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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Good weekend read . Will read the 3rd book when it comes out . Do not expect anything high brow . This is just a regular read
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Hidden in Plain Sight is the second book in a new series by Jeffrey Archer, featuring English Detective William Warwick. Warwick was formerly on the Arts & Antiquities Squad, but he was promoted and moved to the Drugs Squad along with his team. The plot of this book combines elements of both areas of interest. The narrative is a mix of police action and courtroom drama. It takes place in 1986, so well before the proliferation of cell phones and other electronic devices. I have not read the first book in the series, but it seems that this book picks up where the first one leaves off. I felt the author provided enough backstory to help me understand what had happened in the first book. Warwick’s nickname on the force is “choirboy” so that will give you an idea of his reputation. He is up against a rather ingenious villain, Miles Faulkner, who apparently was featured in the first book.. I was enjoying the book until I got to the end. Cliffhangers are a pet peeve of mine and I was unhappy that Archer chose to end Hidden in Plain Sight that way. That reduced the number of stars I’m giving from 4 to 3.
Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the chance to read an advance reader copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the chance to read an advance reader copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
The master storyteller is back. Number two in the William Warwick series and another brilliant, twisty, turny read.
Though this can be read as a stand-alone the plot of the first book is ever present, so definitely if you can read that first. Excellent villains new and old and the same great characters and the usual cliff hanger of an ending. While William’s personal life ends on a high his professional one could go one of three ways, not to mention where his major foe is. Really looking forward to the next instalment
Though this can be read as a stand-alone the plot of the first book is ever present, so definitely if you can read that first. Excellent villains new and old and the same great characters and the usual cliff hanger of an ending. While William’s personal life ends on a high his professional one could go one of three ways, not to mention where his major foe is. Really looking forward to the next instalment
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
the author tried something new with a few chapters of bond-esque action scenes... it was underwhelming, to say the least. an overall average book. still won't be able to resist completing this series!
Took me a little while to get into this one. Expectations were high but the weekend arrived and the next thing I know I’ve arrived at the end of the book! A great second book in a series of however many Mr Archer can write. I was going to give this 3 stars but the last 20 pages pushed me to give it 4 stars. I look forward to see what path William Warwick takes in the next instalment!
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix