William Warwick is quickly becoming one of the most famous fictional detectives in the world of literature.Īlthough I am a huge fan of Jeffrey Archer’s books and writing, I have to say that I had a hard time getting into the first book in this series. These moments contributed to the book’s overall appeal and applause-worthy quality. In addition to the excitement of unravelling the mystery and mastery of the drug lord, Hidden in Plain Sight by Jeffrey Archer features a number of touching moments that are shared between William and Beth, William and his father, and Grace and her father. The plot takes a surprising number of turns and twists throughout the novel, many of which are not expected. ![]() The 1980s London setting was spot on, and, in classic Jeffrey Archer fashion, there are many shocking revelations in the latter chapters. ![]() I enjoyed the courtroom sequences when the prosecutors and defence did their best to outsmart one other, and I have to say that the court scenes were probably my favourite part of the novel. I must confess that William’s father, Sir Julian Warwick QC, was definitely my favourite character in the book. The premise of Hidden in Plain Sight is, of course, very fantastic, with the squad focusing on the investigation of a drug lord while also tackling some unfinished business from the Art and Antiquities Squad. It’s mind-boggling to think about how William and his crew are able to pull this off. William is devising a strategy to demonstrate that Faulkner is guilty of the crime. William Warwick is determined to finally bring Miles Faulkner to justice for the crime he has committed in the art world, for which he escaped serving a prison sentence. That’s just not it. Miles Faulkner, the con artist we met in the previous book, is planning to exact his vengeance on his wife by ensuring that she would be left penniless after divorcing him. He is as secretive as a shadow in the night, but William and the team come up with a cunning scheme to track him down and put an end to his slaughter as well. This person’s true identity was a complete mystery to the team. William and the rest of his squad have been tasked with finding a drug lord known only by his street moniker, Viper. The events of the story begin in the year 1986. However, William has received a promotion to the position of Detective Sergeant this time around. The adventures that were started in the first book, Nothing Ventured, will continue in the second book, Hidden in Plain Sight. Hidden in Plain Sight follows on from Nothing Ventured and continues with Turn a Blind Eye, but can be read as a standalone story.īook Review: Hidden in Plain Sight by Jeffrey Archer 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. His first case: to investigate a notorious south London drug lord known as the Viper.īut 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. ![]() Newly promoted, Detective Sergeant William Warwick has been reassigned to the drugs squad. ![]() Major Characters: William Warwick, Sir Julian Warwick QC, Grace, Beth Rainsford, Miles Faulkner, Christina, Viperīook Summary: Hidden in Plain Sight by Jeffrey Archerįilled with Jeffrey Archer’s trademark twists and turns, Hidden in Plain Sight is the gripping next instalment in the life of William Warwick.
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