William Warwick is a great character who continues to grow under the masterful hand of author Jeffrey Archer. So many different levels of stories are presented, but the are tied together masterfully as Archer polishes plots, characters, and settings to splendid shine..

If you are the type of reader who looks for a well-written, absorbing series to get hooked on, you probably are familiar with Jeffrey Archer, whose seven-book The Clifton Chronicles saga is one of the best. His relatively new series is about Detective William Warwick. Turn a Blind Eye is its third installment. You could read it as a standalone but it would be much better to go back and read the first two books as this is a series worth reading from page one.

It is 1987 and William Warwick has been promoted to Detective Inspector. His new responsibility entails heading a team to uncover internal corruption within the Metropolitan Police Force. They focus on a young officer with an exemplary arrest record who has raised suspicion by living way above his means. He appears to be keeping many of the luxury stolen items he finds in his theft cases. In addition, the book highlights the trial of the drug baron arrested in Book #2. It no longer appears to be an open and shut case. Warwick, who is now married and a new father to twins, learns that even those on the right side of the law are willing to turn a blind eye every now and then.

Archer is an expert on weaving strong plots and developing interesting characters. The details of the stakeouts, the courtroom scenes and more are so well done that there’s never a dull moment. There’s a lot to like about this series and this book in particular.

Jeffrey Archer is a prolific writer. Here readers can spend time with his Detective William Warwick in the third entry in this series. The book can be read without having read the first two titles but readers may well want to take a look at those as well.

There are several intriguing plot strands in this novel. One has to do with an undercover investigation that becomes complicated by the personal relationships that are involved. This hits close to home for those involved.

Also in this story is the trial of a drug baron. This case also comes very close to Warwick because his father and sister are involved in the prosecution. And then there is the friendship in which Warwick’s wife gets involved.

Sound like a lot? Luckily Archer is an experienced author who is well able to hold all of the plot lines together.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title. All opinions are my own.

William Warwick has been promoted to Detective Inspector and has been transferred to a new unit investigating corruption within the Metropolitan Police Force. The detective being targeted is Jerry Summers - his lifestyle clearly exceeds his income. But the investigation gets sidetracked when one of Warwick’s team falls for the target. At the same time, Warwick, who formerly headed the Drugs unit, is poised to testify at the trial of Ahmed Rashidi, a notorious drug dealer (who is defended by Booth Watson, a defense attorney with questionable legal ethics) and is prosecuted by Sir Julian and Grace Warwick (William’s father and sister). And then there is Miles Faulkner, a financial criminal, who escaped after the previous book in the series and has apparently died of a heart attack. Sound complicated? Yes and no. Multiple storylines are skillfully woven together to create tension, twists and turns. This is the third book in Archer’s Detective Inspector William Warwick series, and it is clearly not the last. The question is how many books will comprise this series (I recall Archer’s Clifton Chronicles that was originally going to be a trilogy and wound up 7 volumes). Archer is a master storyteller, weaving characters and storylines together to create an entertaining read. My only criticism is that it will be many months before the next book comes out, and it will take a while when I read to remember all the characters and related plot lines. My thanks to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my review.

DI William Warwick finds himself dealing with multiple cases, the most important of which, I think is that of Rashidi, a tea/drug importer known as the Viper. Rashidi is on trial, being questioned by Warwick's father Sir Julian. Then there's Miles Faulkner, a criminal moneyman who has been a tick in Warwick's side (among other things he tried to tank Warwick's wedding) and Detective Jerry Summers, who has been living beyond his means. Whew. These three threads will pull together in the end. It's Archer's strength as a storyteller that will keep you reading. Those who have read the earlier books will find this more rewarding than those who pick it up as a standalone. Thanks to netgalley for the ARC. I'm curious where this will go next.

Jeffrey Archer is consistently a master of craft. Seasoned readers and those who are new to this author will find much to enjoy in Turn a Blind Eye.

This is the third book in the William Warwick Series written by Jeffery Archer which chronicles Warwick's rise at Scotland Yard and battles with some old adversaries as well as new ones. He is now assigned to investigate corruption in the ranks of his fellow officers. A fast read with plenty of courtroom interplay with a familiar adversary. One of my favorite author series and I look forward to Archer’s next installment.

Turn a Blind Dye follows the story of Detective Inspector William Warwick. As in his previous books, Jeffrey Archer drew me in and then left me hanging at the end. Now I eagerly await the next book in this series.

I have read other Archer novels but “Hidden in Plain View” was my first William Warwick.
I really enjoyed it and was looking forward to this Book #3 in the Detective William Warwick series

In the last story William advanced to Detective Sergeant. He and his team are out to track down London’s top drug baron. Additionally, Miles Faulkner ~William’s nemesis returns from the first novel. Faulkner is trying to avoid a jail sentence for crimes in the art world. He was sentences to 8 years in prison and . . . .
returns in this story.
Now William has advanced to Detective Inspector and in this story the notorious drug baron Ahmed Rashida goes on trial and is defended by Booth Watson ~ sound familiar? Yep the same person who defended Faulkner and he is determined not to lose this case!!
One again Williams father Sir Julian and sister Grace lead the prosecution case.
Additionally he and wife Beth now have twins. A bit of a surprise is that she and Faulkner’s ex-wife are now friends… Hmmm
Jeffrey Archer does have some tricks, and twist I did not suspect!!
I am a big fan of courtroom drama and this did not disappoint!
However, this went beyond the courtroom and yep did NOT disappoint!
Another Great ~ Great story!!!⭐⭐⭐⭐
I now have to wait for Book #4!

Want to thank NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this eGalley. This file has been made available to me before publication in an early form for professional review purposes only.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for April 13, 2021

First and foremost, a large thank you to NetGalley, Jeffrey Archer, and St. Martin’s Press for providing me with a copy of this publication, which allows me to provide you with an unbiased review.

The newest novel in Jeffrey Archer’s latest series is always reason for some excitement, at least for those who have a penchant for the author’s attention to detail. DI William Warwick has been through a great deal of late and feels that his actions might merit demotion or worse. However, his superiors at the Met have other ideas, using him to coax out those who have gone rogue. It will be a secret mission that could cost Warwick everything if he is caught, but ensure another promotion if he is successful. Archer at his best in this piece, which keeps his many fans on the edge of their seats.

As the case of Assem Rashidi, notorious drug lord, is set to go to trial, William Warwick is promoted for his work on the arrest. DI Warwick is not sure if he ought to be happy about this, or expect to be punished because of all the corners that were cut in the sting operation. Still, he’s happy to be a part of the action and will follow whatever plan is put before him.

DI Warwick is given a daunting task to help discover whether others within the Metropolitan Police have been acting in a corrupt manner. It will not only be difficult, but highly dangerous, as no one likes a leaker. Amassing his team, DI Warwick begins targeting a young detective who is surely living beyond his means, which is likely related to receiving kickbacks.

The Rashidi trial comes before the courts with DI Warwick as one of its key witnesses. Two others in the Warwick family are heading the Crown’s case—Sir Julian, the ever-present father, and Grace, his sister—prepared to put away this seedy character as soon as possible. The case will be difficult, with a strong defence headed by Booth Watson QC, but the Warwicks are determined, if nothing else. The case hinges on identification and Rashidi will do anything he can to lead everyone off his trail.

Meanwhile, Beth Warwick has been tending to her new twins while William is away working. She knows the life of a detective’s wife is anything but glamourous, but finds ways of keeping herself busy. Oddly enough, this includes spending some time wit ha new friend, Christina Faulkner, who happens to have been recently divorced from William’s greatest foe, Miles. When a series of events thrust Christina into a massive fortune, it becomes apparent that corruption inside the Met is much deeper than first expected.

Juggling the trial and some of his own sleuthing, DI Warwick gets to the heart of the matter, in hopes of rooting out those who would try to bring the Met to its knees. It will be a challenge, but there’s nothing that DI William Warwick holds closer to his heart than ensuring no one is turning a blind eye to justice. Well, perhaps family is a little more important, but that’s for another story!

Anyone familiar with Jeffrey Archer and his writing will know that there are numerous subtleties found within each story. Be they linking pieces that keep a series connected or off the cuff remarks that come back to mean something later, Archer keeps his readers on their toes throughout. This book is no exception, creating a series about William Warwick, a character who was mentioned throughout the Clifton Chronicles as being the main protagonist of Harry’s popular series. Now, the reader can see all the buzz that the novels created directly, as Archer takes on the role of Harry Clifton to breathe life into the idea.

William Warwick is a fabulous protagonist and grows effectively throughout the series. He has been promoted and works on showing his leadership throughout this piece. However, he cannot stop looking behind him, as there are those who would love to see him fall flat on his face. Added to that, Warwick a new father to twins, which forces him to divide his time between work and home life, never easy at the best of times. The reader sees some solid development throughout, perfect as things heat up ahead of the fourth novel.

Archer is never one to create flat characters, even those who are in a supporting role. The cast of this novel offer great depth and excitement throughout, as the story shifts to numerous plot developments and settings throughout. There are those who complement Warwick well, as well as individuals who flavour the narrative such that the impediments are clear. Never a shortage of action fills the pages of this book, with Archer providing wondering entertainment in the form of his minor characters.

The story itself was strong and began soon after the previous novel ended. This is always hard to do, as Archer must bridge the excitement that ended the last piece with a new sense of pizzazz immediately. There is no issue with the flow of the story or pulling the reader into the centre. I found myself lost in the story with a great deal of ease, leaving me to want even more with each chapter. The narrative pushed along well and kept me begging for more, with short chapters that teased as much as they propelled the story forward. Archer has a style I have come to love and I cannot get enough, so I am happy to know that the next piece is hot on the heels of this one, due out in November. What a treat that will be, as DI William Warwick has much to do in the coming years.

Kudos, Lord Archer, for another winner. You never seem to slump in my opinion, which makes seeing your books all the more exciting for me.

There simply is no one who spins a better edge of your seat story than Jeffrey Archer. In Turn a Blind Eye, Archer once again relies on his stable of old favorites, including the Warwicks, Sir Julian, Grace and William, Miles Faulkner and Booth Watson. This is a crime novel, complete with captivating courtroom scenes and strategies, inventive good and bad actors, and multiple twists and turns.
At the heart of this novel is a trial with many twists and turns, skilled counsel, well prepared witnesses, and more than its share of surprises. Running parallel to the trial are several fascinating love affairs, a large dose of the byzantine world of auction galleries, lessons in the world of fine art produced by the Masters.
I could not put this book down from the time I began reading because I simply had to learn who had outwitted who, who believed that they could get away with the most, and whose lives would be changed for the next Jeffrey Archer William Warwick novel. I can't wait to read it because this series is Archer at his most captivating and entertaining.

Turn a Blind Eye is Jeffrey Archer’s latest and the third installment in the gripping story of Detective Inspector William Warwick. The first two books in this series were Nothing Ventured, Hidden in Plain Sight. Jeffrey Archer is known as the master storyteller and is considered the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Clifton Chronicles. His most popular book and the one I absolutely love (all time) is Kane and Abel.

The Plot
Inspector William Warwick has been promoted. Now a detective he is tasked with a new mission- to go undercover and expose the corruption that exists in the Metropolitan Police Force. Thus, along with his aides- detectives Rebecca Pankhurst and Nicky Bailey, the operation involves tracking Detective Jerry Summers who seems to be living a lifestyle that exceeds his income. When all things seem to be progressing in a positive direction, the young detective Nicky falls for Summers. And that is when things begin to go topsy-turvy. Not withstanding this, the notorious drug baron Ahmed Rashidi goes on trial. He is being defended by Booth Watson QC. William’s father Sir Julian and sister Grace are leading the prosecution case. William now has a lot more in his hands. What turns out to be a simple corruption case in the beginning goes deeper and more complex, when William finds more of his colleagues actually willing to turn a blind eye to all that is happening. And then follows the twists and turns that Archer has now become so synonymous with.

The Review
I have read the preceding books in this series and really enjoyed it. This book is no exception to this. The central character William Warwick has interesting nuances to him which make the story line more enjoyable. And I am sure all Archer fans would agree with me that he has a way to throw in twists and turns when you least expect it. The other characters too make the book worthy of a read. I liked William’s father and his wit. The plot may be a wee bit predictable, but I however attribute it to the fact that I have read pretty many Archer books and can quite guess the way he thinks. The narrative is fast paced so you wouldn’t really find moments that would bore you or make you want to skip away those pages. The book ends in a sort of cliffhanger, beginning into the next book in the series. That is something that did disappoint me.

Nevertheless, Turn a Blind Eye has it all- clever twists, an interesting set of characters and a great plot to go with it. Though you could read this as a stand alone book, I would still recommend you read the series- Book 1- Nothing Ventured and Book 2- Hidden in Plain Sight. Jeffrey Archer has kept his flag flying high, indeed being the master story teller.

The Verdict- Should you pick it up?
Of course you should pick it up, irrespective of whether you are an Archer fan or not. For, nobody can lay out a drama, and unfurl it the way he does. Go for it.

Turn a Blind Eye
A Detective William Warwick Novel
by Jeffrey Archer
St. Martin's Press
General Fiction (Adult)
Pub Date 13 Apr 2021 | Archive Date 27 Apr 2021

This is the third installment of the Detective William Warwick Novel. This is a great book, full of twists and turns. I will recommend this to our patrons. Thanks to St.Martin's Press and Net Galley for the ARC.

5 star

The continued "adventures" of Detective Warwick and once again, Archer lets the reader believe this is the last book in this series...but it's not! Thanks Jeffrey Archer for another great book & to looking forward to the next installation!

Jeffrey Archer is a master and displays his vast talents again in Turn a Blind Eye. It's the third installment of the Detective Inspector William Warrick series. The books are separate stories unto themselves but each is a gripping novel. Archer writes with a smooth and effortless prose. There are many twists and turns in the plot. I really enjoyed the book.

This is a continuation of the William Warwick series (book #3) and the story line has added some new characters in this one. You can read this as a stand alone but it would be best to read the earlier 2 books to fully understand what has led up to this point. A trademark of Jeffrey Archer is that he is a master of creating interesting and very often conflicting storylines within each book.
Being my all time favorite writer, I have read every book that he has written, and I look forward to his next installment or a completely different story.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of this novel. Archer doesn't disappoint! Another fast paced suspense novel that keeps you engaged from first page. The plot twists keep you guessing and the final page leaves you counting down the days until his next book is released!

I really enjoy this series. I think Archer has created a great central character, William Warwick, and a cast of interesting people who surround him. Once again William and his father are matching wits with the brilliant and corrupt lawyer, Booth-Watkins. Another reoccurring character is the villain, Miles Faulkner. There are twists and clever detective work by the crew, led by Commander Hawksby.

So, I certainly enjoyed this book, but I must warn readers that this is not a stand alone novel. You have to read the series from the first book to prevent getting lost among the continued themes. The book even ends with the start of the next in the series. While I will certainly continue to read these books, I do caution readers that they will appreciate this and the future books by starting from BOOK I.

Thank you Netgalley for another lovely romp with William Warwick.