The legacy that Harry Clifton left behind, the character in the shadows of Clifton chronicles – William Warwick. Readers were eagerly waiting for the detective to come to life and then came”Nothing Ventured”. Jeffrey Archer once again proved that any character, any plot is safe at his fingertips. With a cliffhanging climax, readers kept waiting for the sequel. Hidden in Plain Sight is the sequel of crime fiction which is evolved from the character created by the character in his Historical fiction series Clifton chronicles.
Warwick and Faulkner again:
The protagonist-antagonist duo is the USP of Nothing Ventured and Hidden in Plain Sight. Miles Faulkener’s wretched character passively creates interest in the readers. Hence the plot drives the readers with utmost force with the intrigue created by mentioning Faulkner at places. William Warwick is promoted and is in charge of the drug cell. Pursuing the leads about a drug lord named Viper, he crosses path with Faulkner again. As much as it excites the readers who have read the prequel, it is equally entertaining for the readers who approach the book as a stand-alone. The character of Faulkener is enticingly wretched.
Warwick and his personal life:
The relationships of Warwick with Beth, Christina and his colleagues see a different shade in the sequel. To see a different shade of Warwick’s character is a fresh change from nothing ventured. Nonetheless, Hidden in Plain sight sees a drop in the pace compared to the sequel. The lack of consistency in the plot, in turn, affects how the characters develop.
The sequence where Warwick meets Faulkener and the subsequent scenarios pique the excitement of the readers manifold. But further, the pace drops to a point that the readers would be forced to skip a few pages.
Venturing into other characters:
Hidden in Plain sight sees the development of the perspective to the lives of the characters who were in the background in its prequel. This gives a feeling of developing a subplot for another sequel and the nailbiting climax confirms the same. The book ends at a note where the readers would be left impatient for the next book.
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Jeffrey Archer is one of my favourite authors. I missed reading this one but now looking forward to get my copy in hand😊
Wow what a thriller! This one sounds really exciting. I haven't read many of his books but will be adding it to my list later. (Reens)
The way you analyzed the book gives me a clear glimpse of the story even without revealing the plot. You know the art of writing reviews… how much to reveal and how much to hold back. That's the quality of a good reviewer.
I haven't read Jeffrey Archer yet, but since it is a nail biting climax as you say, I'm picking this up!!
I love all Jeffrey Archer books, I'm sure I will enjoy this one too. Thanks for your review. Gunjan
Jeffrey archer is a great author but I never get a chance to read his books. this one sounds really interesting, and as you said that end part make curious readers to know what happen next? seems like a big USP of this book.
Di I was dying to read on Jeffrey archer. But due to one reason or other it got postponed. But now after reading the review of this book I will by hook or by crook will read books on this author. ☺️
The style of writing we see in Jeffrey archer's piece of work is always unique & spell bound the readers like us ..
Loved your detailed review. I have never read Jefrey Archer but after reading this, I think I will have to try reading the book.
I am yet to read Archer's books. Can you suggest to me which book should I read? I love Your segments of the review.
The book proves highly entertaining, advancing the series well while keeping things highly realistic. Archer uses his style to inject detail into the story, leaving the reader to picture things as they occur.
Jeffrey Archer is an author whose books I still haven't read yet… after reading your review I want to start reading one from this author. Suggest one to begin with….
Jeffrey Archer is an author whose books I still haven't read yet… after reading your review I want to start reading one from this author. Suggest one to begin with….
Jeffrey Archer is an author whose books I still haven't read yet… after reading your review I want to start reading one from this author. Suggest one to begin with….
I haven't read this one but will try reading it after I get my tbr finished
I haven't read Jeffrey Archer books yet ..After reading your review I should start with..And about review, it's absolutely fantastic..
I have heard a lot about Jeffery Archer s books but after reading this review i am intrigued to read the 1st part and then this sequel as well☺️👍
No doubt about the facts that this book is one of his good works. I have read his other books as well and I love his writing style 🙂
Due to lack of time or not going out from own choices, we often do not read many unfamiliar books. This review is so beautiful that the mind wants to read the book. (The_librarian_lady)
I haven't really read Mr. Archer's books but do wish to pick them up sometime down the line.
Though I've read a few of Jeffrey Archer's books, I haven't read this… adding this to my tbr.. thank you for the recommendation
I haven't read any of his books but really looking forward to read his work now.
This one sounds really interesting. Jeffrey Archer never fails. Thanks for sharing.
Amazing review!! The author is famous for his writings and you have veey well described the positive points about the writer.
Historical fiction is one of the interesting genre out there and crime fiction is one of the intense sub genre definitely. I like the books where the side characters or supporting characters shine more than the initial books
Historical Fiction and that too with Jeffry Archers touch, that will be some thing worth the time!!