Scan barcode
stephanie_moonlight's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
lexithelion's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This book is a change of pace from Jeffrey Archer's other parts in the William Warwick series. He takes a step back from highlighting only the rivalry between Miles and William and instead puts multiple side characters into the spotlight. Especially for Ross, the book dives deep into his values and personality and his revenge story is very exciting and gripping. I think this gives the books a well-needed refresh as they were starting to become stale. This book has multiple different plotlines that all weave well into each other to create a well-written, exciting, and at times jaw-dropping story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Minor: Misogyny and Racism
rmarcin's review against another edition
3.0
The 4th installment in the William Warwick series is a masterclass in the powers of observation required to be a successful detective. Warwick is still on the hunt for Miles Faulkner who has escaped from him in the past, to bring him to justice. Miles is also still trying to keep 50% of his fortune from going to his ex-wife, Christine.
The story is part art heist, deception, and the chase of the criminals.
Some of it was tedious, and it seemed a bit of a departure from earlier Archer books. I still love Jeffrey Archer and his books, but this one wasn't my favorite. Perhaps I will enjoy book 5 better.
The story is part art heist, deception, and the chase of the criminals.
Some of it was tedious, and it seemed a bit of a departure from earlier Archer books. I still love Jeffrey Archer and his books, but this one wasn't my favorite. Perhaps I will enjoy book 5 better.
ellyrarg's review
2.0
Meh, not as good as some of his others. A lot of pointless dialogue, and characters who are meant to be cleverer than they are.
charsiew21's review
3.0
At some point one wonders if the writer has become a little too enamored with the protagonists in this series.
markreadsbooks_sg's review
4.0
I got Over My Dead Body by Jeffory Archer from NetGalley for a fair and honest review.
Over My Dead body is the 4th novel in Jeffory Archers Detective William Warwick books.
The novel starts while Warwick is on a cruise to New York, which was given to them by his wife’s friend, as she is getting married and the only date that could get was during this time.
However, the wedding may not be necessary, as the bride and groom may already be married.
When I started reading this book, I was unaware at the time, that this was the 4th book in a series however I feel that this did not spoil the story for me.
There were references to what I know would gather to the previous books in the series but these we done in such away that did not halt the flow of the novel but it does allow readers who have not read any of those books to be able follow what was the background to this story.
As for the individual novel this to me was a well thought with a plot line. Though the way the story unfolded did seem to be very formulaic, with setup, action going through the novel one after another.
Having said that if you enjoy this type of novel that follows this pattern then this one builds the tension along the way as each action scene has more jeopardy than the previous one.
In addition to being an enjoyable detective novel what this Over My Dead Body did which took it from a basic police procedural was by having a few pot lines which examined the morals of some of the characters.
So, if you want to read a police procedural a bit above the normal then I can Recommend Over My Dead Body by Jeffory Archer.
Over My Dead body is the 4th novel in Jeffory Archers Detective William Warwick books.
The novel starts while Warwick is on a cruise to New York, which was given to them by his wife’s friend, as she is getting married and the only date that could get was during this time.
However, the wedding may not be necessary, as the bride and groom may already be married.
When I started reading this book, I was unaware at the time, that this was the 4th book in a series however I feel that this did not spoil the story for me.
There were references to what I know would gather to the previous books in the series but these we done in such away that did not halt the flow of the novel but it does allow readers who have not read any of those books to be able follow what was the background to this story.
As for the individual novel this to me was a well thought with a plot line. Though the way the story unfolded did seem to be very formulaic, with setup, action going through the novel one after another.
Having said that if you enjoy this type of novel that follows this pattern then this one builds the tension along the way as each action scene has more jeopardy than the previous one.
In addition to being an enjoyable detective novel what this Over My Dead Body did which took it from a basic police procedural was by having a few pot lines which examined the morals of some of the characters.
So, if you want to read a police procedural a bit above the normal then I can Recommend Over My Dead Body by Jeffory Archer.
theflamingduck's review
3.0
Has the usual thrills and spills that we've grown accustomed to in Archer's books.
booksandladders's review
4.0
See this review and more on Books and Ladders!
This was such a wild ride! I so enjoyed this and forgot how much I love the intrigue of mystery type police procedurals. The characters were so well developed and the plot moved perfectly. It was paced amazingly and had just the right twists and turns. The ending felt a little rushed and open ended for me but otherwise this was great!
This was such a wild ride! I so enjoyed this and forgot how much I love the intrigue of mystery type police procedurals. The characters were so well developed and the plot moved perfectly. It was paced amazingly and had just the right twists and turns. The ending felt a little rushed and open ended for me but otherwise this was great!
gianouts's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
A reasonable crime mystery with lots of intrigue told from a variety of viewpoints.