say I was a bit disappointed with the ending of this book.'  Click Here to read the full review.

Joan Hill - 'In this debut novel you’re placed under starters orders, entering the exciting world of jockeys, trainers and owners to explore rivalry and intrigue. Judge for yourself who the winners are.'  Click Here to read the full review.

Lynda DeFreitas - 'A racing thriller about revenge...A P McCoy has made a promising start to his writing career and he is up with the other runners trying for the top spot of racing thrillers.'  Click Here to read the full review.

Christine McCormick - 'This is an undemanding read, which takes the reader into the world of racing, warts and all.'  Click Here to read the full review.

Julie Viliunas - 'I loved this book. I have no interest particularly in horses or horse racing which is why I thought I'd give it a try. It was a lovely easy read with a decent plot and cracking end.'  Click Here to read the full review.

Susan Walsh - 'Take a look at the exciting world of horseracing and more so at the people who are involved in it all.'  Click Here to read the full review.

Julie Bickerdyke - 'McCoy has a great writing style and keeps the story moving at a good pace.'  Click Here to read the full review.