When you read a Jeffrey Archer book you know that you will get quality writing, developed characters and lots of intrigue and action throughout the story.
I have read other books in this series and thought that some scenes appeared similar but that did not stop me from enjoying the book. The fast pace suited my reading style and although some parts did seem a little far-fetched it is fiction we are reading. Sometimes you have to remind yourself that it is fiction as the main idea seems realistic. with references to political events and characters from the past.
Although this is book 6 in the series you probably could read it as a standalone although the series is really good so you may want to start from the beginning.
Many thanks to Harper Collins UK, NetGalley, and the author for providing me with an electronic advanced review copy, in return for an honest and unbiased review.
The book will be released on 24th September in hardback, audiobook and e-book formats.

This was my first Jeffrey Archer read. It’s Book 7 of the William Warwick novels. I have been missing out…for years. There’s fast paced police action & adventure. A twisty complex plot in three countries/continents. A lot of on & off planes. Some naive moments perhaps, like Lady Hartley not speaking to her own people. Did she really know what she was doing? I was on the whole impressed with Jeffrey’s writing, really enjoying the story, that was until…seriously! Need the next book…now would be good! Read in less than a day.

A well crafted, fast paced story centred around revenge fuelled by greed, deception, corruption and bribery. The villains of the tale are clearly identifiable and there are suitable cliff hangers and thrills throughout as the key adversaries seek to get and maintain the upper hand.

The characters are carefully developed and the attention to detail about police and international protocols is exemplary and just as I would expect from this author. Not all the characters are as they seem and there are some unlikely allies which adds to the richness of the story. The conclusion is fitting and sets the scene for another book in this series, which I eagerly await.

‘An Eye for an Eye’ is the seventh book in the William Warwick series by author Jeffrey Archer. I have followed this series from the start and look forward to each additional book.

Jeffrey Archer is an expert storyteller and once again he writes a novel that is very difficult to put down. Two seemingly unrelated deaths, a globe-trotting tale of power, revenge, and political intrigue set the scene. The story is set in two locations, a luxurious city where a billion-dollar deal is about to collapse and the peaceful Berkshire countryside where an aristocrat’s death sparks chaos.

When Lord Hartley dies and his will holds shocking consequences which set off a chain of explosive events. Simultaneously halfway across the world, a murder in luxurious settings surges into a crisis that threatens to shake the British government to its core. Tensions intensify and it becomes obvious that these events are linked by a master criminal’s intricate plot for revenge.

Scotland Yard’s Chief Superintendent William Warwick is a sharp, determined detective who is responsible for uncovering the truth behind these perplexing deaths and faces a race against time to prevent an innocent man’s legacy from being damaged and to dismantle the criminal’s intricate game plan.

Another excellent story with a well thought out plot and the usual strong characters.

I would like to thank both Netgalley and Harper Collins UK for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Book #7 in the William Warwick series is a must-read, and I recommend following the series in order for a full grasp of the backstory. The author's work is always a delight for me, and this series has improved with each book. Starting with a cliffhanger from book #6, Chief Superintendent William Warwick is once again pitted against his adversary, Miles Faulkner, who is bent on revenge after his release from prison. Alongside this, a botched arms deal in Saudi Arabia adds to Warwick's challenges.

The author's talent shines through in this book, weaving a tale rich with dead ends, red herrings, and numerous cliffhangers. Warwick's character is a smart and systematic detective, and DI Ross Hogan is so likeable that he deserves his own series! The story moves smoothly between the two plotlines, and just when you think you've figured it out, it shifts again. The excitement begins from the start and doesn't let up, and it's great to see Warwick and Faulkner fight the battle for justice and revenge. The return of the corrupt solicitor, Booth Watson, is another highlight, and I really like him even though I know I shouldn't!

Contrary to my expectations of this being the series finale, we're left with another cliffhanger, setting the stage for what seems to be the concluding book. The anticipation for the next installment is unbearable, but this series continues to be a remarkable journey. Eagerly awaiting book #8!

Mr.Archer is one of the true Masters when it comes to Political Thrillers....and yet again, this fast paced cracker of a story in the well established Warwick series, does not disappoint.

Another fantastic instalment in the William Warwick series. Looks like the next will be the finale, and I can't wait and can't bear it in equal measure.

The next installment of the ongoing battle between 2 great adversaries,
A adrenalin fuelled read,left me gasping for breath. The author certainly knows how to keep up the pressure.
Loved it!

Another Jeffrey Archer political thriller containing numerous twists and turns as the two arch enemies come face to face again. Chief Superintendent William Warwick and Miles Faulkner have been arch enemies for some time and continue to butt heads. This novel is no different and although one in a series it can easily be read as a standalone.

Simon Hartley's family have long held an authentic document of the American Constitution and Simon's mother is in need of funds after the death of her husband so believes she has sold a fake Constable and this document together with six letters to Miles Faulkner for half a million pounds.

The craftsman story teller combines this with the British government trying to do an arms deal with the Saudi's and we have an explosive plot.

Excellent read and highly recommended.

This is another cracking instalment in the Warwick series with more dilemmas for the British Government.

With Jeffrey’s knowledge of how the government works and what goes on behind closed doors gives the reader an idea of how easily the truth is manipulated and corruption can occur. Coupled with the two arch enemies Warwick and Faulkner who has just been released from prison,and the dirty tricks that go on, it’s one exciting book. Also, the references to real MPs and even the Queen gives it all an authentic feel.

I did wonder at some of the events that occurred in that Lady Hartley accepts a payment without the cheque clearing, in this day and age it would have been better to have a bank transfer!

The ending is absolutely explosive and I didn’t see it coming. I, for one will be sorry to read the last one, of this most enjoyable series.

My thanks to Netgalley, the publishers and the author for the ARC.

An Eye for an Eye by Jeffrey Archer is a classic Archer tale: well-crafted, entertaining, but ultimately lacking the depth and grit of a truly great novel.

Archer’s storytelling abilities are undeniable. He spins a captivating yarn that keeps the reader engaged, and his characters, while somewhat stereotypical, are still enjoyable to follow. However, the plot feels a bit lightweight and reminiscent of the privileged upper middle class police mysteries of the 50s and 60s. The story lacks the realism and grit that would elevate it to a memorable work.

While “An Eye for an Eye” is certainly worth a read for Archer fans, it’s not his best.

Absolutely love this series and was thrilled to be given an advanced copy of the book. I wait patiently for September to come around for the next instalment!

The main plot concerns the negotiation of an arms deal with Saudi Arabia which is complicated when the man negotiation the deal for the UK is arrested for murder. Throw in the Declaration of Independence, the usual evil machinations of the perennial thorn in the Warwick’s side Miles Faulkner, and family drama, and you have an excellent instalment to the Warwick series.

I always finish his books really quickly because the books are fast-paced and superbly written. It’s very hard to put down as the book jumps so easily and deftly from one plot point to another.

Only downside was that there wasn’t as much of the personal lives as I would have liked. It felt like these had to take a back seat to resolve the multiple plot threads.

Once again William Warwick is tangling with Miles Faulkner, who is about to leave prison and is seeking revenge against Warwick and his wife.

However, a man is imprisoned in Saudi Arabia for murder, one he did not commit, as forces plan to stop Britain getting a lucrative arms contract and he is the negotiator. His fate becomes linked to Faulkner's revengee and the sale of a valuable American document.

Warwick is rather sidelined in this story and his colleague DI Ross Hogan steps more into the spotlight, which is fun.

The story is, as usual, rather implausible in parts (could Simon Hartley's mother really be that simplee or devious? can a policeman's child be exonerated from blame so easily?) but the author tells a tale well and the reader is bowled along, excited to read what will happen next.

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK for allowing me access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Although this is part of a series of books, I was easily able to enjoy it as a stand alone novel although I now need to read the next one!

A typical Jeffrey Archer novel: fast paced and set around the worlds of policing and politics. An enjoyable read.

Yes this is the 7th in the series and it can be read as a stand alone but I highly recommend reading them in order. It just gives you more understanding about the characters. This book is full of great twists and turns. As Jeffrey Archers style. And leaves you with a bigger cliffhanger then you probably want

Classic Jeffrey Archer. Very well written as usual, with a complex plot, all very personal to Chief Superintendent Warwick and his family. It centres around Faulkner, and his passion to seek revenge. It is well written, and be warned very difficult to put aside once started. It is the latest in a series but can equally be read as a stand alone, although I would recommend any new reader to start with the first one in the series to enjoy it fully.

An Eye for an Eye is classic Jeffrey Archer - politics, dastardly people, art, rags to riches tales, - it's got it all with possibly a record number of twists and turns. Archer hit on a winning formula along with his readable prose with Not A Penny More Not A Penny Less in 1976 and almost fifty years later is still writing cracking yarns, As ever, I get irritated with his smug phrases and style of writing but I still read them along with millions of others.

An Eye for an Eye is the seventh in Archer's William Warwick series where the Met's Chief Superintendent Warwick goes head to head with his arch nemesis Miles Faulkner who has recently been released from a three year jail sentence that he claims innocence about. Meanwhile there is an arms deal afoot with the Saudis and 'our man in Saudi' witnesses a murder. The plot plunges into crossing and double crossing until you could be quite exhausted as a reader just keeping up. The end was quite a cliffhanger leading into what Archer promises will the the last in this series.

I have read a few in the series before and, while I don't think you need to have done so, it might help to read the series in order as the later books will give significant spoilers about the earlier ones.

As ever, I had to suspend belief at various points such as when a character whose life was in serious danger from Saudi assassins decides to go and stay with their mother in Putney. Or the time an educated lady of a manor decides to engage a lawyer, who she has only just met at a funeral. Oh, and then throws in a bunch of original handwritten letters by the third US President to an art sale for no good reason. The letters having been in her family for centuries. This is on the same occasion as she accepts a cheque for said work of art and lets the newly met purchaser leave with it without ensuring the cheque does not bounce. I could go on....

Having said all that you know what you are getting with a Jeffrey Archer book and this had it in spades. With thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins UK for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Jeffrey Archer can always be relied upon to deliver a cracking good read. Eye for an Eye is the 7th thriller in the William Warwick series. The action moves between London, Saudi Arabia and America and the intricate plot includes arms deals, murder, fraud and corruption. All the different strands are skilfully woven together to form a dramatic conclusion.
A gripping page-turner from a master storyteller.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

Part of a series featuring William Warwick his colleagues and his family. An enjoyable read,unexpected,disappointing end.

An Eye for an Eye Jeffrey Archer

5 stars

A other great story involving William Warwick and his nemesis Miles Faulkner

I have read all the William Warwick series and loved them all. This time the action revolves around a potential arms deal between Great Britain and Saudi Arabia and the corruption involved in such a deal. Simon Hartley is sent to Saudi Arabia to try and complete the deal but is set up for a murder and imprisoned. The actual murderer is the nephew of The Minister of Defence who bribes everyone to say that Simon had been the culprit. The only one who refuses to agree with the story is Avril, his mistress. Her real name is Jenny Prescott and when she is smuggled back to the UK, William Warwick becomes involved in her protection.

Miles Faulkner, Williams long term nemesis has just been released from prison but is still determined to do everything in his power to bring down not only Warwick but also his wife Beth who is a director of the Fitzmolean Museum.

Simon's family have long held an authentic document of the American Constitution and once Miles hears about this he is determined to get his hands on it, All these threads get drawn together and, as usual, with the master storyteller, I couldn't put this book down as I so wanted to know how it ended.

I really like the way Jeffrey Archer intersperses his books with reference to real people and I always wonder how much of his writing is actually based on real facts.

Just as I thought the book had finished a totally unexpected event occurs and the book finishes on a cliffhanger. The next and last book in this series will be published in 2025 and I cannot wait to read it although feeling sad that this will be the last in the series.




Karen Deborah
Reviewer for Net Galley