Jeffrey Archer is an English novelist who writes mainly thriller books. Kane And Abel, his best-selling work, has sold an estimated 34 million copies worldwide. But, before he became a successful writer, it’s believed that he wrote his first book to avoid bankruptcy. Born in 1940, Jeffrey tried his hands at various occupations. Today, most of his books have become bestsellers.
Thriller fans must know of him, but if you are new here, then that’s alright too. As a reader, most of the time, we put pressure on ourselves about what we read, how much we read, and what we don’t. So, even if you are beginning to read this genre or books by this author just now, you are welcome.
Jeffrey Archer has written several books, and you must follow this reading order if you are starting his books. This list includes his bestselling works like Kane and Abel, Clifton Chronicles, and all the books he has written to date.
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- Kane And Abel
Kane And Abel
Abel Rosnovki and William Kane were born on the same day near the turn of the century but on opposite sides of the world. They both are brought together by fate and the quest for a dream. Both of them are ambitious, ruthless, and powerful men who are relentless in building their empires. Their story is told over sixty years from Europe to America through war, marriage, fortune, and disaster as they battle for success and triumph.
The Prodigal Daughter
Abel’s daughter Florentyna Rosnovski shares with her father a love of America as well as his ideals and his dream for a great future. But she has bigger plans than her father had. She dreams bigger than possible and wants to be the first female president. Kane’s golden boy Richard Kane is successful, handsome, and determined to carve his own path in the world with the woman he loves. But their past holds a secret, and when a blood feud between two generations reaches out from their past to present, everything they have fought to achieve will be threatened.
Shall We Tell The President?
Florentyna Kane has become the first woman president in America after fighting for several years. It’s only her first day, but the powerful forces are already in motion to take her life. She has sacrificed enough, yet the people aren’t satisfied. The FBI investigates countless false threats every year, but this time, a reliable source has tipped them off about an assassination attempt. Soon, the informant and all of the investigating agents are dead except Mark Andrews, FBI Special Agent. Now, he must unravel this conspiracy all alone in less than a week.
- Clifton Chronicles
Only Time Will Tell
Harry Clifton was told that his father was killed in the war. A mere dock worker in Bristol, he never knew his father. Whatever he has learned, it’s from his uncle. His uncle expects him to join the shipyard once he leaves school, but then an unexpected gift changes everything. Harry has won a scholarship to an exclusive boy’s school. He enters into adulthood gradually and finally learns how his father died. But, this truth will only lead further to more questions until he is asking everything he has ever known about his father.
The Sins Of The Father
Harry Clifton joined the Merchant Navy only days before Britain declared war on Germany. His ship has sunk in the Atlantic by a German U-boat. Almost the entire crew has drowned, but an American cruise liner rescues a handful of sailors, including Harry and the third officer Tom Bradshaw. Later, Tom dies, and Harry seizes the opportunity to assume his identity, but he doesn’t know what awaits him now is worse than what he wanted to escape.
Best Kept Secret
In 1945, the vote in the House of Lords for the inheritor of the Barrington family fortune ended in a tie. No one knows if it will be inherited by Harry Clifton or Giles Barrington. And Lord Chancellor’s deciding vote will affect both of their lives. Harry has returned to America to promote his latest novel. In the General Election, Giles has to defend his seat in the House of Commons, but ultimately, Sebastian will influence his fate. In 1957, Sebastian won a scholarship to Cambridge, but he was expelled from school and got caught in an international art fraud.
Be Careful What You Wish For
Ross Buchanan is forced to resign as the chairman of Barrington Shipping Company which begins a new competition. On one side, Emma Clifton herself wants to replace him but on the other side stands Don Pedro Martinez, who wants to see his puppet, Major Alex Fisher, in that position.
Back in London, Harry and Emma’s adopted daughter has won a scholarship to the Slade Academy of Art. There she meets Clive Bingham, the guy she falls in love with, who later asks her to marry him. Meanwhile, Cedric Hardcastle finds a place for himself on the board of Barringtons, and his first decision is to support who becomes the next chairman of the board.
Mightier Than The Sword
Harry arrives in New York, where his publisher informs him that he has been elected as the next president of English PEN. As the new president, he will get an opportunity to launch a campaign for the release of a fellow author. Harry is ready to put his own life in danger to see the author released.
Meanwhile, Emma Clifton, Chairman of Barrington Shipping, is facing the repercussions of the IRA bombing her ship. Giles Barrington, Minister of Crown, has returned from his trip to Germany, and his political career is once again thrown off balance. Sebastian Clifton asks his girlfriend to marry him, who happily accepts. But later, she changes her mind after discovering what he has been doing behind her back.
Cometh The Hour
Giles, who wants to rescue the woman he loves, must decide if he should withdraw from politics to achieve that, but he isn’t sure if she truly loves him or is just a spy. Sebastian Clifton, the Chief Executive of Farthings Bank and a workaholic, falls for an Indian girl. Along with that, his rivals are plotting again to bring him down and take over Farthings. Harry, who is still intent on getting the fellow author released, is greeted with something unexpected.
This Was A Man
Giles discovers the truth about his wife. Harry sets out to write his magnum opus. Emma has completed her ten years as the Chairman when she receives an unexpected call. Sebastian becomes the chairman of Farthings after Hakim resigns. Seb’s daughter is expelled from school, but her aunt saves the day. Lady Virginia is about to flee the country when something great happens to her.
- Detective William Warwick
Nothing Ventured
William Warwick has always wanted to be a detective, so he joins London’s Metropolitan Police Force. After learning this, now he is finally investigating the theft of a priceless Rembrandt painting from the Fitzmolean Museum. During his investigation, he meets Beth Rainsford, a research assistant at the gallery. He falls in love with her, but he’s unaware that she is hiding a secret. Additionally, he also meets Miles Faulkner and his lawyer Booth Watson QC while investigating. It seems that both of them will do anything to stay a step ahead of William. Soon, Miles’ wife befriends William, but it’s unclear whose side she is on. Will William succeed at solving the case of this theft?
Hidden In Plain Sight
William Warwick has been successfully promoted to Detective Sergeant and reassigned to the Drugs Squad. His team is tasked with apprehending a notorious drug dealer, Khalil Rashidi. As he begins his investigation, he comes across enemies old and new. Meanwhile, in his personal life, he and his fiancée are preparing for their upcoming wedding. An unpleasant surprise awaits them, and William will devise a trap for the criminal network. Will he succeed at saving both his professional and personal lives?
Turn A Blind Eye
William Warwick has been promoted to Detective Inspector. Now, he is tasked to go undercover and expose corruption at the heart of the Metropolitan Police Force. He is following detective Jerry Summers along with his colleagues, but it risks being compromised when one of his colleagues falls for Summers. On the other hand, Ahmed Rashidi, the notorious drug baron, goes on trial. Beth, William’s wife, makes a new friend who surprises him. As they dig deeper, William will learn that corruption goes deeper still, and many people are willing to turn a blind eye to it.
Over My Dead Body
In London, the Metropolitan Police has set up a new Unsolved Murders Unit. It’s a cold case squad formed to catch the criminals nobody can. In Geneva, Miles Faulkner was pronounced dead, yet his lawyer is still representing a deceased client. In New York, a battle for power is about to turn murderous. At the heart of all these investigations are Detective Chief Inspector William Warwick and an ex-Undercover agent Ross Hogan who must catch the killers before it’s too late.
Next In Line
The year is 1988, and in London, royal fever sweeps the nation as people fall in love with “people’s princess.” Scotland Yard has to focus on the elite Royal Protection Command and its commanding officer, who are responsible for protecting the most famous family on earth. William Warwick, the Detective Chief Inspector, along with his team, has been sent to investigate these people, but they will soon learn that the problem in RPC is just the beginning and someone has their sights on the Crown.
Apart from these famous series, Jeffrey Archer has also written standalone novels, children’s books, and memoirs. He has written numerous short stories, novellas, and short story collections as well. His other works include books like Not A Penny More, Not A Penny Less, Cheap At Half The Price, and his memoirs titled A Prison Diary. The complete list of his works can be found below.
Standalone Novels
- Not A Penny More, Not A Penny Less
- First Among Equals
- A Matter Of Honor
- As The Crow Flies
- Honor Among Thieves
- The Fourth Estate
- The Eleventh Commandment
- The Accused
- Sons Of Fortune
- False Impression
- A Prisoner Of Birth
- Paths Of Glory
- Heads You Win
Short Stories And Novellas
- Old Love
- The Grass Is Always Greener
- Cheap At Half The Price
- Never Stop On The Motorway
- In The Eye Of The Beholder
- It Can’t Be October Already
- A Wasted Hour
Short Story Collections
- A Quiver Full Of Arrows
- Fools, Knaves, And Heroes
- Twelve Red Herrings
- To Cut A Long Story Short
- The Collected Short Stories
- A Twist In The Tale
- Cat O’Nine Tales And Other Stories
- And Thereby Hangs A Tale
- The New Collected Short Stories
- Tell Tale
- The Short, The Long, And The Tall
Children’s Books
- By Royal Appointment
- Willy And The Killer Kipper
- The First Miracle
- Willy Visits The Square World
A Prison Diary Memoir
Jeffrey Archer, on 19th July 2001, was sentenced to four years in prison for perjury. During his time as a prisoner, he wrote these memoirs. These books are said to present a harsh critique of the British prison system as well as an insight into these prisoners’ lives.
- Hell
- Purgatory
- Heaven
Non Fiction
- The Gospel According To Judas
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