Jefferson Hinkley Books in Order

This reading order guide provides the complete list of Jefferson Hinkley books in order, from the very first to the latest, so you won’t miss anything!

About the Jefferson Hinkley Series

The Jefferson Hinkley books are crime novels by Dick Francis‘ son Felix Francis. If you’ve read books by Dick Francis you’ll be familiar with the style. That’s because Felix is Dick’s son and he writes in a way that reminds people of his father.

The main character Jefferson Hinkley is an undercover investigator for the British Horseracing Authority. He looks into problems and crimes in the racing world. What starts as a small case often turns into something much bigger. There are stories of cheating, drugs and even murder. Hinkley is clever, determined and not afraid to take risks to get to the truth.

Felix didn’t just start writing out of the blue. He worked with his father for years, helping with research and co-writing some of the books. He also has a science background and was a professional marksman so some of the stories have a realistic edge. When Dick Francis died in 2010 many fans were unsure if the books would continue. But Felix proved he could keep the legacy alive.

Each book goes really fast and keeps you guessing. But it is Hinkley himself that makes the stories really enjoyable. He feels real – someone doing their best in a dangerous world. You can connect with him because he’s brave but also makes mistakes like everyone else.

If you like crime books with interesting settings and strong characters you should try the Jefferson Hinkley series. It’s not just about horse racing – it’s about the people in that world and the trouble that comes with it.