Jeffrey Archer

13 Series

Jeffrey Archer is an English author known for his novels, short stories, and plays, primarily in the thriller and drama genres. He has also written children's books and three non-fiction works detailing his prison experience for perjury and perverting the course of justice. Prior to his literary career, Archer was a politician until a financial scandal ended his political involvement.

Jeffrey Archer debuted as an author in 1976 with "Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less." Most of his subsequent works are standalone novels, with the exception of the "Kane and Abel" series. His novels often feature compelling narratives centered around themes of ambition, revenge, and moral dilemmas. Archer's storytelling prowess is evident in his intricate plots and well-developed characters. His bibliography showcases a consistent exploration of human nature and societal dynamics.

Kane and Abel

Shall We Tell the President?

(1977)

Kane and Abel

(1979)

The Prodigal Daughter

(1982)

Chronological Order of Kane and Abel

Kane and Abel

(1979)

The Prodigal Daughter

(1982)

Shall We Tell the President?

(1977)

The Clifton Chronicles

Only Time Will Tell

(2011)

The Sins of the Father

(2012)

Best Kept Secret

(2013)

Be Careful What You Wish For

(2014)

Mightier Than the Sword

(2015)

Cometh the Hour

(2016)

This Was a Man

(2016)

Detective William Warwick

Nothing Ventured

(2019)

Hidden in Plain Sight

(2020)

Turn a Blind Eye

(2021)

Over My Dead Body

(2021)

Next in Line

(2022)

Traitors Gate

(2023)

An Eye for An Eye

(2024)

William Warwick: The Final Novel

(2025)

Standalone Novels

Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less

(1976)

First Among Equals

(1983)

A Matter of Honor

(1985)

As the Crow Flies

(1990)

Honor Among Thieves

(1993)

The Fourth Estate

(1996)

The Eleventh Commandment

(1998)

The Accused

(2000)

Sons of Fortune

(2002)

False Impression

(2005)

A Prisoner of Birth

(2008)

Paths of Glory

(2009)

Heads You Win

(2019)

Short Stories/Novellas

Old Love

(1990)

The Grass is Always Greener

(2000)

Cheap at Half the Price

(2011)

Never Stop on the Motorway

(2011)

In the Eye of the Beholder

(2011)

The Senior Vice President

(2017)

It Can't be October Already

(2017)

A Wasted Hour

(2017)

Plays

Beyond Reasonable Doubt

(1987)

Children's

Willy Visits The Square World

(1980)

By Royal Appointment

(1980)

Willy And The Killer Kipper

(1981)

The First Miracle

(1994)

Short Story Collections

A Quiver Full of Arrows

(1980)

Fools, Knaves, and Heroes

(1989)

Twelve Red Herrings

(1994)

To Cut a Long Story Short

(1997)

The Collected Short Stories

(1997)

A Twist in the Tale

(2000)

Cat O'Nine Tales and Other Stories

(2006)

And Thereby Hangs a Tale

(2010)

The New Collected Short Stories

(2011)

Four Warned

(2014)

Tell Tale

(2017)

The Short, The Long and the Tall

(2020)

Non-Fiction

The Gospel According to Judas by Benjamin Iscariot

(2007)

A Prison Diary Non-Fiction

A Prison Diary

(2002)

Purgatory

(2005)

Heaven

(2006)

Little Kingdoms

The Ridiculous Race

(2024)

Dance of the Underpants

(2024)

Anthologies

The Grown-Ups' Book Of Books

(1999)

Suspense Magazine June 2013

(2013)

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