Long time fan of Jeffrey Archer but this was the first time I have read the William Warwick series.This is the sixth book in the series and I had no problem jumping in cold.
William Warwick and his staff are to deliver the Crown Jewels to her Majesty Queen Elizabeth on the day of her speech.There are multiple plans to steal the jewels.
Lots of characters,lots of plots.
Was a good,fast read.
Thankyou Netgalley and Harper 360/Harper Collins for this ARC

Traitors Gate
Jeffrey Archer
Pub Date: Sept. 26, 2023
Harper Collins
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
Book #6 in the William Warwick series met my expectations. Archer is a master storyteller. His characters were fascinating. I loved this complex and clever storyline. Please read the series in order. You won’t be sorry! If you like David Baldacci I think you would like this series.
5 stars

I’ve read several of this series and this is by far my favorite. An intricate scheme, distinct characters with some fun historical facts sprinkled in. I especially enjoyed The Tower and Colonel Blood facts.
Is meticulous planning enough to pull off the ultimate heist? If the scheme works it’ll be worth an amount exceeding priceless. Warwick’s old enemy, Miles Faulkner, is spiteful, full of revenge and hated for those he feels have one-upped him, wronged him in some way. His hatred is particularly directed towards his ex-wife and Warwick, after all, it’s their fault he landed in jail. I’ve long pondered why criminals expend more time and money on the planning and commission of crimes than it would require to work an honest job!
Chief Inspector William Warwick is about to square off against Miles, his smarmy lawyer Booth Watson, and crooked ex-copper, Lamont. Warwick’s reputation and his job are on the line. While Warwick’s wife, Beth, receives an unexpected invitation to return to her beloved Fitzmolean Museum as director. One of the paintings authenticity comes into question dashing her hopes of returning. Beth remains friendly with Miles ever present ex-wife, Christina. She’s not to be trusted as she still plays both sides for her own financial gain. Warwick and Beth are raising their own kids along with Inspector Ross Hogan’s daughter, so their home life is bustling. Meanwhile Ross has a crush and dips his toe into the dating scene.
All the returning characters are just as interesting as ever with new endeavors and life changes. The plot is full of surprising events and kept me entertained as I sped to find out what would happen next. I can hardly wait to see what will be in store in this series.
Thanks to NetGalley for the digital advance reader copy of “Traitors Gate” William Warwick #6, by Jeffrey Archer, HarperCollins Publishers. These are all my own honest personal thoughts and opinions given voluntarily without compensation.

If heist novels are favorites, you might want to pick up Jeffrey Archer’s latest William Warwick novel, Traitors Gate. I’ll admit it’s easier to jump into it, though, if you’re following the series. The series began with Nothing Ventured. Next in Line was the fifth book, the last before Traitors Gate. The series follows the career of William Warwick, who began as a constable on the beat in London. By now, he’s Chief Superintendent at Scotland Yard. Throughout his career, he’s tangled with a master criminal, Miles Faulkner.

In Traitors Gate, Faulkner tries again to take down the men who have bested him; Warwick, Commissioner Hawksby, and Inspector Ross Hogan. Once a year, Scotland Yard is responsible for ensuring the safety of the Crown Jewels as they’re removed from the Tower of London for the Queen to wear at the State Opening of Parliament. One insider provides Faulkner with just the opportunity he wants. What if he can steal the Crown Jewels?

Of course, this is not the only storyline. Faulkner’s ex-wife, Christine, plays both sides. Although she’s a friend and partner of Warwick’s wife, Beth, if Christine sees a way to make money, she’ll negotiate with Miles. She plays games several times. Beth is one of the candidates for the position of director of the Fitzmoleon museum, and Christine sits on the board. Then, there’s that painting Miles donated to the museum in exchange for a lighter prison sentence. Beth and Warwick always wondered if it was the real painting, or a masterful forgery.

Hand-in-hand, though, with the story of Miles Faulkner’s planned heist is the story of Colonel Blood. Warwick’s children are writing a school essay about Blood’s attempt to steal the Crown Jewels in 1671. Their essay is drawn out, timed perfectly to fit Faulkner’s plans.

Archer’s riveting page-turner is timed minute by minute, with no time to waste for the heist, or for Warwick’s plans to save the Crown Jewels. Anyone interested in a clever story, with every twist carefully thought out, might want to try Traitors Gate.

I think Jeffrey Archer has gotten enough out of William Warwick. Although this was a quick read, it was more of the same thing. Enough already.

This is a story trying to discredit Inspector Hogan, William and Hawks. Again Miles Faulkner is up to him old tricks. This is a great story about the Tower of London and the Crown Jewels. This was informative and entertaining!

I was delighted to get the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book, since I'm a longtime fan of Jeffrey Archer's books. This book is the 6th in his William Warwick series, and I think it may be the best so far. Although it could be read as a stand-alone book, I would recommend reading the books in order to understand the backgrounds and motivations of the characters. I stayed up reading until after 2 AM because I couldn't put it down. It was more satisfying than some of the previous books because it didn't end with a big cliffhanger, although it doesn't seem to be the end of the series. The book was particularly entertaining, as part of it was plotting a heist, and part of it was from the police's point of view trying to prevent and solve the heist. As always, this book was an exciting and intense read, and it was fun to see how the characters have evolved. Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this great read. I can't wait for the next installment. I highly recommend this book.

One of my favorite characters, William Warwick, is back in Traitor's Gate, but author Jeffrey Archer has not risen to the challenge of offering much that is new. Frankly, I was bored with the plot to steal the Crown Jewels and the corresponding story.
But I always look forward to the next novel in the series.
Thanks NetGalley for the ARC.

Thank you to Net Galley for providing an early copy of Traitors Gate by Jeffrey Archer

This latest chronicle of William Warwick and his never-ending confrontations with antagonist Miles Faulkner is action-packed with a conclusion that offers a minute-by-minute, down-to-the-wire action.

Chief Superintendent William Warwick and his assistants are charged with delivering the crown jewels to Queen Elizabeth on the only designated day she is to give a speech. Someone within the detail, disgruntled and soon to retire,, forms a plan for the stealing of the jewels and presents the idea to Miles Faulkner, now out of jail and bent on revenge against Warwick, Hogan and Hacksby.

Beth Warwick is named the director of the Fitzmolean Art Museum and Christina Faulkner, always looking out for number one, aids Beth, William and others in the return of an original painting wrongly held by Miles.

A parallel to the plan to steal the crown jewels is the research done by the Warwick children, Peter and Artemisia, as they enter a writing contest and choose to investigate Captain Blood, the only person in history attempting to steal the crown.

Ross Hogan again faces false charges---this time for allegedly coercing a juror. Lawyers Sir Julian, along with his daughter Grace and colleague Clare will do what they do best in the courtroom.

One may feel that there are too many players involved in the stealing of the jewels and that with so many bad guys attempting to pull this off, something or someone would fail.

I really wanted to like this book. It is my first by Archer. The crown jewels are on the move and the story unfolds from there. I enjoyed the book but my mind wandered a bit throughout. Fairly formulaic. Still good but reminds me of a summer read. Once it is done, it dissapears from my memory, Not for me but I can see why others would really enjoy.

Nobody does this sort of stuff like Jeffrey Archer.

Yes, it's a bit formulistic. Yes, some of the narrative doesn't make much sense if you stop to think about it. Yes, it's a little padded out here and there. But don't worry about any of that.

When we tally up the guilty pleasures of life, a whole of us are going to have Jeffrey Archer's latest novel on our list right up there with consuming a pile of Cadbury chocolate eggs. There may not be any nutrition in either, but they're both a lot of fun. So just lighten up and read for the pure pleasure of it.

The master story teller has crafted another entertaining tale. Miles Faulkner is back as protagonist Warwick’s nemesis, seeking revenge against several characters. The Warwick twins, meanwhile, are researching Colonel Blood of English folklore. His story parallels much of what is happening when the Crown Jewels become the focus of Faulkner’s plot. Lots of action, betrayals, and last-minute escapes.

Jeffrey Archer is a favorite author of mine. This is a great series. The character development and interaction is splendid. The plot is suspenseful and entertaining. How will they get out of this one. Can’t wait for the next book.

Warwick and Hawk are at it again; this time in a race against the clock to prevent the theft of the Crown Jewels.
Absolutely riveting story with Archer's signature attention to every single detail that puts you right there, in the midst of the action. The descriptive details are enthralling.
In a parallel story, Beth Warwick is once again thrown into the thick of forgeries and deceit by Faulkner and, his ex wife, Christina, is right in the thick of it.
Once again, Mikes Faulkner, their returning nemesis, is mixed up from start to finish.
Great story, great action and great character and setting descriptions.
Ready to roll with them again.

A great day for me is when I wake up and discover that a new Jeffrey Archer book is available. This is the latest installment with William, Beth, Miles, Booth and the rest of the cast who have appeared earlier.
True to his style there are many stories within stories of revenge and twists and turns from page 1 until the final page which beg you for more. My favorite author who never disappoints with classics like Kane and Abel, As the crow flies and virtually everything he has written.
5++++++

This is book six in the series. This takes place about five years after the ending of the last book, which I will review separately. I only mention it because one thing that puzzles me is that the last book deals with DI Hogan being assigned as her personal Royal Protection Officer and it ends with DI Hogan leaving her in Cornwall where a Scottish officer will be taking his place. Doesn't indicate that this is temporary or permanent. Yet the sixth book starts with a reference in a discussion between Faulkner and BW where it is stated that Hogan was removed from Princess Diana's protection detail because he was becoming too familiar with her. Hopefully in the final edition that matter has been clarified.

I really enjoy this series. There are so many main characters and the interactions, and reactions, between them is remarkably complex yet very detailed. I keep waiting for there to be repercussions to the bad behavior but no one really faces any real consequences. For example, a subplot to the main storyline of "stealing" the Crown Jewels is that in a previous book Faulkner donated an original painting to the gallery that Beth Warwick worked at in order to get a reduction in his sentence. It turns out he donated a fake while keeping the original in his New York apartment. Without giving away any spoilers, I felt the entire storyline while very well written somewhat of a letdown in the ending.

Faulkner is revenge plot against Warwick, Hogan and Hawksby is also elaborate with a lot of people involved. And very interesting having to trust someone that has betrayed them in the past with such an important plot as trying to steal the Crown Jewels.

But my favorite storyline has to be the report that the Warwick twins are writing about Captain Blood. What a fascinating person. I was vaguely aware of him but now I need to read more about his life. Love history.

I really loved this book and look forward to reading it again when it has been released in October. And then the wait begins for book seven.

I received an ARC from NetGalley to read. My review is voluntary an honest. I love this series.

This was another good book in the Werick I have like all the books in this series thanks to NetGalley for the chance to review this book