Hidden in Plain Sight (William Warwick Series# 2) (William Warwick Novels)

“So far, everything had gone like clockwork, but the Hawk knew only too well that you can’t plan for the unexpected” Jeffrey Archer's William Warwick series continues with another excellent book. Set in the late 1980s, this crime drama will undoubtedly transport the readers back in time and is sure to please many. William Warwick who has now been promoted to Detective Sergeant, is currently assigned to a narcotics unit. He and his colleagues are tasked with investigating and apprehending Viper, an infamous drug dealer who controls half of South London and goes to considerable lengths to conceal his identity and methods. William accidentally bumps into an old friend, who aids him in closing the net on a big narcotics enterprise and take down its lord. Along the way, he also encounters an old foe, Miles Faulkner. It would take all of William's intellect and ingenuity to concoct a plan to bring down all foes, a trap that none will suspect, hidden in plain sight. And what a trap that was! This second instalment is yet another interesting character-driven plot in which these characters take on corrupt criminals in a battle of wits. It is an exciting novel that features a compelling historical crime drama. With a wide range of gripping scenes, such as heart pounding police raids, meticulous hearings, devious sting schemes and intriguing courtroom episodes, the readers are totally in for a wonderful ride. The author has packed so many twists and turns into the book that the reader is often perplexed as to who succeeds and where the plot goes next. The storyline that is so profoundly driven or shaped by the excellent characters such as William Warwick, an intelligent, determined, and upright police officer who has devoted his life to fighting crime, has largely been the subject of the tale. Also, besides Warwick, the author has dedicated much of the novel to a number of important other characters such as his family, his confreres and his enemies. The author weaves his plot from a number of varied viewpoints, resulting in a vibrant and diverse narrative that delves into the lives of many interesting characters and some fantastic villains. The exploration of these different characteristics has contributed to the beautiful rhythm of the novel. And, the heartfelt exchanges between William and his father, Grace and his father, and Beth and William added beautiful touches to the novel, as did the suspense of unravelling the mystery and bringing down the drug lord's domination. With his unique style of weaving the plot with twists and turns, good chapter length, and such nuanced details, the book is sure to engross readers in such a compelling narrative. The novel ends on a cliff-hanger leaving the readers wanting for more. All in all, Hidden in Plain sight is a fascinating and ingenious book that is recommended to all those who enjoy good old historical crime fiction drama and for everyone else too.

The adventures that were started in the first book, Nothing Ventured, will continue in the second book, Hidden in Plain Sight. However, William has received a promotion to the position of Detective Sergeant this time around. The events of the story begin in the year 1986. William and the rest of his squad have been tasked with finding a drug lord known only by his street moniker, Viper. This person's true identity was a complete mystery to the team. He is as secretive as a shadow in the night, but William and the team come up with a cunning scheme to track him down and put an end to his slaughter as well. That’s just not it. Miles Faulkner, the con artist we met in the previous book, is planning to exact his vengeance on his wife by ensuring that she would be left penniless after divorcing him. He wants her to have no assets at all. William Warwick is determined to finally bring Miles Faulkner to justice for the crime he has committed in the art world, for which he escaped serving a prison sentence. William is devising a strategy to demonstrate that Faulkner is guilty of the crime. It's mind-boggling to think about how William and his crew are able to pull this off. The premise is, of course, very fantastic, with the squad focusing on the investigation of a drug lord while also tackling some unfinished business from the Art and Antiquities Squad . I must confess that William's father, Sir Julian Warwick QC, was definitely my favourite character in the book. I enjoyed the courtroom sequences when the prosecutors and defence did their best to outsmart one other, and I have to say that the court scenes were probably my favourite part of the novel. The 1980s London setting was spot on, and, in classic Jeffrey Archer fashion, there are many shocking revelations in the latter chapters. The plot takes a surprising number of turns and twists throughout the novel, many of which are not expected. In addition to the excitement of unravelling the mystery and mastery of the drug lord, this book features a number of touching moments that are shared between William and Beth, William and his father, and Grace and her father. These moments contributed to the book's overall appeal and applause-worthy quality. Although I am a huge fan of Jeffrey Archer's writing, I have to say that I had a hard time getting into the first book in this series. However, despite the fact that this book was able to grab my interest much more quickly than the previous book in the series, I couldn't help but feel that it didn't quite live up to the reputation of Jeffrey Archer's other works. Nonetheless, there's no denying that Jeffrey Archer is still the master storyteller; the storyline is intricately woven and well-thought-out, and it will force you to do some serious mental gymnastics. It has always been evident in the author's earlier works, and this book is no different, that the author draws on his personal experiences for some of these storylines. With a narrative that is so grounded in reality that you might think you're reading it straight from the newspaper! In addition to a thrilling police investigation and suspenseful courtroom drama, Jeffrey Archer gives us with a variety of interesting characters, both good and evil. The museum's closure was a direct result of Faulkner's actions. It's been exciting to see William take strides toward his goals, and we expect big things for him in the future. The narrative focuses on people—their actions, their emotions, their gut reactions, and their connections—both positive and negative—with the larger community. Characters' interactions with one another and with the world around them offer the context that humanises them beyond their roles as lawbreakers or law enforcers. They are convincing and do not give up easily. The reader experiences the events from both the protagonist's and antagonist's points of view. However, things are not always what they seem to be, and sometimes individuals lie in order to obtain what they want.

Jeffrey Archer at his usual best. The twists and turns make this an in put down able read. A nicely written tale with interwoven plots.

Archer is my favourite novelist and I had to buy this book as the first one of the series was awesome. Although not in the same class as the Clifton Chronicles but the two books I have read are Vintage Archer…. This one ends in the same fashion that being making the reader want to know more as to what happens in the third edition of the Warwick series…

3 star as it did not meet my expectations so much on being a thrilling read. Would have been better if many of the events were narrated to be a little more dramatic. Not to mention the plot was not as intricate as i would have expected it to be. At times some events were predictable, I must say I was expecting un-expected twists in the story. Still a good read if you just want to enjoy a story, thats on the life of a detective constantly on pursuit of narcotic offenders.

Good entertainer. Worth a read.

I am a gtrat fan of Mr.Jedffrey Archer and this book is an excellent pnr.

Yet another racy novel from master of this game ! Yet to see an author who holds the readers interest constant over not just the chapters but across novels . His books are as eagerly expected as much as an apple product’s launch , or is it the other way around !