BLOOD ORANGE BY SAM LLEWELLYN IN SOUTH AFRICA

 James Dixon, one of the most experienced skippers on the circuit, is the owner of a giant catamaran built by ace designer Charlie Agutter.  Having sunk all his capital in the boat and with creditors demanding repayment, Dixon is badly in need of a sponsor.  When he is approached by Orange Cars, a prestigious international corporation, with an offer of limitless funds, Dixon leaps at the opportunity, confident in his ability to win. But two previous boats sponsored by Orange Cars sink in mysterious circumstances and Dixon, with the aid of the beautiful, but tough journalist, Agnes de Stael, is determined to investigate for himself.  As strenuous final preparations for the big races of the season get under way Dixon uncovers a sinister web of blackmail and corruption and shortly finds himself the main object of the hunt.  But as the last race of the season begins he knows that his is still missing one vital clue... Hard cover, with dust jacket in good condition.  The book is clean.