At Risk: A Steve Cline Mystery

Kit Ehrman's writing is forceful and mesmerizing, from the first grab-you-by-the-throat chapter to the finish line. Her word imagery stayed with me, keeping the story alive until I could get back to the next reading session. At Risk is a great addition to the world of equestrian fiction.

Dick Francis fans who have been impressed by his deceptively simple writing style will thoroughly enjoy Kit Ehrman's debut novel, AT RISK. Ms. Ehrman has learned Dick Francis's lessons well -- set the scene swiftly, people it with interesting and colorful characters, add villains who are both evil and psychopathic, twist and turn the plot in satisfying fashion, and make sure your hero is talented, smart, and courageous. Reading this book made me feel not just as though it was written in Francis's style -- it could have been written by Francis himself, and as I've been deeply influenced myself by his wonderful work, that's saying a lot. However, in and of itself, AT RISK is a fine, absorbing and riveting novel -- I finished it in a day or so because I simply couldn't put it down. Ms. Ehrman's descriptions of barn work and horses are dead-on accurate, and the pace never flags for a moment. You don't have to be a horse racing fan to love it -- mystery fans should be flocking to Ms. Ehrman's door. I myself can't wait to read more, and hope this series will just go on and on.

This was the first Kit Ehrman book I have read and it is excellent. She doesn't get carried away with romance or boring stuff like whats the best hoof polish to use, ect. She sticks to the plot and doesn't get side tracked. I was quick to purchase her other Steve Cline novel, Dead Man's Touch. I only hope Kit continues with these books.

A great book for anyone who knows a thing or two about horses.I did not think it was to long. It was very suspensfull and left very graphic pictures in my mind. Excellent!

If you have missed the annual arrival of a new Dick Francis mystery each year as much as I have, then maybe you will as pleased as I am with the debut novel, At Risk, by Kit Erhman. The style is very similiar. The story is fast paced. The characters and setting are so vivid that I can picture them in my mind. The author definitely knows horses and the horse business. I enjoyed Steve Cline, the protanganist, and am looking forward to reading the next book. I am hoping his relationship with Rachel proceeds. There are a few individuals in the cast of characters that I would like to see more of and a few that i would like to see get what they deserve! Read it and see for yourself.