I found this a little hard to follow with the different characters and storylines but it was a interesting plot in the end. It took a while for me to become immersed in the book as I think it starts out slow but it definitely picks up.

In one word? Disappointing.
Once upon a time I used to 'inhale' Jeffrey Archer's novels. We just came to live in Australia. I was learning English. And I found all Archer's novels to be exciting, thrilling, fun, unputdownable. Thus, I jumped at the chance to read a new one.
However, I was sorely disappointed. So much description, so much unnecessary detail (to fil the pages) it became boring... and unreadable.
Yes, the premise was good. However, there was so much going on, I kept losing the track of who is who and does what. There was international criminal escaping justice, terrorist attack, Princess Diana and her lover, corruption among Personal Protection cops. Brrrrr. Just way too much.
Plus, the very extended, very detailed part about cricket match.... Whatever for.
I am afraid I am not a fan anymore....

Book blurb…
International bestseller Jeffrey Archer returns
*Special Collector’s Edition with foiled design on the cover board, exclusive to the first print run while stocks last*
THE UNPUTDOWNABLE NEW THRILLER FROM THE MASTER STORYTELLER
‘Only someone like Jeffrey Archer . . . could have written a compelling story like this. Every page bristles with suspense and the ending comes at you with the force of a tank round’ DAVID BALDACCI
London, 1988. Royal fever sweeps the nation as Britain falls in love with the ‘people’s princess’.
Which means for Scotland Yard, the focus is on the elite Royalty Protection Command, and its commanding officer. Entrusted with protecting the most famous family on earth, they quite simply have to be the best. A weak link could spell disaster.
Detective Chief Inspector William Warwick and his Scotland Yard squad are sent in to investigate the team. Maverick ex-undercover operative Ross Hogan is charged with a very sensitive – and unique – responsibility. But it soon becomes clear the problems in Royalty Protection are just the beginning. A renegade organization has the security of the country – and the Crown – in its sights. The only question is which target is next in line…
Over My Dead Body hit #4 in the Sunday Times bestselling charts on 4th June 2022.

My thoughts…
This story was enjoyable and a good read, however the placement of the Royal Family seemed strategic. I felt like it was cashing in on The Crown’s (TV) success.

I thought it was going to be about Diana, but soon discovered the plot line to be parallel to another, more crime based.

Saying that, I still enjoyed the plot and relationships between the characters as well as the challenges they faced.

Jeffrey Archer fans will certainly enjoy the story.

Intricate plots, interesting details and dry humour make Jeffrey Archer's novels enjoyable reads. They are somehow exciting and soothing at the same time. I didn't enjoy this one as much as the others in this series, however, because there were just too many machinations and twists and turns in one of the plot lines, which made it difficult to follow.

Chief Inspector William Warwick and his team are detailed to try and root out endemic corruption in the Royal Protection squad. Apparently, the Prince of Wales is being taken advantage of, and doesn't realise what's happening. This seemed a bit unbelievable to me, but he does have a lot to do! One of the team has to protect Princess Diana, which turns out to be a more difficult kettle of fish...

As if this isn't enough to keep him occupied, Warwick still has to contend with a nefarious criminal art collector Miles Faulkner, and his corrupt lawyer, who has his eye on Miles's money. Miles seems to be incredibly busy with his evil schemes, considering that he is supposed to be safely tucked away in prison. His wife, Christina, also has plans of her own, and keeps Warwick's wife Beth on her toes, with her dealings in art, as well as trying to keep one step ahead of Miles's ideas.

Warwick's friend, fellow policeman Ross, becomes involved trying to defeat a terrorist plot against Princess Diana. This is extremely detailed, and must have involved some meticulous research, although the terrorists seem pretty stupid half the time, which is possible, of course. Apart from that, the whole thing seemed quite realistic!

I did have a minor issue with the research. Mobile phones play a huge part in the story, and it was set in the early days of their use, I thought. However, maybe the technology was more advanced than I remember.

I always like Archer's books, and I am looking forward to the next one.

I received this free ebook from NetGalley in return for an honest review.

Thanks to Netgalley for a copy of this book for an honest review.

I couldn't finish it because it was so slow! Such a pity because I really enjoyed the others. Oh well, can't love them all

London, 1988. DCI William Warwick and his team are back and are tasked with investigating the Royalty Protection Team while ex-undercover operative Ross Hogan takes up the post of protecting HRH The Princess of Wales. It soon becomes apparent to the team that the royal family has become a target.

William is also still working on his ongoing case of the evil Miles Faulkner and his extensive art collection.

I enjoyed revisiting the characters but I feel after 5 books that the ongoing case with Miles and his just as evil QC Booth Watson could be resolved and the main story would have been more enjoyable. This storyline is getting old and stale.

While these books could be read as stand-alone, the 4 previous books really connect with the ongoing storyline and the reader would be missing out on a lot of the backstory. Of course, the book also ended on a bit of a cliffhanger so I’m sure we haven’t seen the end of Miles Faulkner.

Thank you to @harpercollinsaustralia and @netgalley for my advanced copy to read. Next in Line is available to purchase now.

The fifth book in the William Warwick series. Next in Line was an intriguing read. It is the 80’s the world is in love with the Princess of Wales. The more the infatuation with the royals the higher the danger. An engaging storyline made this a compelling read and one I will recommend.

Next In Line by Jeffrey Archer is another wonderful William Warwick adventure. A fast moving police/detective story that involves several plots and sub-plots with an excellent range of characters that kept it very intriguing. Once again there are good guys that are somewhat bad and bad guys that are somewhat good. Loved the inclusion of the Royal Family and of terrorist threats.

Highly recommended read.

This review is based on a complimentary copy from HarperCollins Australia via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

What another Great book from Sir Archer. Nothing short of hold on to your seat.
Read it in two sessions as I couldn’t wait to find out the ending.
William Warwick is becoming another favourite character and along with the Faulkiner’s and BW, I hope the next installment is just as good.

I always enjoyed all the Jeffrey Archer books I read and then somehow I missed a number of years of his exceptional novels. When I was provided with the opportunity to review his latest, Next In Line, due out in October this year, I jumped at it and was quickly immersed in the story and it was hard to put down.
I discovered that this book was the fifth in a series featuring the same protagonist, Detective William Warwick, and I'm about to start reading the series in order as I enjoyed this one so much.
Next in Line doesn't disappoint if you're a Jeffrey Archer fan, or even if you are reading him for the first time. It has all the elements of clever plotting, multiple threads which twine into each other to provide the reader with a well crafted and layered read as well as an edge of your seat experience, with plenty of suspense and excitement.
My preference, when providing a useful review, is not to repeat the back cover blurb/synopsis - there are plenty around - just to provide my thoughts on the book and whether or not I enjoyed the journey.
There were a couple of uncomfortable moments for me (but then I got over myself...) when the story wove around characters who were real people and members of the British Royal Family, with one behaving very indiscreetly!
But the plot was good, I liked the layers, and the twists and turns, the characters and how they interacted with each other and I was especially pleased when the book ended satisfactorily, with all questions answered and the bad guys vanquished.
As I said, I'll be starting the series from the beginning and will then look forward to the next in line !!!
Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced reader's copy of Next In Line by Jeffrey Archer in exchange for an honest review.