Jeffrey Archer Books In Order

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Chronological Order of Kane and Abel Books

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Publication Order of Detective William Warwick Books

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About Jeffrey Archer:

Great stories have in them an essence of being timeless. They capture the important moments of life vividly and immortalize them. Such are the stories that take the reader through time-travel into the past or the future. The reader is able to re-live the story in his mind simply because a book has captured the life out of the story. Books like these could only be written by a sterling author. Jeffrey Archer is one such author manifesting literary greatness in himself. Being such a celebrated author, he has come to woo readers with his flair for writing novels and short stories.

Biography of Jeffrey Archer

The life and times of Mr Archer form a story of their own. Born in the great country of England, he rose to become not only an honorable British citizen but also a politician. His political responsibilities saw him resign after a scandal but later on return to politics. The second time round, the intrigues of politics saw him land an imprisonment term which unceremoniously ended his political career. Through all these, the author that was in him came to life and all through, he continues to thrill his readers and expand his fan-base. Born on the 15th of April 1940 in a London Hospital,he was officially named Jeffrey Howard Archer.

A few weeks after birth his family moved from London to Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset. This is where he spent the better part of his early life. Mr Archer attended Wellington School in Somerset from the year 1951. He successfully concluded his O-levels studies with focus on History, Art and English literature. Thereafter, he got a variety of jobs where he served in different capacities. At two different schools, he worked as a physical education teacher where he focused on training students in a number of sports including fencing. At some point he also underwent training with the police and army. Later on, Jeffrey Archer furthered his education to be qualified as a teacher.

He achieved this after three years of training offered by Brasenose College, Oxford. However, this academic feat was not without claims that he was actually never registered as an undergraduate student in this College. Despite such claims, he thrived in the field of athletics competing for his school and later on for England as well as Great Britain. Mr Archer’s life was not short of controversies and much speculation. During his time at Brasenose College, he received much criticism on his financial state of affairs.

Most students could not understand how he was able to have houses and cars to his name yet he only worked part-time jobs as a fundraiser for the charity organization, Oxfam. This season saw him meet his future wife, Mary Weeden, who happened to be a chemistry student in the Oxford college of St Anne’s. They later on had two sons both of whom became politicians. After graduating from College, he continued his fundraising work this time for a medical charity known as The National Birthday Trust.

During this period he also began his political career. Between 1967 and 1970, he served as a Councillor in the Greater London Council. He went on to become Member of Parliament for the constituency of Louth under the Conservative Party. He had an eventful political career amidst allegations of fraud and much apprehension at his ability to be a leader.

At some point, he rebelled against some of his own party’s policies such as when he championed for free television licenses for the elderly citizens and when he was against the practice of imposing museum charges. Thanks to his political downsides, he later served time at Belmarsh and Wayland prisons.

Series of books by Jeffrey Archer

His first novel was written when he was thirty four years of age. Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less was first published in the US and later in Britain by Deborah Owen, a literary agent. This book turned to be the silver lining in the cloud when at the brink of bankruptcy, Jeffrey Archer was able to make quite a fortune from sales. Between the early 80s and 90s this novel went on to be made into both TV and radio adaptations which were aired in BBC television and Radio 4 respectively.

He progressed to write another bestseller which continued to catapult him into the limelight as an excellent novelist. This book ,Shall We Tell the President? was a thriller on the assassination plot of US President, Edward Kennedy. These two books opened the way for the novel Kane and Abel. It captures the story of two men who despite being in different walks of life, had their paths meet thanks to fate. William Kane is born in a wealthy Boston family while the second man, Abel Rosnovski is born on the same day miles apart, to a poor gypsy in Poland.

Abel moves to America through escaping to Siberia and Turkey in the height of World War I. He built his way right from the bottom to become a wealthy hotel chain owner. William’s father dies and his step-father mishandles their wealth. He is determined to bring things under control and build a name for himself as a top banker. Both of them are consumed by the desire to make it in life and discredit their critics and are fueled by hatred for the people and circumstances which made life difficult for them while growing up. When their paths eventually cross, they become enemies and each purposes to destroy the other. In 1985, CBS made Kane and Abel into a television mini-series.

The sequel to this novel is the Prodigal Daughter. It focuses on the life of Florentyna Rosnovski, the daughter of Abel Rosnovski in Abel and Kane. Sharing in her father’s ideals, she develops the dream of becoming the first US female president which she eventually becomes. Also featuring Richard Kane, the son of William Kane, this novel brings to life how the son sought to make it in life like his father. The two later fall in love unknown to them that their fathers are enemies.

Jeffrey Archer’s collection of books spans to quite a big number. Some of them have also been adapted for television series and films. He also has non-fiction books penned after his time in prison. More of his best-sellers include;- First Among Equals A Matter of Honor A Twist in the Tale As the Crow Flies Honor Among Thieves The fourth Estate Sons of Fortune

16 Responses to “Jeffrey Archer”

1. Rex Bertoli: 1 month ago

   I have read all of JA’s books, they are so good I’m starting to read them a second time. Wonderful reads.

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2. Vicki Steed: 3 months ago

   I love your books. Sorry the Clifton Chronicles are done. 🙁 But I’ve started reading the William Warwick series and those are great too. I did want to point out 1 small mistake in “Over My Dead Body”. In chapter 2, William & Beth are discussing activities in NYC. They are going to Lincoln Center for the symphony and Brahms 2nd Piano Concerto. It’s actually in B-flat Major, not B Major. Doesn’t impact the story, but I wanted you to know.

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3. Francesca Ingamells: 6 months ago

   Just finished the wonderful Clifton series. Plots from a master storyteller. Brilliant, sad, poignant, heartwarming and superb.

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4. Lorraine Waterson: 6 months ago

   Having been an avid reader of books by many authors through the years, I am astounded by the knowledge of characters & events portrayed in all of Jeffrey Archer books. Informative, believable & totally absorbing reads. Thank you Jeffrey.

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5. Tom plough: 2 years ago

   I have read many of your books and each one has made my best reads of the year which I send with my Christmas letter to family and friends.
   Fun reads all.

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6. Nellie: 2 years ago

   I absolutely love The Clifton Chronicles, once I started reading them I couldn’t wait for the next one to come out! Like one of your other comments, I wish they would make a series for TV – m aybe the TV companies haven’t read any of his books?

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7. Julian GOTTM: 2 years ago

   Hey guys problem….I read book by JA AND HE LEFT ME HANGING. ITS ABOUT A FAMILY MOVING TO GERMANY ,A MURDER ETCETC…DID THE FOLLOW UP BOOK EVER GET WRITTEN. WHATS THE NAME. CANT FIND IT. THX.

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   • Graeme: 2 years ago

     Unfortunately, I am not sure. Hopefully someone reading this can help 🙂

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8. Pat wood: 2 years ago

   I am on 6th book of the Clifton chronicle and love all. Just finished listening to HEADS YOU WIN. Is there a sequel to this book? I want to know what happens when Sasha and Alex arrive n Russia!

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   • Graeme: 2 years ago

     Hi Pat – no sequel at this time

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9. Annie: 2 years ago

   I have recently picked up the book Be careful what you wish for Volume 4 /wow what a terrific book / proceeded to order the entire Clifton series / just finished volume 1 / you get so involved with the characters it’s as if you know them / so sad that old Jack had to die / thank-you Jeffrey Archer for giving me hours of amazing reading / Now I want to read all your books !!! Wish the Clifton series were put into movies or series!!!Love your books !!!

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10. Rose Charles: 3 years ago

    My years in reading through Jeffrey Archer books has been a delight! I would impatiently wait for the next book to show up on the market! He is an excellent, gifted writer. His depth of insight, his humour, the way his mind works in telling a complete story that leaves one wanting and waiting for the next book. Thank you, Mr. Archer for giving me so many good hours of reading. R.Charles

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11. Judi Coxshall: 3 years ago

    Omg reading his books is the best and work gets in the way of them sometimes, I always need to really think about the time I have so I don’t get to an exciting bit but that never works. Love them and really enjoy that you can get I to the book yourself

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12. David Simpson: 3 years ago

    I have never been much of a reader of books, but in 2020 during the lock down, I purchased a Kindle Paper white, started to read different authors, but something didn’t seem quite right, and I wasn’t enjoying reading, at this time I was 85 years old, then I decided to give Jeffery Archer a try, I didn’t know what book to try, for me I was lucky I picked number 1 Clifton Chronicles. I couldn’t put it down, I have read the full set. After I thought one of the reasons I enjoyed them so much was because of my age, I could relate to the people in the books. I have now read 32 Jeffrey Archers Books. I have to say Thank you Jeffery. I am a old man but I am HAPPY.

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13. Carol Gater: 3 years ago

    I’ve been captivated by a number of Archer’s books and can’t wait to read more in the Clifton Cronicals.

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14. Carol Coy: 4 years ago

    I have immensely enjoyed many of Jeffrey Archer’s books. The intelligence along with the twisting drama in The Clifton Chronicles would make a great TV series. Im grateful for his versatile writing capabilities v

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