I've enjoyed this series, even though I was getting fed up of Warwick's 'cat and mouse' with Faulkner. I thought this book was one of the best. I felt exhausted for Warwick and his team not having a minute to think during the Olympics. I liked trying to work out what might have been a real scenario or not.

End Game by Jeffrey Archer is the 8th book in the excellent William Warwick series and a series I have loved reading from the very first book called Nothing Ventured back in 2019. I always look out for this authors books especially as he is an excellent author and he knows how to write an excellent book that pulls you in from the very first few pages. This book was No different - it was Superb! in every way. I love the main characters William Warwick and now Ross Hogan.
Sadly this book is the last in the series! Noooooo!!!!! It was a gripping and unputdownable finale.........

End games was fast paced and full of excellent twists and turns throughout, I found this book hard to put down especially as I wanted to find out what happens next, a great page turner.

I highly recommend this series. "An Outstanding read" 5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

What a finale!

This is an outstanding book, a real page turner. A well crafted plot, with great old and new characters. There’s a conspiracy throughout to sabotage the Olympic Games. So many twists and turns. Fact and fiction are cleverly woven together in this riveting thriller. At the end of the book the author challenges the reader to identify the true events that actually did occur during The London Olympic Games 2012.
The final book in the William Warwick series is not to be missed. A brilliant read. Highly recommend.

End Game is the perfect send-off to the William Warwick series; gripping, suspenseful, and utterly addictive. Jeffrey Archer once again proves why he’s a master of the genre. From the very first page, I was hooked by the twists and turns, the high-stakes tension, and the brilliant game of cat and mouse that unfolds.

What sets Archer apart is his incredible character development. Every character, not just the leads, feels fully fleshed out and purposeful. You can tell that thought and care went into every detail, making the story feel rich and immersive.

I won’t spoil anything, this is a book you need to experience for yourself. Just clear your schedule, because once you start reading, you won’t want to put it down. If you’ve followed the series, this finale will leave you satisfied and in awe. And if you haven’t started yet… what are you waiting for?

Jeffrey Archer, I’ll read anything you write

Commander William Warwick returns in this rollercoaster of a book. Jeffrey Archer is the master of this genre, cat and mouse all the way. The background is the London 2012 Olympics and will Warwick and his elite team be able to stop a catastrophic attack from happening? Get this book and find out!!!

This is the 8th and final book of this series as it brings the timeline up to where the of the Clifton Chronicles begins... Which, being as I never read the author prior to this series, I am now looking forward to reading... It also means that you have no excuse, if you haven't read the previous 7 books, to start at the beginning and read in order...
So... In this final book we concern ourselves with the 2012 Olympic games. William is Gold Commander of the event, spending all his waking hours in the pursuit of making sure they go without a hitch. Now, here's the rub... there are 22 events depicted herein, 22 shenanigans by the Chinese / Russians / others. And 13 of them are REAL! They actually happened. Well, they tried to happen but, as it all went off smoothly - not a spoiler, just a fact - it's evident that the real Gold Commander was just as good as William!
Caught up in the whole set of shenanigans are, as you would expect, Williams nemeses, Miles Faulkner and Booth Watson. Quite how they fit in, and what eventually happens to them, I will leave for the author to tell you. As you would also expect we hear from Beth, the Hawk, Ross (after surviving his cliffhanger of the previous book), Sir Julian, Artimisia and Peter, Christina, and other familiar faces too many to single out here but the point I am making is that they are all kinda friends and family to the reader, we have been through a lot in the past 8 books and I am going to miss those who I don't catch up to in the CC books.
What I love about these books is the fact that the author draws from real events to really bring his stories to life. Obviously this means that the books do miss a bit of a thrilling atmosphere as you kinda already know that the plot if foiled, but you know what, that doesn't really matter. It's the how that matters, and boy are there some rather cracking "hows" herein.
I already have books 1-7 on audible as this is one of the series that I revisit after reading. I am definitely adding this book to that collection and look forward to seeing if there was anything I missed first time round - hindsight being a wonderful thing...
All in all, a brilliant series which has definitely done its job in introducing me to the author. As well as his CC books, I am definitely also checking out the rest of his back catalogue.
My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.

End Game, the eighth and last in Jeffrey Archer’s series featuring Commander William Warwick, does not disappoint. Jeffrey Archer has proved time and time again he can write a good yarn since he wrote Kane and Abel all those decades ago. End Game is his inimitable style with the goodies pitted against the baddies who behave dastardly as ever.

The backdrop to the story is the London 2012 Olympic. Russia are keen to get retribution against the U.K. because of Margaret Thatcher trying to sabotage their 1980 Olympics by urging British athletes to not compete. The Chinese are only too pleased to help in the sabotage so their Bejing 2008 Olympics will always be seen as the best.

There’s endless drama. Indeed 22 happenings to do with the Olympics of which Archer tells us (for real) that thirteen did actually happen but does the reader know which thirteen?! This is going to be fodder for forums, book groups and social media for months to come I suspect. 10/10 for marketing to Archer for coming up with that one!

All in all a great end to the series but this book can also be read as a standalone as the character of the individuals is well established in this book alone. I found the ending very satisfying. Say no more!

With thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

'End Game' by Jeffrey Archer is the latest and final installment of his William Warwick series. It makes for an appropriate nailbiting finish! William Warwick becomes Head of Security for the Olympic Games in London 2012. But not everybody wants the Games to go smoothly, especially Russia and China are trying to sabotage them. He is being kept on his toes trying to avoid disaster. We also meet again with his arch enemies William Faulkner and Booth Watson.
This premise makes for an action packed, unputdownable thriller, full of intrigue and tension. I practically devoured it in one setting.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins UK for the ARC.

End Game delivers a fitting and compelling conclusion to Jeffrey Archer’s William Warwick series. Set against the backdrop of the 2012 London Olympic Games, the novel combines international intrigue, political tension, and the high stakes of global security with Archer’s signature fast paced storytelling.

Commander William Warwick, by now as familiar to readers as an old friend, returns for his greatest challenge yet: ensuring the safety of the Games while facing threats from international conspirators and his longtime nemesis, Miles Faulkner. Archer skillfully blurs fact and fiction, revealing that of the 22 incidents depicted in the book, 13 actually occurred. This clever device not only heightens the tension but also leaves readers reflecting on the very real dangers that were averted in silence.

As always, Archer’s prose is sharp, accessible, and filled with momentum. The short chapters and shifting perspectives keep the narrative taut, while the seamless mix of real world events and fictional drama creates an atmosphere of authenticity. Beyond the action, it is the characters that resonate most: Warwick’s steadfast integrity, the loyalty of his team, and the evolving roles of his family members. These personal touches provide emotional depth and make the farewell to this ensemble all the more poignant.

Though perhaps not as surprising in its twists as earlier installments, End Game succeeds in delivering a satisfying finale. It ties together the long running threads of rivalry, loyalty, and duty while offering readers a chance to bid farewell to a cast that has grown across the series.

Jeffrey Archer once again proves himself a master storyteller. End Game is both thrilling and nostalgic, a page turner that captures the scale of the Olympic stage while never losing sight of the human drama at its core. A superb conclusion to a brilliant series.

Highly recommended for both longtime fans and new readers alike.

The final instalment of the William Warwick books. This is a series that I have enjoyed immensely. One last outing for the group. Set during the 2012 Olympics, we follow the team as they ensure that everything runs smoothly. Needless to say there are hiccups along that way. The team are like old friends now as we've seen their family's grow and there situations change. Not quite the impact of the previous books but still a thrilling read. Lots of laughter with a few tears along the way. A great way to end a series. The writing by Jeffrey Archer is sublime. It will be sad to see the end of the team, but exciting to see what follows from Mr Archer. With thanks to the author, HarperCollins and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book.

Never have I anticipated a book release so much. The final William Warwick. And is it the final Jeffrey Archer? What an ending to the series. Set from the awarding of the London Olympics in 2005 to the closing ceremony in 2012, William and the team are charged with the Games security. The author teases us at the beginning that of 22 incidents covered in the book, 13 actually happened. This is terrifying to know such things occur, although I still can't decided which were real and which weren't. There is only one I had heard of. So much suspense, natural character development and a sense of joining old friends. No spoilers so I'll leave it there. It's been a joy to follow William Warwick's career from his early days on the beat and his rise through the ranks to head of security at the Olympic Games. Wonderful. Jeffrey Archer is truly the master storyteller. #netgalley #endgame

They say all good things come to an end but I'm really not ready to say goodbye to William Warwick et al.
For the last eight years, each autumn, we've been treated to this brilliant series, excellently written by the master storyteller Jeffrey Archer. We have seen William progress through the ranks of The Met, get married, have children and at each turn face his nemesis Miles Faulkner, in ever more clever and twisty plots.
This, the finale, is as engrossing as the first.
This time it's all eyes on the London Olympics and as always the tale is interspersed with real events, indeed thirteen of the twenty six ‘incidents’ in the book were real, two of which would have been catastrophic had they been let to proceed, all of which were prevented by the security forces and all kept from the public.
A truly unputdownable read in a totally brilliant series.

I really enjoyed End Game, the final in the William Warwick series by Jeffrey Archer, the master storyteller!

End Game is set in London just prior to the Olympic games where Commander William Warwick is heading up the games security for Scotland Yard's elite team and as you can imagine there are lots of attacks with the spotlight on London, but can William and his team keep things on track? (literally)?

As usual in all of Archer's books, its very detailed and clearly a lot of research done and they are all brilliant. I'm disappointed the series has come to an end but its a brilliant book to complete the series. It as all the usual family members, staff and William's adversaries. I really enjoyed more detail on William's family and they played a great part.

Can William and his team save the games or will everything end in tragedy?

A brilliant series and I one hundred per cent recommend them all. Archer is also going to be hanging up his pen after his next book and it is 50 years since his first book was published, but I'm sure it will be another showstopper and I've heard, better than Kane and Abel. In the meantime I'm hoping some of his previous works will hit the small screen in the not too distant future.

William Warwick squares off against Miles Faulkner once again in the finale of the series.

Set in London, William heads up the security for the 2012 Olympic Games. But will it all go without a hitch?

This book had me gripped from the start!
I’m absolutely gutted this is the last one, but what a finish. The fast pace, the twists, the turns. It’s clever, believable and unputdownable. The ending is *chefs kiss*

Loved that Peter and Artemisia had more of a role. All grown up and adulting. Chips off the old block, those two!

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins for my advanced copy.

I love a good Jeffrey Archer novel, he has been a favourite of mine for many years. Set against the backdrop of the 2012 London Olympics, this is a fabulous book in true Archer style.

I have loved this series since the very first book and this is another great read. I am assuming this is the last in the series, which is a shame, but the ending was perfect. As always, this author keeps his readers locked to the page, forgetting the actual world that surrounds them. This book is set during the 2012 Olympics in London and the fun here is guessing which if the events are true.

The final installment in the William Warwick chronicles and I will miss this motley crew.

This time set against the backdrop of the 2012 Olympic Games, the team must ensure everything runs smoothly despite the machinations of other countries and of course the nemesis of all nemesises Miles Faulkner.

Absolutely brilliant and I loved the note at the end about true events from the games, definitely makes you think!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

London has been selected to host the 2012 Olympic Games & Commander William Warwick is the head of an elite team charged with the security of the event. The glare of the spotlight makes London a target for some of the most dangerous people on earth. And the moment the bid is won, an international conspiracy is set in motion to unleash a devastating attack that will leave the world in chaos. As Warwick pursues the shadowy organisation, he sets off a deadly game of cat and mouse which will take him from the bustling streets of London to the hidden corridors of power.
The eighth & final book in this brilliant series, it could be read on its own but as I often say I have to read a series from the start & in order. Another enthralling book from the master storyline & that some of the incidents were true adds another dimension. What can I say strong characters, fast paced story & the author’s unique way of drawing you in at the start & leaves you breathless at the end. Does Warwick prevail? That would be telling
I voluntarily read and reviewed a special copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own

I have read all the William Warwick series and was very happy to get an advance review copy of the series finale, which did not disappoint at all. Full of action and intrigue and the same characters I have grown to love and hate! I devoured the story and need to read it again soon. Archer at his best.

A fitting ending to the William Warwick series once again using real life events to build the tale around. This time the Olympic Games 2012 is at the centre of the action with previous adversaries Faulkner and Booth-Watson plus Russian and Chinese characters assisting the attempts to disrupt the games. Full of clever twists and turns as usual the pace is relentless all builds to a satisfying ending.