Over my Dead Body-Jeffrey Archer

Book: Over my Dead Body
Author: Jeffrey Archer
Publisher: HarperCollins India

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In the third sojourn of William Warwick, Over My Dead Body, Jeffrey Archer puts the Detective Chief Inspector in the heart of three investigations. One, the Metropolitan Police sets up a new Unsolved Murders Unit to catch criminals no one else can. Two, Miles Faulkner, pronounced dead two months ago, is still being represented by an unscrupulous lawyer, the question is why. Three, the power struggle within a wealthy dynasty aboard a luxury liner to New York is about to turn to murder. With ex-undercover operative Ross Hogan on his side, would this team be able to catch the killers before it is too late?

As a master storyteller, Jeffrey creates a plot that is so thick that it pulls the reader in and makes them a part of the story. The descriptions are so detailed that one can imagine being in the moment. The plot moves at a steady pace, with just the right amount of the mystery unravelling so as to keep the interest alive. With three parallel sub plots that seem to be running separately, it is amazing storytelling that brings them together. Another interesting aspect of the story is the focus on small things that turn out to be crucial in the long run. The language is easy to understand and suits the characters perfectly. I loved how Warwick’s history with Faulkner is the centerpiece of the plot and is explored in an exquisite manner. The cat-and-mouse chase is entertaining, and the spy craft of epic proportions leaves the reader guessing as to the true intentions of some of the key characters. The climax is true to Archer storytelling and ties a bow on to the story nicely.

The book stands on the feet of its characters and first and foremost it is Detective Chief Inspector William Warwick. While we met him first in the Clifton Chronicles, it is amazing to see how detailed the character has been created. His power of observation is something that amazes me, and this is what drives the plot forward. Equally important is the role of Beth and how she supports him in his endeavors, sometimes going above and beyond. Another interesting character is that of Ross Hogan, and I would not have imagined the way his story turns out. Booth Watson is another interesting person that makes the story worth reading through his craft means to do what it takes.

A crime fiction I would recommend whole heartedly to anyone who loves the genre and is a die-hard fan of Archer. The book scores a 4.94/5 for me.

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