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William Warwick #3
Turn a Blind Eye
Tredje bog i serien med den sympatiske og dynamiske politikommisær William Warwick, som er gået undercover og skal afsløre omfanget af korruption på sin arbejdsplads Metropolitain Politi. Sammen med to kollegaer får han til opgave at følge inspektør Jerry Summers, en ung politimand, hvis overdrevne privatforbrug langt fra står mål med hans beskedne politiløn. Men efterforskningen kommer på prøve, da Nicky forelsker sig i Summers.
På samme tid krydses Williams og den berygtede narkobaron Assem Rashidis veje atter under retssagen mod Rashidi, hvor Williams far og søster står som anklagere. Beth, Williams hustru, som netop er nedkommet med et sæt tvillinger, bliver mod alle forventninger veninde med Christina Faulkner - eks-kone til den anløbne finansmand Miles, som hun overraskende arver, da han dør af et hjerteslag.
På samme tid krydses Williams og den berygtede narkobaron Assem Rashidis veje atter under retssagen mod Rashidi, hvor Williams far og søster står som anklagere. Beth, Williams hustru, som netop er nedkommet med et sæt tvillinger, bliver mod alle forventninger veninde med Christina Faulkner - eks-kone til den anløbne finansmand Miles, som hun overraskende arver, da han dør af et hjerteslag.
365 pages, Paperback
First published March 30, 2021
About the author
Jeffrey Archer
671 books12.9k followersJeffrey is published in 114 countries and more than 47 languages, with more than 750,000 5* reviews with international sales passing 275 million copies.
He is the only author ever to have been a number one bestseller in fiction (nineteen times), short stories (four times) and non-fiction (The Prison Diaries).
Jeffrey has been married for 53 years to Dame Mary Archer DBE. They have two sons, William and James, three grandsons and two granddaughters, and divide their time between homes in London, Cambridge and Mallorca.
He is the only author ever to have been a number one bestseller in fiction (nineteen times), short stories (four times) and non-fiction (The Prison Diaries).
Jeffrey has been married for 53 years to Dame Mary Archer DBE. They have two sons, William and James, three grandsons and two granddaughters, and divide their time between homes in London, Cambridge and Mallorca.
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May 12, 2021
Nice to see Mr. Archer get back on track with this story. He even manages to make courtroom dialogue interesting. 8 of 10 stars
March 26, 2021
First and foremost, a large thank you to NetGalley, Jeffrey Archer, and St. Martin’s Press for providing me with a copy of this publication, which allows me to provide you with an unbiased review.
The newest novel in Jeffrey Archer’s latest series is always reason for some excitement, at least for those who have a penchant for the author’s attention to detail. DI William Warwick has been through a great deal of late and feels that his actions might merit demotion or worse. However, his superiors at the Met have other ideas, using him to coax out those who have gone rogue. It will be a secret mission that could cost Warwick everything if he is caught, but ensure another promotion if he is successful. Archer at his best in this piece, which keeps his many fans on the edge of their seats.
As the case of Assem Rashidi, notorious drug lord, is set to go to trial, William Warwick is promoted for his work on the arrest. DI Warwick is not sure if he ought to be happy about this, or expect to be punished because of all the corners that were cut in the sting operation. Still, he’s happy to be a part of the action and will follow whatever plan is put before him.
DI Warwick is given a daunting task to help discover whether others within the Metropolitan Police have been acting in a corrupt manner. It will not only be difficult, but highly dangerous, as no one likes a leaker. Amassing his team, DI Warwick begins targeting a young detective who is surely living beyond his means, which is likely related to receiving kickbacks.
The Rashidi trial comes before the courts with DI Warwick as one of its key witnesses. Two others in the Warwick family are heading the Crown’s case—Sir Julian, the ever-present father, and Grace, his sister—prepared to put away this seedy character as soon as possible. The case will be difficult, with a strong defence headed by Booth Watson QC, but the Warwicks are determined, if nothing else. The case hinges on identification and Rashidi will do anything he can to lead everyone off his trail.
Meanwhile, Beth Warwick has been tending to her new twins while William is away working. She knows the life of a detective’s wife is anything but glamourous, but finds ways of keeping herself busy. Oddly enough, this includes spending some time wit ha new friend, Christina Faulkner, who happens to have been recently divorced from William’s greatest foe, Miles. When a series of events thrust Christina into a massive fortune, it becomes apparent that corruption inside the Met is much deeper than first expected.
Juggling the trial and some of his own sleuthing, DI Warwick gets to the heart of the matter, in hopes of rooting out those who would try to bring the Met to its knees. It will be a challenge, but there’s nothing that DI William Warwick holds closer to his heart than ensuring no one is turning a blind eye to justice. Well, perhaps family is a little more important, but that’s for another story!
Anyone familiar with Jeffrey Archer and his writing will know that there are numerous subtleties found within each story. Be they linking pieces that keep a series connected or off the cuff remarks that come back to mean something later, Archer keeps his readers on their toes throughout. This book is no exception, creating a series about William Warwick, a character who was mentioned throughout the Clifton Chronicles as being the main protagonist of Harry’s popular series. Now, the reader can see all the buzz that the novels created directly, as Archer takes on the role of Harry Clifton to breathe life into the idea.
William Warwick is a fabulous protagonist and grows effectively throughout the series. He has been promoted and works on showing his leadership throughout this piece. However, he cannot stop looking behind him, as there are those who would love to see him fall flat on his face. Added to that, Warwick a new father to twins, which forces him to divide his time between work and home life, never easy at the best of times. The reader sees some solid development throughout, perfect as things heat up ahead of the fourth novel.
Archer is never one to create flat characters, even those who are in a supporting role. The cast of this novel offer great depth and excitement throughout, as the story shifts to numerous plot developments and settings throughout. There are those who complement Warwick well, as well as individuals who flavour the narrative such that the impediments are clear. Never a shortage of action fills the pages of this book, with Archer providing wondering entertainment in the form of his minor characters.
The story itself was strong and began soon after the previous novel ended. This is always hard to do, as Archer must bridge the excitement that ended the last piece with a new sense of pizzazz immediately. There is no issue with the flow of the story or pulling the reader into the centre. I found myself lost in the story with a great deal of ease, leaving me to want even more with each chapter. The narrative pushed along well and kept me begging for more, with short chapters that teased as much as they propelled the story forward. Archer has a style I have come to love and I cannot get enough, so I am happy to know that the next piece is hot on the heels of this one, due out in November. What a treat that will be, as DI William Warwick has much to do in the coming years.
Kudos, Lord Archer, for another winner. You never seem to slump in my opinion, which makes seeing your books all the more exciting for me.
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
A Book for All Seasons, a different sort of Book Challenge: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...
The newest novel in Jeffrey Archer’s latest series is always reason for some excitement, at least for those who have a penchant for the author’s attention to detail. DI William Warwick has been through a great deal of late and feels that his actions might merit demotion or worse. However, his superiors at the Met have other ideas, using him to coax out those who have gone rogue. It will be a secret mission that could cost Warwick everything if he is caught, but ensure another promotion if he is successful. Archer at his best in this piece, which keeps his many fans on the edge of their seats.
As the case of Assem Rashidi, notorious drug lord, is set to go to trial, William Warwick is promoted for his work on the arrest. DI Warwick is not sure if he ought to be happy about this, or expect to be punished because of all the corners that were cut in the sting operation. Still, he’s happy to be a part of the action and will follow whatever plan is put before him.
DI Warwick is given a daunting task to help discover whether others within the Metropolitan Police have been acting in a corrupt manner. It will not only be difficult, but highly dangerous, as no one likes a leaker. Amassing his team, DI Warwick begins targeting a young detective who is surely living beyond his means, which is likely related to receiving kickbacks.
The Rashidi trial comes before the courts with DI Warwick as one of its key witnesses. Two others in the Warwick family are heading the Crown’s case—Sir Julian, the ever-present father, and Grace, his sister—prepared to put away this seedy character as soon as possible. The case will be difficult, with a strong defence headed by Booth Watson QC, but the Warwicks are determined, if nothing else. The case hinges on identification and Rashidi will do anything he can to lead everyone off his trail.
Meanwhile, Beth Warwick has been tending to her new twins while William is away working. She knows the life of a detective’s wife is anything but glamourous, but finds ways of keeping herself busy. Oddly enough, this includes spending some time wit ha new friend, Christina Faulkner, who happens to have been recently divorced from William’s greatest foe, Miles. When a series of events thrust Christina into a massive fortune, it becomes apparent that corruption inside the Met is much deeper than first expected.
Juggling the trial and some of his own sleuthing, DI Warwick gets to the heart of the matter, in hopes of rooting out those who would try to bring the Met to its knees. It will be a challenge, but there’s nothing that DI William Warwick holds closer to his heart than ensuring no one is turning a blind eye to justice. Well, perhaps family is a little more important, but that’s for another story!
Anyone familiar with Jeffrey Archer and his writing will know that there are numerous subtleties found within each story. Be they linking pieces that keep a series connected or off the cuff remarks that come back to mean something later, Archer keeps his readers on their toes throughout. This book is no exception, creating a series about William Warwick, a character who was mentioned throughout the Clifton Chronicles as being the main protagonist of Harry’s popular series. Now, the reader can see all the buzz that the novels created directly, as Archer takes on the role of Harry Clifton to breathe life into the idea.
William Warwick is a fabulous protagonist and grows effectively throughout the series. He has been promoted and works on showing his leadership throughout this piece. However, he cannot stop looking behind him, as there are those who would love to see him fall flat on his face. Added to that, Warwick a new father to twins, which forces him to divide his time between work and home life, never easy at the best of times. The reader sees some solid development throughout, perfect as things heat up ahead of the fourth novel.
Archer is never one to create flat characters, even those who are in a supporting role. The cast of this novel offer great depth and excitement throughout, as the story shifts to numerous plot developments and settings throughout. There are those who complement Warwick well, as well as individuals who flavour the narrative such that the impediments are clear. Never a shortage of action fills the pages of this book, with Archer providing wondering entertainment in the form of his minor characters.
The story itself was strong and began soon after the previous novel ended. This is always hard to do, as Archer must bridge the excitement that ended the last piece with a new sense of pizzazz immediately. There is no issue with the flow of the story or pulling the reader into the centre. I found myself lost in the story with a great deal of ease, leaving me to want even more with each chapter. The narrative pushed along well and kept me begging for more, with short chapters that teased as much as they propelled the story forward. Archer has a style I have come to love and I cannot get enough, so I am happy to know that the next piece is hot on the heels of this one, due out in November. What a treat that will be, as DI William Warwick has much to do in the coming years.
Kudos, Lord Archer, for another winner. You never seem to slump in my opinion, which makes seeing your books all the more exciting for me.
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
A Book for All Seasons, a different sort of Book Challenge: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...
June 2, 2026
De această dată William Warwick are o anchetă complicată chiar în cadrul poliției. Misiunea lui este aceea de a demasca un polițist corupt, iar bătălia este una dificilă. Ca și în restul volumele finalul te lasă în suspans.
October 29, 2023
The 3rd book in the William Warwick series and it’s another open-ended finish that requires you to have, firstly, read the earlier books to get the necessary background and then, be prepared to read the next book in the hope of reaching some closure in a couple of ongoing stories. Am I fan of this type of set-up? Not particularly and, to be honest, the formula has been the same for three books in a row so it’s already starting to get a bit old.
Be that as it may, there’s no doubting that Warwick’s meteoric rise up the ranks of the London Metropolitan Police Force continues at full steam. He’s now been moved to the Internal Affairs Unit, a much maligned section of any police force, and he’s to work undercover to determine whether certain police officers are corrupt. It’s a full on job but, as has happened in the past, he’s not working alone. The team that was so successful in his recent operation is making the move with him.
Their target is a police sergeant whose lifestyle clearly exceeds his pay packet. But he’s also built a reputation for one of the highest arrest records in the force. The undercover operation places DC Nicky Bailey into the man’s proximity and, not surprisingly, the pair begin to date. The problem is, Nicky falls for the man she’s supposed to be surveilling which turns the operation into a far more complicated one.
The ongoing saga of Miles Faulkner continues to play out. Faulkner’s on the run having escaped from prison at the end of the previous book. Add drugs mastermind Assem Rashidi to the ongoing antagonist mix and the criminal masterminds with William Warwick on the top of their hit lists are starting to stack up.
As in the earlier two books, we’re treated to a blow by blow account of a court case in which William’s father Sir Julian locks horns with the ever-bent defense counsel Booth Watson QC. Although the case was extensively covered, it was short on interesting exchanges and long on predictable outcomes. I found the entire Rashidi trial tedious in the extreme. Similarly, the twists, when they come, are quite predictable. The only surprise is that the investigating officers (including Warwick) are slow in picking up on them.
The undercover operation and the teamwork used to carry it out was where the book picked up in terms of pace and interest for me. It’s all about the careful planning and execution that makes or breaks a case and that was a particular strength in the telling of this particular operation.
It appears, in this series, for it to be de rigueur for a primary investigation to be carried out while the ongoing criminal activity is carried out by Miles Faulkner and his cronies. Thank goodness I started reading these books when the 6th was being published so I can read them all one after the other as if they’re a single story. I couldn’t imagine having to pick things up a year or so after the last book and then find myself hanging in limbo for the next.
Be that as it may, there’s no doubting that Warwick’s meteoric rise up the ranks of the London Metropolitan Police Force continues at full steam. He’s now been moved to the Internal Affairs Unit, a much maligned section of any police force, and he’s to work undercover to determine whether certain police officers are corrupt. It’s a full on job but, as has happened in the past, he’s not working alone. The team that was so successful in his recent operation is making the move with him.
Their target is a police sergeant whose lifestyle clearly exceeds his pay packet. But he’s also built a reputation for one of the highest arrest records in the force. The undercover operation places DC Nicky Bailey into the man’s proximity and, not surprisingly, the pair begin to date. The problem is, Nicky falls for the man she’s supposed to be surveilling which turns the operation into a far more complicated one.
The ongoing saga of Miles Faulkner continues to play out. Faulkner’s on the run having escaped from prison at the end of the previous book. Add drugs mastermind Assem Rashidi to the ongoing antagonist mix and the criminal masterminds with William Warwick on the top of their hit lists are starting to stack up.
As in the earlier two books, we’re treated to a blow by blow account of a court case in which William’s father Sir Julian locks horns with the ever-bent defense counsel Booth Watson QC. Although the case was extensively covered, it was short on interesting exchanges and long on predictable outcomes. I found the entire Rashidi trial tedious in the extreme. Similarly, the twists, when they come, are quite predictable. The only surprise is that the investigating officers (including Warwick) are slow in picking up on them.
The undercover operation and the teamwork used to carry it out was where the book picked up in terms of pace and interest for me. It’s all about the careful planning and execution that makes or breaks a case and that was a particular strength in the telling of this particular operation.
It appears, in this series, for it to be de rigueur for a primary investigation to be carried out while the ongoing criminal activity is carried out by Miles Faulkner and his cronies. Thank goodness I started reading these books when the 6th was being published so I can read them all one after the other as if they’re a single story. I couldn’t imagine having to pick things up a year or so after the last book and then find myself hanging in limbo for the next.
April 9, 2021
If you are the type of reader who looks for a well-written, absorbing series to get hooked on, you probably are familiar with Jeffrey Archer, whose seven-book The Clifton Chronicles saga is one of the best. His relatively new series is about Detective William Warwick. Turn a Blind Eye is its third installment. You could read it as a standalone but it would be much better to go back and read the first two books as this is a series worth reading from page one.
It is 1987 and William Warwick has been promoted to Detective Inspector. His new responsibility entails heading a team to uncover internal corruption within the Metropolitan Police Force. They focus on a young officer with an exemplary arrest record who has raised suspicion by living way above his means. He appears to be keeping many of the luxury stolen items he finds in his theft cases. In addition, the book highlights the trial of the drug baron arrested in Book #2. It no longer appears to be an open and shut case. Warwick, who is now married and a new father to twins, learns that even those on the right side of the law are willing to turn a blind eye every now and then.
Archer is an expert on weaving strong plots and developing interesting characters. The details of the stakeouts, the courtroom scenes and more are so well done that there’s never a dull moment. There’s a lot to like about this series and this book in particular.
Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press, NetGalley and the author for the opportunity to read Turn a Blind Eye in advance of its publication.
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Review posted on MicheleReader.com.
It is 1987 and William Warwick has been promoted to Detective Inspector. His new responsibility entails heading a team to uncover internal corruption within the Metropolitan Police Force. They focus on a young officer with an exemplary arrest record who has raised suspicion by living way above his means. He appears to be keeping many of the luxury stolen items he finds in his theft cases. In addition, the book highlights the trial of the drug baron arrested in Book #2. It no longer appears to be an open and shut case. Warwick, who is now married and a new father to twins, learns that even those on the right side of the law are willing to turn a blind eye every now and then.
Archer is an expert on weaving strong plots and developing interesting characters. The details of the stakeouts, the courtroom scenes and more are so well done that there’s never a dull moment. There’s a lot to like about this series and this book in particular.
Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press, NetGalley and the author for the opportunity to read Turn a Blind Eye in advance of its publication.
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Review posted on MicheleReader.com.
January 31, 2026
Not bad but not very good. The storylines about Assem Rashida, who got murdered & Miles Faulkner, who returned from the dead, were quite interesting. However, I thought the romantic subplot between two cops was quite a bore. A large part of this novel took place in the courtroom. The author J. Archer is definitely no John Grisham. What I’m saying is I thought this book’s courtroom drama was actually quite boring… Overall, I thought the first two entries of the William Warwick were more interesting to read. I hope the next novel in the Warwick series will be better.
June 5, 2021
This is the third book in the William Warwick series by author Jeffrey Archer.
William Warwick is now a Detective Inspector and he has been instructed to go undercover and expose crime of another kind, corruption at the heart of the Metropolitan Police Force. In his team he has detectives Rebecca Pankhurst and Nicky Bailey and they are zoning in on Detective Jerry Summers, a young officer whose lifestyle exceeds his income. There are unforeseen problems and investigation risks being compromised when Nicky falls for Summers.
Drug baron Ahmed Rashidi goes on trial and is defended by Booth Watson QC, while William’s father Sir Julian and sister Grace lead the prosecution case. William’s wife Beth has made a surprising new friend in Christina Faulkner who is the ex-wife of William’s former rival, criminal financier Miles Faulkner. Christina is due to inherit Miles estate following his sudden death.
As the investigations proceed William realises that the corruption may go deeper still, and more of his colleagues than he first thought might be willing to turn a blind eye.
Another well written cosy crime novel in the William Warwick series making it a very entertaining light read. Very good characters, well written and a good mix of emotions.
William Warwick is now a Detective Inspector and he has been instructed to go undercover and expose crime of another kind, corruption at the heart of the Metropolitan Police Force. In his team he has detectives Rebecca Pankhurst and Nicky Bailey and they are zoning in on Detective Jerry Summers, a young officer whose lifestyle exceeds his income. There are unforeseen problems and investigation risks being compromised when Nicky falls for Summers.
Drug baron Ahmed Rashidi goes on trial and is defended by Booth Watson QC, while William’s father Sir Julian and sister Grace lead the prosecution case. William’s wife Beth has made a surprising new friend in Christina Faulkner who is the ex-wife of William’s former rival, criminal financier Miles Faulkner. Christina is due to inherit Miles estate following his sudden death.
As the investigations proceed William realises that the corruption may go deeper still, and more of his colleagues than he first thought might be willing to turn a blind eye.
Another well written cosy crime novel in the William Warwick series making it a very entertaining light read. Very good characters, well written and a good mix of emotions.
April 9, 2021
Average
Jeffrey Archer might have written this for a stage play. Two major court room scenes, an artwork auction sums up the book. For those who would have read the previous works of Archer, you could very well predict what comes up in the next page.
I don't understand how an accomplished author like Archer doesn't get tired of dishing the same stuff again and again.
Not recommended at all.
Jeffrey Archer might have written this for a stage play. Two major court room scenes, an artwork auction sums up the book. For those who would have read the previous works of Archer, you could very well predict what comes up in the next page.
I don't understand how an accomplished author like Archer doesn't get tired of dishing the same stuff again and again.
Not recommended at all.
October 26, 2022
Excellent story with twists and turns from resourceful villains that try to outsmart the justice system!
William Warwick inspector detective in this installment under the command of the Hawk forms a team to investigate corruption in the police but also has to deal with Rashidi and his upcoming trial!
Intriguing although not fast paced keeps the reader's interest!
Old and new characters are entangled in a well vowed plot and close to reality since even though some things might infuriate you because you're on the side of the good guys sometimes the bad one's are the winning team!
William Warwick inspector detective in this installment under the command of the Hawk forms a team to investigate corruption in the police but also has to deal with Rashidi and his upcoming trial!
Intriguing although not fast paced keeps the reader's interest!
Old and new characters are entangled in a well vowed plot and close to reality since even though some things might infuriate you because you're on the side of the good guys sometimes the bad one's are the winning team!
April 16, 2021
Such a disappointing book. The story line is thin and stretched taut to the point of breaking. The Miles Faulkner saga has gone from incredulous to ridiculous. Rashidi tale ended in a pathetic manner the protagonist and his team must be really incompetent to have weak cases in court time after time. Not looking forward to book 4.
April 6, 2021
A big thanks to Netgalley and the publishers Pan Macmillan for the opportunity to read this book. Am always excited to read the latest Jeffrey Archer book.
This is the third instalment of William Warwick. He first appeared as a fictional character written by the main character from from Archer's Clifton Chronicles before very cleverly becoming a series of books in their own right and suddenly a new series was born.
William Warwick has recently been promoted to Detective Inspector and now finds himself in charge of a team trying to catch corrupt coppers, in particularly Jerry Summers who seems to spend a lot more than he earns with quite a lavish lifestyle. However one of the undercover team gets a little too involved with Jerry.
We are also in the middle of Assem Rashidi's trial for drug dealing with William's Dad, Sir Julian and his sister Grace acting for the prosecution, against no other than Booth Watson, and Warwick is also testifying too. Miles Faulkner also returns to the storyline, along with Lamont.
I really love the way Archer brings in all the previous characters in to the storyline and keeps all the different threads open and rolling along with lots of twists and turns along the way. Another book which is impossible to put down and I cant wait for the next one. If you want to enjoy this book at its best, start at the beginning of the series, or for even more fun, start with the Clifton Chronicle and then read these!
I'm giving this a 4.5 rounded up to 5 as the Clifton Chronicle series were my favs, but this series is not far off and a thoroughly enjoyable read and keeps you guessing all the way through.
This is the third instalment of William Warwick. He first appeared as a fictional character written by the main character from from Archer's Clifton Chronicles before very cleverly becoming a series of books in their own right and suddenly a new series was born.
William Warwick has recently been promoted to Detective Inspector and now finds himself in charge of a team trying to catch corrupt coppers, in particularly Jerry Summers who seems to spend a lot more than he earns with quite a lavish lifestyle. However one of the undercover team gets a little too involved with Jerry.
We are also in the middle of Assem Rashidi's trial for drug dealing with William's Dad, Sir Julian and his sister Grace acting for the prosecution, against no other than Booth Watson, and Warwick is also testifying too. Miles Faulkner also returns to the storyline, along with Lamont.
I really love the way Archer brings in all the previous characters in to the storyline and keeps all the different threads open and rolling along with lots of twists and turns along the way. Another book which is impossible to put down and I cant wait for the next one. If you want to enjoy this book at its best, start at the beginning of the series, or for even more fun, start with the Clifton Chronicle and then read these!
I'm giving this a 4.5 rounded up to 5 as the Clifton Chronicle series were my favs, but this series is not far off and a thoroughly enjoyable read and keeps you guessing all the way through.
July 21, 2024
I'm surprised to see this instalment rating a little higher than others in this fun series, as I thought it was comparatively ... well tedious is a strong word, but there you go. However, it advanced the storyline a little, so it was still a worthwhile (and quick) read.
With the plot almost entirely restricted to 2 court cases - one providing a conclusion to the big drugs case from the previous book, and the other resulting from Warwick's new case - it felt repetitive and lacking anything really new to add to the story. What was new though, was William Warwick's new role (new book; new focus) in internal investigations. But still with the same commander and same team, which strikes me as rather implausible considering the timeframe in which this story is unfolding, but anyway. It gave multiple characters the opportunity to utter variations of the book's title quite frequently.
Miles Faulkner was still up to no good in the background, setting up some context for future exploits in later instalments.
So book 1 was art/fraud, book 2 was drugs, book 3 was internal affairs. What could be coming up next? Will I bother to stick around and find out? Yeah, why not. It's nothing if not a reliable series.
With the plot almost entirely restricted to 2 court cases - one providing a conclusion to the big drugs case from the previous book, and the other resulting from Warwick's new case - it felt repetitive and lacking anything really new to add to the story. What was new though, was William Warwick's new role (new book; new focus) in internal investigations. But still with the same commander and same team, which strikes me as rather implausible considering the timeframe in which this story is unfolding, but anyway. It gave multiple characters the opportunity to utter variations of the book's title quite frequently.
Miles Faulkner was still up to no good in the background, setting up some context for future exploits in later instalments.
So book 1 was art/fraud, book 2 was drugs, book 3 was internal affairs. What could be coming up next? Will I bother to stick around and find out? Yeah, why not. It's nothing if not a reliable series.
August 26, 2024
Another highly enjoyable book in the William Warwick series. Jeffrey Archer did not disappoint! Looking forward to more books in the series!
December 16, 2021
3 stars
This is the third in a series.
I was impressed with the first novel. Then a little less so with the second as Archer fails to ground a reader in what came before or in the timeframe of the book (1980s London, we learned in the first book), and his persistent shadow play of variously weaker or flawed women against a backdrop of powerful men.
In the third, the plot becomes a mix of soap opera and James Bond tropes, with the same concerns from the second book. The same bad guy hangs around book after book in weird incarnations, with little cliffhangers to get you ready to do battle with him the next time.
The protagonist detective has a laughably meteoric career rise as he conquers crime one department at a time in a hopscotch tour through Scotland Yard. The little ladies of the story have cute careers and cuter babies, the pseudo-tough female cop is pitiably flawed/unlucky but head-patted and kept around as long as she’s sufficiently loyal.
But I’m an enormous sucker for a series. Once I’ve been bit by a new one, I’ll hang on through quite a lot until finally I throw it off. I’m still on board with this one.
This is the third in a series.
I was impressed with the first novel. Then a little less so with the second as Archer fails to ground a reader in what came before or in the timeframe of the book (1980s London, we learned in the first book), and his persistent shadow play of variously weaker or flawed women against a backdrop of powerful men.
In the third, the plot becomes a mix of soap opera and James Bond tropes, with the same concerns from the second book. The same bad guy hangs around book after book in weird incarnations, with little cliffhangers to get you ready to do battle with him the next time.
The protagonist detective has a laughably meteoric career rise as he conquers crime one department at a time in a hopscotch tour through Scotland Yard. The little ladies of the story have cute careers and cuter babies, the pseudo-tough female cop is pitiably flawed/unlucky but head-patted and kept around as long as she’s sufficiently loyal.
But I’m an enormous sucker for a series. Once I’ve been bit by a new one, I’ll hang on through quite a lot until finally I throw it off. I’m still on board with this one.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 16, 2023
*Corruption*
*4.5 Stars*
This instalment sees DI
William Warwick going undercover. This time he will be looking into corruption within the met police. One of the prime suspects is a promising DS who is living beyond his pay grade. Sadly the one person set to uncover what he is upto and get close to him falls for him. How will that impact the investigation?
There is so much going on with a disgraced ex senior police officer getting in league with the crooks who try to appear as if they are on the level.
Plus there is someone in the wings in plain sight who is not who he appears to be.
This series is not overly fast paced like some thrillers but the writing and the storyline filled with likeable and conniving characters kept me engaged. A great series, I feel it’s best to read them in order to get more of the feel of characters especially William.
*4.5 Stars*
This instalment sees DI
William Warwick going undercover. This time he will be looking into corruption within the met police. One of the prime suspects is a promising DS who is living beyond his pay grade. Sadly the one person set to uncover what he is upto and get close to him falls for him. How will that impact the investigation?
There is so much going on with a disgraced ex senior police officer getting in league with the crooks who try to appear as if they are on the level.
Plus there is someone in the wings in plain sight who is not who he appears to be.
This series is not overly fast paced like some thrillers but the writing and the storyline filled with likeable and conniving characters kept me engaged. A great series, I feel it’s best to read them in order to get more of the feel of characters especially William.
April 16, 2021
This is the third book in the William Warwick Series written by Jeffery Archer which chronicles Warwick's rise at Scotland Yard and battles with some old adversaries as well as new ones. He is now assigned to investigate corruption in the ranks of his fellow officers. A fast read with plenty of courtroom interplay with a familiar adversary. One of my favorite author series and I look forward to Archer’s next installment.
April 17, 2021
This is the 19th book that I've read by this author. I truly enjoy the way Jeffrey Archer writes his stories. He is usually always a solid 4 stars for me. Some of his short story collections have been 3 stars, but I will read what ever he writes.
This book is #3 in the Detective William Warwick series. I love the characters. I feel like I have watched them grow up... because I have from other books by this author. I love the banter. I love the intricate plots. The author can juggle several balls at once without a hitch.
This had some drawn out scenes set in the courtroom. I liked that and I'm always amazed at how different the court system is in England because some of that wouldn't fly on Law & Order.
The beginning felt a little slow to start and it took a bit of time to settle into. However, once it got rolling, it was a treat. Maybe this one wasn't quite 4 stars for me, but I certainly don't mind rounding up for the characters and my overall enjoyment of the story line. So 4 stars.
This book is #3 in the Detective William Warwick series. I love the characters. I feel like I have watched them grow up... because I have from other books by this author. I love the banter. I love the intricate plots. The author can juggle several balls at once without a hitch.
This had some drawn out scenes set in the courtroom. I liked that and I'm always amazed at how different the court system is in England because some of that wouldn't fly on Law & Order.
The beginning felt a little slow to start and it took a bit of time to settle into. However, once it got rolling, it was a treat. Maybe this one wasn't quite 4 stars for me, but I certainly don't mind rounding up for the characters and my overall enjoyment of the story line. So 4 stars.
April 25, 2021
✨DI William Warwick no. 3 is back sooner than expected and it is another joyous ride for Jeffrey Archer fans!
Miles Faulkner returns to torment Warwick again and this time, notorious drug Baron Assem Rashidi is on trial for his crimes too. Sir Julian Warwick is the Crown's Prosecutor and that dastardly cunning QC, Mr. Booth Watson for Assem. Much of this novel is made up of this trial and see-sawing nature and full of Mr. Archer's trademark quips and surprises...💥
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Miles Faulkner returns to torment Warwick again and this time, notorious drug Baron Assem Rashidi is on trial for his crimes too. Sir Julian Warwick is the Crown's Prosecutor and that dastardly cunning QC, Mr. Booth Watson for Assem. Much of this novel is made up of this trial and see-sawing nature and full of Mr. Archer's trademark quips and surprises...💥
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April 10, 2025
This book is definitely a good read and a solid addition to the Wawick series. Archer has the ability to snatch your attention and hold it until completion, regardless if it's a short story or a traditional novel. I really enjoyed the undercover aspect of this one, and there are twists, galore! Jeffrey Archer presents us with another strong plot that melds perfectly with the previous storyline while also introducing some new and interesting characters, so there is never a dull moment. It's a great setup for the 4th book, and I can't wait to continue the adventure. Will we ever see Miles Faulkner getting his just desserts?!? There is only one way to find out!
July 3, 2023
This felt like a transitional book, but that’s not to say it’s bad by any means. The previous two novels had this kind of punch only Jeffrey Archer can pack whereas this one felt mellow. I still thouroughly enjoyed this installment of the William Warwick novels and can’t wait for the next one: it’s time for some murder! Dun dun duuuuuuun!!
April 30, 2021
This series has turned into a soap opera.
August 6, 2021
As someone who has read all of his books, this is the worst ever, the plot is highly predictable and filled with cliches, seriously wonder what is the point of writing this book anyway.
March 16, 2024
Another great story from Mr Archer. This is the third in this series and to understand what's going on you really have to read the books in order as they do follow on. Not a taxing read but, a clever one.
March 13, 2022
Another cliff hanger. Will have to start reading the next book soon.
Master at his craft as always.
Master at his craft as always.
February 5, 2021
I really enjoy this series. I think Archer has created a great central character, William Warwick, and a cast of interesting people who surround him. Once again William and his father are matching wits with the brilliant and corrupt lawyer, Booth-Watkins. Another reoccurring character is the villain, Miles Faulkner. There are twists and clever detective work by the crew, led by Commander Hawksby.
So, I certainly enjoyed this book, but I must warn readers that this is not a stand alone novel. You have to read the series from the first book to prevent getting lost among the continued themes. The book even ends with the start of the next in the series. While I will certainly continue to read these books, I do caution readers that they will appreciate this and the future books by starting from BOOK I.
Thank you Netgalley for another lovely romp with William Warwick.
So, I certainly enjoyed this book, but I must warn readers that this is not a stand alone novel. You have to read the series from the first book to prevent getting lost among the continued themes. The book even ends with the start of the next in the series. While I will certainly continue to read these books, I do caution readers that they will appreciate this and the future books by starting from BOOK I.
Thank you Netgalley for another lovely romp with William Warwick.
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May 10, 2021Newly promoted Detective Inspector William Warwick is assigned to work undercover to expose corruption in the Police Department. He and his team, Rebecca Pankhurst and Nicky Bailey, focus on Jerry Summers, an officer whose life style appears to be above his income. Nicky is relatively new to police work and while to get close enough to him to get information, ignores warnings about his relationship with women and falls for him.
Additional plots involve a drug baron and a financier who dies suddenly, making his ex-wife, a recent friend of Warwick’s wife, quite wealthy through a somewhat unusual method of raising money.
Much of the story takes place in a courtroom.
TURN A BLIND EYE is the third book in the William Warwick series. It can be read without having read the previous two. It’s a decent, quick read with some predictable twists.
Additional plots involve a drug baron and a financier who dies suddenly, making his ex-wife, a recent friend of Warwick’s wife, quite wealthy through a somewhat unusual method of raising money.
Much of the story takes place in a courtroom.
TURN A BLIND EYE is the third book in the William Warwick series. It can be read without having read the previous two. It’s a decent, quick read with some predictable twists.
August 2, 2024
Well, I probably should have read books #1 and #2 first, but that's me all over. I haven't read any Jeffrey Archer for years, and I must say he writes well and creates good and amusing characters. The courtroom scenes/dramas are excellent. So far, so good. But. I didn't take to Warwick's wife Beth at all. Then I remembered why I stopped reading this author, and his attitude to women is, in my opinion, not the best for creating female characters. The portrayal of the young policewoman is really poor, and I was left wondering how on earth she would have retained any kind of job after her stupidity. Her dialogue in court was so out of character as to be laughable.
So you may think I didn't enjoy this book - but I did, despite the plot being very convoluted, it was quite fun.
Three and a half stars. Would I read it again? No.
So you may think I didn't enjoy this book - but I did, despite the plot being very convoluted, it was quite fun.
Three and a half stars. Would I read it again? No.
April 12, 2021
How disdainful to read a book which is nothing more than a filler, from someone like JA.
When I first heard of the WW series, I was ecstatic. The Clifton chronicles were such a treat!
However my joy was premature, as clearly the ‘series’ is but a vast story broken down into slim books.
Nothing gripping about the book, 3-4 tepid storylines. Two courtroom scenes and an auction. And none as hooking as his storyline’s generally are.
And the lawyers continue to ‘tug at their lapels’ and adjust their wigs, and pompous British characters. Same old. It’s getting boring now.
Gosh, so disappointed.
Archer needs to stop dishing out such rags.
And don’t believe the 5 star reviews in exchange of free books.
When I first heard of the WW series, I was ecstatic. The Clifton chronicles were such a treat!
However my joy was premature, as clearly the ‘series’ is but a vast story broken down into slim books.
Nothing gripping about the book, 3-4 tepid storylines. Two courtroom scenes and an auction. And none as hooking as his storyline’s generally are.
And the lawyers continue to ‘tug at their lapels’ and adjust their wigs, and pompous British characters. Same old. It’s getting boring now.
Gosh, so disappointed.
Archer needs to stop dishing out such rags.
And don’t believe the 5 star reviews in exchange of free books.
May 31, 2021
Just not very good. Confusing storyline that doesn't really end. Too many characters with strange names that are impossible to remember who is who and whether they are "good guys" or 'bad guys". Jumps from place to place which is also difficult to keep track of. Lots and lots of British slang that most Americans will not follow. And the ending is not a real ending--more of a stop that does not resolve anything. Not worth the time to read.
August 11, 2021
You know how you sometimes open a bag of chips because you think you’re hungry, and then it turns out that they’re stale, or soggy, or something, but you keep eating them, mindlessly, because you can’t be bothered to find something else? That’s what reading this series is like: stale, endlessly tedious, and not at all intellectually nourishing. Bah. Archer is well beyond phoning it in; I wouldn’t be surprised if this series isn’t even written by him (or by a human).
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