Wealthy gold trader Malcolm Pembroke has five ex-wives and nine children between them, all fighting among themselves. But when violent death strikes the least likable of his former spouses, Malcolm himself feels threatened, and he calls on his most capable son, Ian, the family jockey, to protect him from his nearest and dearest. While he's at it, Ian is also commissioned to delve for the final, critical clue in the darkly buried Pembroke past, simmering with the greed, hate, and vengefulness that could motivate blood to strike against blood.

Hot Money by Dick Francis is a thrilling novel that takes readers into the world of horse racing and mystery. With Francis's signature suspenseful storytelling and engaging characters, this book promises an exciting and captivating read for fans of crime fiction and horse racing enthusiasts alike.