I only discovered this series lately but that hardly matters as they can be read as stand alone books with references to previous storylines. I have now gone and bought the other three books in this series so if they are as good and gripping, then I have a lot to look forward to.

"A hero in his own country, a villain to the rest of the world. What more could a man ask for?"

Next in Line sees the return of well-loved characters with a royal / terrorist twist. A must read for those following the strangely intertwined lives of William Warwick and Miles Faulkner. Jeffrey Archer is a master storyteller. Highly recommended.

Next in Line is another instalment in the rise of William Warwick through the ranks of the metropolitan police. Set in 1988 Diana Princess of Wales and Margaret Thatcher add to the cast of characters.
William is now a chief inspector, he and his team are tasked with rooting out corruption in the Royal Protection team so are given roles within this team. D.I Hogan is given the job of personal protection officer to the Princess of Wales.
Mikes Faulkner and Booth Watson QC continue their criminal quests, being in prison does not stop Faulkners criminal manipulation. To be honest I wish we could move on from these characters, for me they just make the Police look complete idiots.
There is action to be had in the form of a kidnapping and the rescue that takes place, a little lacking in action and over far too quickly.
That said this author can tell a story that entertains all be it in this case with a lot of artistic license. And entertaining and enjoyable it is.

I like thrillers, especially detective thrillers and there are some really good ones out there. However, my guilty pleasure is Jeffrey Archer's series of novels featuring Detective Chief Inspector William Warwick. His very latest, Next in Line, is quite a hoot. It's set back in the days of Margaret Thatcher and from it's title you may guess Diana, Princess of Wales. Not forgetting Miles Faulkner, his ex-wife Christina and Booth Watson QC where there's barely a fag paper thickness between their levels of villainy. Many thrillers have twin threads, this is different in that it brings a succession of rewards for the reader as various scenes conclude satisfactorily and new ones start thereafter. I think Jeffrey Archer concludes by advising a degree of poetic licence was used to produce this very entertaining work of fiction. Basing my score on entertainment alone and not its merits as a thriller, I would give it five stars

The latest in the William Warwick series in my opinion veers a little close to the truth of events around Princess Diana in my opinion. In the current climate of Harry & Meghan consistently channeling the spirit of his dead mother this was a somewhat jarring read at times. Having said that it was fast paced, had the usual cast of characters both the good and bad guys all crossing and double crossing each other with aplomb. A fun read but might hot close to home for some readers who remember the times in which it is set very well indeed.

I could not resist reading this book ahead of my schedule. The 5th in the William Warwick series, it is set around 1990, when Margaret Thatcher was PM.
DCI William (Choirboy) Warwick and DI Ross Hogan are awaiting the trial of Miles Faulkner, the prisoner whom they repatriated in an unconventional manner.
Faulkner has established himself in Belmarsh Prison where he continues to manage his business interests via Booth Watson QC. Miles and his ex-wife, Christina, continue the battle to relieve the other of cash and his art collection.
When concerns are raised about the leadership of the Royalty Protection,
Warwick is instructed to review the procedures on behalf of the Commissioner. Warwick's team join the command in order to get information, with Hogan taking on the role of Personal Protection Officer to Princess Diana at a stormy time in her life.
As you would expect, there are several storylines within this book. By his own admission, Archer has taken some liberties in what is a work of fiction, but the tweaks had me wondering what was/was not fact.
The book is an easy, enjoyable read with plenty of twists along the way and a smidgen of humour.

I devoured the Clifton Chronicles series and I have loved every previous William Warwick novel so I was so pleased to see the fifth book being published.

The thing with Archer is that he will never win the Booker Prize however no-one writes a story or series like he does. In this book, Warwick and his team are sent in to protect the Royal Family, namely Princess Diana.

Added to this, they are also dealing with the fallout of the previous novel with Miles Faulkner and Booth Watson (I don't want to spoil too much here for people who haven't read the previous novels).

Another fantastic novel from Archer and has left us on a cliffhanger with a new book promised next year. I, for one, can't wait.

Thanks to HarperCollins UK, HarperFiction, HarperCollins and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Jeffrey Archer is a master storyteller effortlessly weaving together characters, places and circumstances. It’s great to be reading about William Warwick and his wife Beth again and I enjoyed every single page of this book. Pure enjoyment!

Oh dear, I should probably stop reading Jeffrey Archer. Each time I think he might improve but sadly he doesn’t.

His storytelling is admirable but yet again in this Warwick series there is absolutely no sense of time or place and his characters are at best 2-dimensional with bland and stilted dialogue in abundance. The lack of tension in the “action” sequence on board the yacht is shockingly lacking.

I’m sorry to be so negative especially as I know this novel will be a best-seller, but it’s a thumbs down from me.

My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.

I read this in a day, I loved it. Didn’t get anything else done but it was worth it! The story of William and Beth Warwick continues in the art world and police world. miles Faulkner is but one problem to be faced but the delicious twists and turns are such fun. I recommend this highly.

Another great read from Jeffrey Archer.
A unit of detectives from Scotland Yard are seconded to the Royalty Prtection Unit to try and find out how the existing officers are getting away with huge expense accounts. The DCI in charge, William Warick and his DI Ross Hogan is given the job of Personal Protection Officer to Princess Diana. Intrigue and drama follow.
This runs alongside a tale of a criminal who absconded from Belmarsh Prison. Who iwas recaptured by these two.
I will say no more.

London, 1988. Royal fever sweeps the nation as Britain falls in love with the ‘people’s princess’.
Which means for Scotland Yard, the focus is on the elite Royalty Protection Command, and its commanding officer. Entrusted with protecting the most famous family on earth, they quite simply have to be the best. A weak link could spell disaster.
Detective Chief Inspector William Warwick and his Scotland Yard squad are sent in to investigate the team. Maverick ex-undercover operative Ross Hogan is charged with a very sensitive – and unique – responsibility. But it soon becomes clear the problems in Royalty Protection are just the beginning. A renegade organization has the security of the country – and the Crown – in its sights. The only question is which target is next in line…

“Next in Line” by Jeffrey Archer is the fifth book in the William Warwick series. I first read Archers “Kane & Abel” when I was eleven years old and I never looked back. All of his novels, including the William Warwick novels are such good reads. Reading an Archer is like meeting up with an old friend; his books are comforting and always make me gasp at the twists or cry (as I always do with Kane & Abel!!). The reader is always guaranteed a gripping tale and the William Warwick series is no exception. Well written with loveable characters, Archer is always a pleasure to pick up. I’d recommend this book to everyone who enjoys a good absorbing story.

My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an arc in exchange for an unbiased review.

London, 1988. Royal fever sweeps the nation as Britain falls in love with the ‘people’s princess’.
Which means for Scotland Yard, the focus is on the elite Royalty Protection Command, and its commanding officer. Entrusted with protecting the most famous family on earth, they quite simply have to be the best. A weak link could spell disaster.
Detective Chief Inspector William Warwick and his Scotland Yard squad are sent in to investigate the team. Maverick ex undercover operative Ross Hogan is charged with a very sensitive and unique responsibility. But it soon becomes clear the problems in Royalty Protection are just the beginning. A renegade organization has the security of the country and the Crown in its sights. The only question is which target is next in line…
This is book 5 of the William Warwick series
Really enjoyed this book totally recommend it is so well written
Thank You NetGalley and HarperCollins Uk
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