The first few pages into this book, I was convinced I would hate it. The characters were thoroughly dislikeable: a murderous Saudi prince, an upper-class English arms dealer (well, negotiator), a smarmy lawyer, a callous criminal mastermind preying on harmless old ladies and plotting the downfall of an officer of the law and his art-loving wife. Need I continue?

The settings were equally disagreeable: Riyadh’s decadent clubs populated by shady characters, prostitutes and dodgy fixers; Her Majesty’s prison, the windy corridors of the Foreign Office and White Hall.

Snobbery. Ambition. Manipulation. Entitlement. Power. Greed. Revenge.

Case closed.

But not quite, because all of the above is exactly what makes for an enthralling reading. The characters may be unpleasant but they are alive. The less than cosy settings ring true. The author has walked those windy corridors of power and… punishment. You will believe that those characters have their prototypes in real life and that those place look exactly as you see them on page.

And then there is the galloping plot. A whole lot of galloping plots. They cross paths, run alongside and against each other, collide, overtake, get ahead and put up a chase. You will be in for a ride, and not any odd ride. You will be riding the shotgun!

Another brilliant story in the William Warwick series. Really ingenious interwoven plot lines, full of suspense and with lots of detail about art, politics, crime and the life of the wealthy. I can't wait till next year for the sequel that will round off the series to be released.

The penultimate exciting instalment of the William Warwick Series. Returning to the next book in a series is always a comforting feeling, rejoining established characters like William, Beth, Ross, the Hawk, the irrepressible Miles Faulkner and the corrupt, greedy Booth Watson to name just a few. The reader is also reminded of the passing of time as the children, Artemisia and Peter, have become quite independent and feisty.

Starting with an issue at the Fitzmoleon Museum, the reader sees Miles Faulkner’s imagination hard at work, determined to finally seek revenge against William and his family.

There is also a tense political situation arising in Riyhad, Saudi which holds the promise of tension and a really dark, intriguing tale.

In this book the settings, depicted so clearly, vary from the streets of London, to the heat and tensions in Riyadh, the quaint English countryside and finally to the hubbub of New York.

So many parallel stories, keeping the team on their toes, chasing to stay ahead of the game. Jeffrey Archer is a master at cleverly plotting his books, with a cast of totally believable characters, making the action both palpable and thrilling. Clearly, using his life experiences adds a richness and quality to this thriller.

I raced through, eager to finish, whilst at the same time not wanting to. Another great read.

Another stunning addition to this thrilling series!

The death of a British peer, on it's own, would be bad enough and his will supplies more questions than answers but there is another death, on another continent, unconnected on the surface but together these are creating tremors through the establishment. William Warwick is one of the few given all the details - will it be possible to thwart the ambitions of a criminal mastermind?

I've been a fan of Jeffrey Archer's ever since his first novel and while his stand-alone books are superb, the series he writes are awesome. They have it all: work, family, thrills, spills and a thread of humour. William Warwick was a figment of a character's imagination in his last series, The Clifton Chronicles, and he has come to life in this series. So much going on! The writing, as always, is tip-top and I can barely contain myself to wait for the next instalment. Thoroughly enjoyed, highly recommended and easily commanding all five glowing stars.

My thanks to the publisher for my copy via NetGalley; this is - as always - my honest, original and unbiased review.

I got a bit bored of the previous book, but I liked this one a lot better. I liked the story line and Miles didn't get on my nerves as much.

This is the seventh, and penultimate, book featuring William Warwick so, if you haven't already, it's a great opportunity to start from book one, read in order, then you will be ready for the series finale next year! TBH it's all a little convoluted and interconnected and with series arcs aplenty so...
Anyway, if you recall, Miles is finally in prison but, at the start of this episode, he is on the cusp of being released. His hatred for William etc has expanded exponentially both towards William and indeed those he loves and cares for and, in this book, initially anyway, it's Beth on his radar and he is plotting some shenanigans around a sketch she is currently trying to purchase for the Fitzmolean.
Meanwhile, we also follow the antics of the Hartley family, with Lord Hartley on his deathbed, and son Simon on Government duty in Saudi, things get dicey for Lady Hartley, especially when the will is read, and Simon gets arrested for murder...
And so continues another rather convoluted and interconnected episode which, bottom line, has Miles once again pitting wits against William and Ross as they clash again and again. With BW firmly at the centre of things. If you have read the series. you'll know what you are letting yourself in for. Even Christina features and, for once, the plot gods are nice to her!
The plotting is, as usual, sublime and expert in its execution. All the rest of the usual cast feature and all play their respective parts well. I am especially loving watching William's children growing up.
If I have one criticism, it's a blooming cliffhanger at the end. Now usually that'd be me screaming and kicking in a right tantrum and knocking off a star. But, and this is important... The next book is the final one, and then it's over. Finished. So, it's really a no brainer that I will be chomping at the bit to read it as soon as I can get my grubby mitts on it. SO... In this case, the author is wholly forgiven... just!
My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.

I’ve not read any books by Jeffrey Archer previously and had not realized this was part of a series, but this does not effect the reading of this book as it can easily be read as a standalone novel. Overall a good read, but it did take awhile for me to get into it.

Lots to get your teeth into with this book. Murder, arms deals and personal vendettas to name just three. Plenty of action and personal moments as well. Archer is a master storyteller and this book is no exception, the pace never drops and keeps the reader fully engaged throughout.
I have read a couple of the earlier books but not all and that did not spoil my enjoyment as it is easy enough to pick up on the characters.
Overall a good read

Thank you NetGalley and Harper Collins for this eCopy to review

An Eye for an Eye by Jeffrey Archer is the seventh book in the William Warwick series. I was hooked from the start. The story begins with Warwick's archenemy Miles Faulkner being released from prison and he is out for revenge. Next a billion-dollar deal going horribly wrong in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, one of the world’s most luxurious cities, leading to a murder that plunges the British government into crisis. Meanwhile, in the quiet Berkshire countryside, Lord Hartley’s death triggers an explosive inheritance with far-reaching consequences.

What I found most compelling was the intricate plot that Archer weaves. The way he connects two seemingly unrelated deaths across continents into a master criminal’s revenge plot is nothing short of brilliant. The suspense and the numerous twists and turns kept me on the edge of my seat. I particularly enjoyed how Chief Superintendent William Warwick navigates through the corruption, lies, and forgery to uncover the truth.

However, I did feel that some parts of the story were a bit predictable, and repetitive from other books in the series

Overall, it’s a gripping tale of intrigue and suspense that showcases Archer’s storytelling prowess.

Another great William Warwick novel from the master storyteller! The usual characters do not disappoint and the plot has lots of twists and turns, linking to real events of the time.
Bring on the next one!

The 7th and penultimate instalment in the William Warwick series and as usual the author doesn’t disappoint.
The usual suspects both heros and villains are here, the usual clever twisty plots all set against recent history and interwoven with actual characters and events of the time its set in.
Also as usual Archer delivers a hell of a brilliant read which I completed in one sitting. I genuinely did not want to put it down and I'm bereft now I've finished it.
The master storyteller at his best.

Another clever episode in the William Warwick series of detective stories Along with the usual dodgy characters and QC to fight against Warwick and his fellow officer and best friend Ross Hogan in the case of a British negotiator in Saudi Arabia falsely accused of murder during talks over an arms deal. Whilst incarcerated the recently widowed wife of a British peer, the mother of the accused in Saudi, is conned by Miles Faulkner and the QC Booth Watson out of a Constable painting and a written proposal for the American constitution . Full of twists all leading to the final cliffhanging moment which leaves us waiting for the final episode of this long running excellent drama.

Jeffrey Archer is eighty-four and is churning out novels like he is fifty or more years younger. His latest, An Eye for an Eye, is the seventh in the William Warwick series to be published within five years!

Simon Hartley, leading the English delegation to Saudi Arabia to negotiate a three-billion-pound arms deal, gets arrested for a murder committed by a powerful man in front of his own eyes. His fate and that of the arms deal, in turn, hinges on the testimony of a woman, a British citizen, whose life is in danger thanks to her connection to both the killer and the victim. Getting the woman out of the country in secret and keeping her safe is essential, and the task lands with Chief Superintendent William Warwick’s team. Miles Faulkner – team Warwick’s archenemy – is out of prison after serving three years and has already planned his move to destroy Beth Warwick’s – William’s wife – career in the art world. Booth Watson – the devious advocate of Miles – catches a handsome fish in the form of some invaluable antique documents in the hands of an unsuspecting, recently widowed lady during one of his funeral-chasing expeditions and takes the proposal to his biggest client. Things become deadly when two of these matters become interlinked, and another murder is committed. Already overstretched, team Warwick, especially Chief Inspector Ross Hogan, must employ all means – legal and less so – to thwart the enemies’ plans.

Spanning three continents with a couple of murders thrown in, An Eye for an Eye is a bit more intense than the previous one and is as enjoyable. This one, too, like most Archer novels, is plot-heavy, without much time for character development. However, most of the primary characters are already well established, and the new ones are described adequately to do the job. As always, Archer’s prose is simple and flowing, and the plot progresses swiftly with several twists, a few of them unexpected. Apart from the main story, the personal lives of Warwick, Ross, and Christina – Miles’s ex-wife – also find space in the entertaining narrative. Archer provides authentic descriptions of the nineties London and many historical titbits about art and other matters. There are places where the actions of a few characters are questionable, and the usual irritants like the formalities connected with the royal affairs, Warwick’s lack of contribution, and the somewhat dated narration are present in this volume also. Still, Archer’s storytelling has a charm that makes one forgive these issues. The ending of An Eye for an Eye has a hook that will make the readers – at least this one – want to know what happens next.

I had a good time reading An Eye for an Eye, but I would be thrilled if Archer finishes this series with the next one and follows that up with something contemporary.

My gratitude to HarperCollins UK for the Digital Review Copy of An Eye for an Eye through NetGalley in exchange for my unbiased review.

would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this exceptional book

you always know you are in for the ride of your life when you start reading a jeffrey archer book and this one is no exception... it starts as it means to go on and you will lose sleep over this book as you wont be able to put it down

how can two deaths, miles apart from each other be related.... only warwick and his band of helpers can work it out

but you are in for a treat with all that happens in this book... how this author comes up with some much intrigue and murder is anyones guess

i cant wait for the next book in this thrilling series

I had never read a William Warwick book before and I was glad I read this one. A lot happened in the novel, while I liked that it was separated into separate stories, which was great to keep track of characters, who were well fleshed out.. High suspense with a cliffhanger ending. I don’t think the previous books in the series need to be read to understand this novel, other than background for the main characters and story overall. Apparently there is one book left in the series, so I will definitely be giving it a read. Would highly recommend this book for the setting, plot and characters overall. Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Fiction for this e-arc in exchange for an honest review,

As ever Archer knows how to deliver a story! A good read, fast paced, lots of twists. - it does sometimes stretch the imagination a bit but isn’t that the joy of story telling ? Have read the other books and it is nice to reacquaint with old friends and the story just rolls on. The story is left unfinished and I can’t wait to read the next book !

Another great read in the William Warwick series. I can't believe it is the penultimate book of this collection. There are several threads in the plot which end up to coming together at the end. There are lots of twists and turns with revenge in mind for one character. I love the way the author incorporates the world of art into the story, as well as politics. There are lots of heart stopping moments.
We meet Ross Hogan again, who comes to the rescue of a damsel in distress.
Miles Faulkner is set on revenge again. Will he finally get what he wants in the end - the downfall of William Warwick. We are left with a cliff hanger. How am I going to wait for a year to find out what happens in the final book.
Thanks to net galley for the free read in return for a review.

Warwick and Hogan return to face their arch rival Miles Faulkner in yet another twisting tale of deceit, forgery, robbery and downright lies.
Jeffrey Archer has penned yet another gripping story as Warwick and Hogan gain promotion but enter their deadly quest to save lives and to save an historic document.
I have never been disappointed with a book by Jeffrey Archer and it always amazes me how he manages to knit his themes together and sometimes inconsequential facts are clues needed to solve the case!
I will be disappointed to read the last book in the series next year as Warwick, Hogan and their families have grown up during the series and become great characters in their own right..
An amazing series.

This is a seventh novel in William Warwick series. This was fast paced and filled with unexpected happenings. The characters are mysterious. The book is multilayered. A man was framed in a murder case and it turned his life upside down. He was going to make a deal with Saudi Arab government but things take an unexpected turn when he eye witness the murder of a man yet he is charged with his murder. And there is a Saudi’s Prince’s involvement in all the unexpected happenings. Only one person can provide the evidence of his being not guilty but will the royal family let that happen? The books have political background and political dealings. There were twists, secrets, revenge plan, art forgeries and British establishment. There was so much going on in the book. I felt that some characters deserved better. The book kept me on the edge of my seat. Author has shown how government’s powerful allies bring lives at stake and instead of harmony, set the continents apart

Thanks to the Author and Publisher.

Another fast paced page turner from Jeffrey Archer - a thoroughly enjoyable read. I was concerned that I would need to be up to date with this series but found it worked perfectly well as a standalone novel and yet enough references back to previous books to keep avid fans happy.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC