About Harriet

Harriet Redfern was born in the North of England but has spent most of her life living and working in London. Her longstanding passion for National Hunt racing was originally inspired by watching televised race meetings whilst doing the family ironing on winter Saturday afternoons.

This entertaining distraction from the housework soon became a serious pastime as her children grew older, and included a brief, although rather unsuccessful, excursion into racehorse ownership.

Harriet is also a qualified pilot and aircraft owner and can be found in the skies whenever the weather is good. Now retired from her career in the University world, Harriet lives and writes in Cheltenham.

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Harriet Redfern Novels

TABIKAT, KATSEYE, KATALYST and COPYKAT are four books in the Kat’s Gift Thriller series available to purchase in Paperbook, Kindle and Audiobook editions.

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Harriet Redfern - Tabikat Paperback

Tabikat

(Kat’s Gift Thrillers Book 1)

When reclusive racehorse trainer James Sampfield Peveril agrees to an old friend’s request to employ a new assistant at his rural racing yard, he cannot guess at her connection to the violent death of a drug dealer at a remote airfield and a fatal accident at an Irish racecourse thirty years earlier. The orderly rural world of Sampfield Grange is turned upside down by the arrival of Tabikat, a Cheltenham Gold Cup contender with elusive owners and a mysteriously hidden bloodline. With no one to guide him, the trainer must prepare the magnificent horse for the race of his life. But it seems that more than one of the racing yard staff has a secret to hide, and that Gold Cup Day will be the ideal place for a brutal murder.

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Harriet Redfern - Katseye Paperback

Katseye

(Kat’s Gift Thrillers Book 2)

Jockey Merlin ap Rhys is being blackmailed – or at least he thinks that’s why lurid images are being sent to his mobile phone. Trying to discover who is doing this, and why, Merlin finds himself accused of murder. Star Irish racehorse Katseye joins his brother Tabikat at Sampfield Grange and is bought by charismatic Italian aircraft manufacturer Arturo Ardizzone.

When one of Arturo’s advanced aircraft crashes in flames on a stormy night at a nearby airfield, it becomes clear that someone is hellbent on revenge and that Gold Cup Day at the Cheltenham Festival will provide the opportunity.

 

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Harriet Redfern - Katalyst Paperback

Katalyst

(Kat’s Gift Thrillers Book 3)

Conditional jockey Kye McMahon fears that his criminal past is catching up with him when a fellow rider is viciously attacked in an apparent case of mistaken identity. As star racehorse Tabikat and jockey Merlin ap Rhys take on the million pound challenge of the jump racing Triple Crown, trainer James Sampfield Peveril and his team find themselves faced with a series of mysterious setbacks. Meanwhile, the sale of a young colt called Katalyst resurrects ghosts from breeder Eoghan Foley’s traumatic past. As a cyber criminal’s tortuous plan is carried out from beyond the grave, the Cheltenham Festival provides the setting for the dramatic revelation of a thirty year old secret.

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CopyKat

(Kat’s Gift Thrillers Book 4)

When Cheltenham Gold Cup winning racehorse trainer James Sampfield Peveril becomes the target of violent hunt saboteurs, assistant trainer Sadie Shinkins must oversee the expansion of the now famous Sampfield Grange yard.  Merlin’s quiet cousin, wildlife photographer Bryn Griffiths, falls for Angharad Evans, an attractive eco-warrior who exploits his expertise with drones to support the aggressive tactics of an environmental campaign movement. Meanwhile, bizarre text messages signed by the mysterious CopyKat threaten to overshadow star racehorse Tabikat’s bid to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup for the third time in succession.

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what people have to say

Reviews

ian braunton
ian braunton
18. May, 2021.
Katalyst (Kat's Gift Thrillers Book 3): Brilliant read! Brilliant story really enjoyed the trilogy sad when it came to a end excellent!!!!!
ian braunton
ian braunton
3. March, 2021.
Tabikat (Kat's Gift Thrillers Book 1): A most read This book was absolutely amazing enjoyed the twist and turns probably one of the best books I have ever read. Now have the next one to read well done Harriet!
Annie Aldridge
Annie Aldridge
22. May, 2020.
Katalyst (Kat's Gift Thrillers Book 3): Gripping Enjoyed this book, racing and sleuthing two of my favourite genres. Races were very well described and made you feel you were there. Thank you
TAG
TAG
10. May, 2020.
Katalyst (Kat's Gift Thrillers Book 3): Highly recommended Bravo Ms Redfern! Great story - lots of intrigue and suspense, and even a touch of romance. A little complex but all came together in this book (book 3 - be sure to read the first 2). Perfectly executed and you have obviously researched all subjects in detail. Love the equine characters and how their feelings are expressed.You will not be disappointed by this trilogy, even if not a fan of horses or racing.
Miss Jayne A Jenner
Miss Jayne A Jenner
10. October, 2019.
Tabikat (Kat's Gift Thrillers Book 1): Good Book Really enjoying this book and will be ordering the next 2
Edward Bonas
Edward Bonas
30. September, 2019.
Tabikat (Kat's Gift Thrillers Book 1): Good read First book i have read by this author can not wait for the next book. Keep you going till the end
MR PETER D CURNOW
MR PETER D CURNOW
2. September, 2019.
Katalyst (Kat's Gift Thrillers Book 3): A Brilliant Book for National Hunt Racing Fans Having read and enjoyed the first two books Katalyst does not disappoint with excellent in depth descriptions of all aspects of National Hunt racing and gripping peripheral stories concerning characters involved in ownership and participants in the horse racing industry.I would recommend buying this book and the two books before
Mrs Sarah J Watson
Mrs Sarah J Watson
2. November, 2018.
Tabikat (Kat's Gift Thrillers Book 1): Great book Keeps you guessing right to the end a very enjoyable read I'm going to read the next book hope it's as good
Michael Carr
Michael Carr
8. June, 2018.
Katseye (Kat's Gift Thrillers Book 2): Five Stars Top racing story
Cheltenham Paul
Cheltenham Paul
24. April, 2018.
Tabikat (Kat's Gift Thrillers Book 1): A great story full of lifelike characters who you can really ... A great story full of lifelike characters who you can really get to know and understand. Clearly written, the book is a thriller centered on Tabikat, a potential top quality racecourse that is sent from Ireland to Sam's stables in the south west of England. The various threads of the story take you to rural Ireland, the South of France, the South West of the UK and Cheltenham. Each chapter leaves you wanting to move onto the next as the story unfolds to a great finale where all the various thriller threads come back together. A great read, plenty of meat, and I can't wait to get onto the sequel Katseye! Hope this has helped, that you read the book, and love it as much as I have.

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2 years ago

Could this be Sadie too? Find out in CopyKat, the fourth novel in the Kat’s Gift racing series. ... See MoreSee Less
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3 years ago

King George VI Chase Day at Kempton Park stages some of the most important races in the Jumps calendar, including the Grade 1 Boxing Day showpiece, the King George VI Chase, as well as the Christmas Hurdle and Kauto Star Chase.Champion racehorse Tabikat and his stablemate Indian Rocks are there in the mix. But what happens on King George Day in CopyKat is a Christmas surprise that no-one expected.... ... See MoreSee Less
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6 years ago

Now that the amazing equine brothers, Katseye and Tabikat, have achieved even greater success in Katalyst, the third story in the Kat's Gift series, their joint news will in future be posted only on Tabikat's page. Follow Tabikat for updates on all the horses at Sampfield Grange. ... See MoreSee Less
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6 years ago

Katalyst, the third story in the Kat's Gift series, is available as a ebook on Amazon at last! The paperback version will follow very soon. Here's the preview...Conditional jockey Kye McMahon fears that his criminal past is catching up with him when a fellow rider is viciously attacked in an apparent case of mistaken identity. As star racehorse Tabikat and jockey Merlin ap Rhys take on the million pound challenge of the jump racing Triple Crown, trainer James Sampfield Peveril and his team find themselves faced with a series of mysterious setbacks. Meanwhile, the sale of a young colt called Katalyst resurrects ghosts from breeder Eoghan Foley’s traumatic past. As a cyber criminal’s tortuous plan is carried out from beyond the grave, the Cheltenham Festival provides the setting for the dramatic revelation of a thirty year old secret. ... See MoreSee Less
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6 years ago

Katalyst will be here soon! The manuscript of the third book in the Kat's Gift series is now with first of the proofreaders. All your favourite characters are back - including Katseye himself. Look out for Katalyst on Amazon in the next few weeks. ... See MoreSee Less
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