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The usual fast-paced, twisty tale from the master story-teller that is Jeffrey Archer; at times I could feel my heart start to beat faster as the tension built up! There's a lot of interesting history adding an extra dimension to the various plots which dovetail together beautifully.
Excellent follow up in the series, I was totally hooked from the first word to the final Cliff hanger. What a way to end a book!! Can’t wait for the final instalment to see how this all ends and hopefully the right people get their comeuppance…or will they, you never know with this brilliant author!
Thank you to Netgalley the author and publishers for an arc in exchange for an honest review
An eye for an eye by Jeffrey Archer due for publication 24/09/24
Another rollicking good read from Jeffrey Archer. He really knows how to tell a tale in this unputdownable thriller.
We follow William Warwick, Ros Hogan and the team again trying to foil Miles Faulkner's dastardly plans to make millions amongst a Saudi arms deal, the wrongful arrest of a wealthy businessman, murder and fraud. There are no limits to what Miles and Booth Watson (although even he could not believe the measures Miles would go to this time) will go to to make money and get revenge on William and Beth. The plot jets across London, America and Saudi Arabia in an attempt to put an end to Miles plans and race against time to rescue Simon from death in a Saudi Jail..
It was great to see Christina settle for a change and not have to play off her friendship with Beth to make sure her expensive lifestyle continued.
Once again a fab read and cannot wait for the conclusion although I wish Jeffrey had not left us on the edge of our seat at the end of this one.
Thank you to Netgalley for a preview copy.
Jeffrey Archer delivers another page turner with a smashing and unexpected ending.
The latest instalment of the Inspector William Warwick series sees criminal mastermind Miles Faulkner released from prison, who has his sights set on taking revenge on William Warwick and his family. But when his lawyer, Booth Watson QC comes up with an opportunity for Faulkner to make fast money, he eagerly exploits it.
This sets in motion a series of events, that have Scotland Yard and the FBI racing against time to recover a priceless document and ensure the safe return to its rightful owner.
All the while, William Warwick also tries to solve a diplomatic crisis involving a government employee unjustly imprisoned and facing the death penalty in a foreign country.
Highly recommended! Once again, I thoroughly enjoyed William Warwick’s adventures and I am looking forward to reading the final book in the series.
I really liked the fast pace, the intricate plot as well as the country hopping and international collaboration between Scotland Yard and the FBI. The historic accuracy was definitely a bonus. And things are finally looking up for Christina Faulkner, after having suffered so much in the past few books.
Thanks to NetGalley, Harper Collins, and Jeffrey Archer for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I always enjoy this author's books but this series has a special place for me. The quick pace ensures the well written characters help turn the pages quickly and the plot is always exemplary, I'm already looking forward to the next book
Very disappointed that this is just a two chapter excerpt. Nowhere does it say that it’s not the whole book this time. I won’t be reading it and therefore no review.
A full text was provided and it’s another well written story. I am, however, getting a bit tired of Miles Faulkner and his rackets but the other story strand was interesting and the interweaving very well done. As one expects from Mr Archer.
Another excellent read from Mr Archer. William Warwick is most definitely one of my favourite detectives, he's a proper "honest copper".
All the old favourites are back, Booth-Watson even struggling with some of Miles Faulkner's requests.
I have to say though, I'm glad there's only one more book in this series. I think the whole cat and mouse routine between Miles and William needs to come to a (satisfactory!) conclusion in the season finale. Perhaps we can go on and have a new series about Ross Hogan :o)
Thank you NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book, it didn't disappoint.
Jeffrey Archer never disappoints and this latest book is no exception. The familiar, rounded characters return to carry another cleverly-crafted story through to an end neatly lined-up for the series finale. An absorbing tale that effortlessly keeps the reader in a state of anticipation of unexpected yet totally believable outcomes for each and every plot twist.
A Sunday spent with William Warwick and the team was a day well spent. Another excellent read from the master storyteller. This time Miles Faulkner is being released from prison three years after the last book ended. Of course he's still up to his old tricks and forever trying to get revenge on William and Beth. Even his loyal corrupt lawyer, Booth Watson is shocked by the lengths he will go to. It's difficult to avoid spoilers so in summary this book involves Government Arms Deals, corrupt Saudi officials, wrongful imprisonment, death sentences, murder and fraud. And plenty of heroics from William Warwick and DI Ross Hogan. I know this is the seventh in the series, but I can't believe it ended with a countdown to the final book in the series! Lots to get your teeth into and another darn good read. #netgalley #AnEyeForAnEye
I was really excited to get an e-ARC of Jeffrey Archer’s latest book, An Eye for Eye. It’s the latest instalment in the cat and mouse thriller revolving around the criminal mastermind Miles Faulkner and Scotland Yard's William Warwick.
I’ve read all the books so far in this series and this book does not disappoint. It’s fast-paced and interesting. The book weaves together arms deals in Saudi Arabia, the art world, museums and forgeries.
All the usual supporting characters including Booth Watson, Ross Hogan make appearances.
Huge thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, HarperCollins, for making this e-ARC for making this available to me in exchange for a fair and honest review.
I’ve read all the other books and this does not disappoint. I thought it was spacey and written so well as well as all his others. Just brilliant - bring on the next!
Always well worth waiting for, the latest book in Jeffrey Archer's William Warwick series doesn't disappoint. It's fast paced, convoluted and thrilling. I loved every word. We're now up to book number seven in this saga and the characters are as strong and alive as ever. They may be a little older but the Warwick's and the Faulkner's are still locked in their personal battle to get the better of each other against a background of international politics, murder and subterfuge. Just wonderful! 5* all the way from me. I believe we have just one more book in the series to look forward to and personally I just can't wait. Roll on Autumn 2025
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy. All opinions are my own.
Ever since I read a collection of Jeffrey Archers short stories ( which I still think are his best) I have found his tales keep me going from start to finish. He is without a doubt a master storyteller. In this volume, the characters are familiar from a previous book and the same irritation persists that some of the criminals survive for the next book. We also have as ever a dramatic ending. This time Archer is daring to expose Saudi Arabia in all it worst activities. Archer’s familiarity with the upper echelons of British society are also used to good purpose. I strongly recommend this book- again!
I loved the Clifton Chronicles and have also loved the entire William Warwick series. In fact, I have loved everything that Archer has written.
There's not too much to say about this one- the latest installment in the battle between Miles Faulkner and Warwick (and the team).
Finishing this one, I'm led to believe that the next outing will be the last in the Warwick series. In a way I am sad about that as I love the series but I'm also glad that it's coming to an end when it's still enjoyable and it's not being milked too much like other series.
Archer has knocked it out of the park again. An Eye for an Eye is the 7th book in the Warwick series and each story just gets better and better. Warwick has developed as a character, along with his wife and children. Ross, his sidekick features along with old adversary Miles, bent on revenge having spent three years in prison.
This outing involves art forgery, murders and double dealing over a Middle East oil deal together with Warwick’s life under threat. Different strands all running together and deftly woven by Archer’s immaculate storytelling. I have to say I was late to the Archer table having spent years dismissing him as an author. I didn’t like his politics and I misjudged him as an individual. I was bowled over by his prison diaries and then explored his fiction and for pure escapist adventure, he’s hard to beat. It’s easy to get lost in Warwick’s world where Archer’s knowledge of art is superb. There’s pace and tension, skilled plotting and at the heart, a really great ripping yarn that’s enveloping. This has kept me gripped from start to finish. Not a spare word and the chapters are short and snappy…just one more, just one more literally a real page turner. Loved this and I hope the final book in the series is underway. Cant wait!
Where does it say that this is a short extract? I was really disappointed and can’t really give much of a review. I liked the little II read.
What another excellent book in the William Warwick series, I simply couldn't put the book down until I had finished it – my sign that it’s a great book!
The main characters are great and I love the way Warwick and Faulkner try to ‘out do’ each other to get the better of the other person! The main characters are great as always and the new ones for this book were enjoyable too. Definitely a book I’d highly recommend!
Unfortunately it was not made clear that it was an extract - a short one at that. The review is purely for the extract and not the usual 4 or 5 stars for the complete book.
I’m sorry but i thought we are getting the whole book and not just the first chapters ?
I can not post a review based only on this.