I first discovered Jeffrey Archer as a novelist when I read Kane and Abel—a book I still love to this day. From the moment I turned the final page, I was hooked and have been devouring his novels ever since. As a fan of book series and gripping mystery thrillers, I couldn’t wait to share one of my absolute favourites: Jeffrey Archer’s Book SeriesThe William Warwick Novels.
If you love crime thrillers filled with richly drawn characters and captivating storylines, this series should be next on your reading list. As Jeffrey Archer himself says, it’s not just a detective story—it’s the story of a detective. Starting his career in 1970 as a fresh-faced constable walking the streets of London, William Warwick’s journey spans five decades of triumphs, setbacks, and everything in between. By 2022, he’s risen to become Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police. Along the way, we’re introduced to a colourful cast, including William’s brilliant wife Beth, his loyal but complex colleagues, and his relentless nemesis, the cunning criminal Miles Faulkner.
This eight-book series - William Warwick Novels - takes readers on a rollercoaster ride through art heists, drug busts, murder investigations, royal protection, Olympic Games security, and high-stakes counterterrorism. With plenty of twists and turns, The William Warwick Novels is a must-read for anyone who loves crime fiction.
Series: William Warwick Novels
Author: Jeffrey Archer
Genre: Mystery Thriller Crime Historical
Book 1
Title: Nothing Ventured
Published Date: 2019
Publisher: Macmillan
Book Length: 336
About Book: Glamorous art thiefstyle locations weave with visits to Belmarsh prison as the story builds to its exciting conclusion. The courtroom scenes are particularly entertaining, and, of course, there’s a trademark Archer twist.
Book 2
Title: Hidden In Plain Sight
Published Date: 2020
Publisher: Macmillan
Book Length: 304
About Book: Hidden in Plain Sight is the second brilliant and captivating novel featuring William Warwick by the master storyteller and bestselling author of the Clifton Chronicles, Jeffrey Archer. Newly promoted, Detective Sergeant William Warwick has been reassigned to the drugs squad. His first case: to investigate a notorious south London drug lord known as the Viper. But as William and his team close the net around a criminal network unlike any they have ever encountered, he is also faced with an old enemy, Miles Faulkner. It will take all of William’s cunning to devise a means to bring both men to justice; a trap neither will expect, one that is hidden in plain sight . . .
Book 3
Title: Turn A Blind Eye
Published Date: 2021
Publisher: Macmillan
Book Length: 352
About Book: Turn a Blind Eye is the third instalment in the gripping story of Detective Inspector William Warwick, by the master storyteller and Sunday Times number one bestselling author of the Clifton Chronicles. William Warwick, now a Detective Inspector, is tasked with a dangerous new line of work, to go undercover and expose crime of another kind: corruption at the heart of the Metropolitan Police Force. His team is focused on following Detective Jerry Summers, a young officer whose lifestyle appears to exceed his income. But as a personal relationship develops with a member of William’s team, it threatens to compromise the whole investigation. Meanwhile, a notorious drug baron goes on trial, with the prosecution case led by William’s father and sister. And William’s wife Beth, now a mother to twins, renews an old acquaintance who appears to have turned over a new leaf, or has she? As the undercover officers start to draw the threads together, William realizes that the corruption may go deeper still, and more of his colleagues than he first thought might be willing to turn a blind eye.
Book 4
Title: Over My Dead Body
Published Date: 2021
Publisher: HarperCollins
Book Length: 384
About Book: THE CLOCK IS TICKING IN THIS ROLLERCOASTER RIDE OF A THRILLER…
In London, the Metropolitan Police set up a new Unsolved Murders Unit – a cold case squad – to catch the criminals nobody else can.
In Geneva, millionaire art collector Miles Faulkner – convicted of forgery and theft – was pronounced dead two months ago. So why is his unscrupulous lawyer still representing a dead client?
On a luxury liner en route to New York, the battle for power within a wealthy dynasty is about to turn to murder.
And at the heart of all three investigations are Detective Chief Inspector William Warwick, rising star of the Met, and ex-undercover operative Ross Hogan, brought in from the cold.
But can they catch the killers before it’s too late?
Book 5
Title: Next In Line
Published Date: 2022
Publisher: HarperCollins
Book Length: 400
About Book: 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…
Book 6
Title: Traitors Gate
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published Date: 2023
Book Length: 376
About Book: 24 hours to stop the crime of the century
The race against time is about to begin…
THE TOWER OF LONDON…
Impenetrable. Well protected. Secure. Home to the most valuable jewels on earth. But once a year, the Metropolitan Police must execute the most secret operation in their armoury when they transport the Crown Jewels across London.
SCOTLAND YARD…
For four years, Chief Superintendent William Warwick – together with his second-in-command Inspector Ross Hogan – has been in charge of the operation. And for four years it’s run like clockwork.
THE HEIST…
But this year, everything is about to change. Because master criminal Miles Faulkner has set his heart on pulling off the most outrageous theft in history – and with a man on the inside, the odds are in his favour.
Unless Warwick and Hogan can stop him before it’s too late…
Book 7
Title: An Eye for an Eye
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published Date: 2024
Book Length: 384
About Book: In one of the most luxurious cities on earth…
A billion-dollar deal is about to go badly wrong. A lavish night out is about to end in murder. And the British government is about to be plunged into crisis.
In the heart of the British establishment…
Lord Hartley, the latest in a line of peers going back over two hundred years, lies dying. But his will triggers an inheritance with explosive consequences.
Two deaths. Continents apart. No obvious connection.
So why are they both at the centre of a master criminal's plot for revenge?
And can Scotland Yard's William Warwick uncover the truth before it's too late…
The ultimate race-against-time is about to begin.
Book 8
Title: William Warwick The End Game
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published Date: September 2025
Book Length: 384
About Book: William Warwick and Ross Hogan will return, for one last time, in a gripping and unputdownable finale.
Whether you’re a long time fan of Jeffrey Archer or just discovering his work, this series promises an unforgettable reading experience. With suspense, clever plotting, and dynamic characters, it’s easy to get lost in William Warwick’s world. Have you read any of the books yet? I’d love to hear your thoughts—drop me a comment or let’s chat about it on my blog!
If you’re ready to dive into this epic series, you’ll find all the links you need right here on my blog. Happy reading!
Love,
Alis x
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