What are Jeffrey Archer books like ?

I read Kane and Abel donkeys years ago, and thought it was good.

This was about 40 years ago though, my taste may have changed!

Same here, Calendargirl, I read (and enjoyed) some of his books back in the 70s.. Kane and Abel, Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less, Shall We Tell the President? The fact that I didn’t carry on reading his books probably shows that I wasn’t that impressed, but if I were you I’d risk the 99p.

I, too, enjoyed Kane and Abel and Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less. Don’t really know why I haven’t read any more.

I find his books really good!

I used to enjoy reading his books but be careful- sometimes one had to read the previous book to have half an idea of what was going on.

I love thrillers so my favourites are Michael Connolly, Quentin Jardine and Faye Kellerman to name a few.

Thanks for the feedback. I will check out your suggestions Charleygirl5 ?

Really enjoyed Kane & Abel read it years ago, also read all the books in the Clifton Chronicles. I really enjoy the books I have read of his . I’d definitely give them a go

I have read all of his books, just finished the latest, Nothing ventured. I did not enjoy the latest as much his earlier novels but it was still worth reading.

C**p basically was unanimous vote from my book group. We only read one!

I really enjoyed them back in the 1980s, I haven't read any of the older ones again but like his newer ones.

Train books. Easy read on the journey, not too worried if you leave it behind!

You did make me laugh Greeneyed. Just say it as it is, my kind of gal. ??

They're quite easy reading. Not too taxing on the brain. Quite enjoyable. Worth a try I'd say.

I read Jane and Abel ages ago too. Not only did I find it a great page turner but scenes fro.m it often pop up in my memory even now. Have also read others; they do often come in series though, so you have to read them in order.

Kane and Abel of course!

The critics slated JA books, so of course they're immensely popular. Good escapist stuff...

Definitely worth 99pence. Some of his books are great.

Same here Calendargirl.and the sequil was the Prodical Daughter.
I really enjoyed them both.
Th eRiver God by Willbur Smith was also a good read and Jane Eual`s books starting with Clan of cave bear.

A friend brought one into Hospital for me and I actually liked it, I might venture another one sometime.

I was once at a writers’ do where a much less successful author than JA was speaking. Having told us that he was a friend of hers, she went on to say in a very patronising tone, ‘But of course he can’t write‘ - by which of course she meant in a more literary style.

As I thought to myself at the time, I bet you wish you had his facility for page-turning storytelling - and his mega-sales though!
I remember reading Not a Penny More, Not A Penny Less, and thinking how clever the plot was, especially since he’d written it (IIRC) after losing just about everything.

The Clifton books are brilliant - couldn't wait to read the next in the series as they all ended in cliffhangers!! Recommended them to my rather sniffy friend (a self-confessed literary "snob") who also got hooked!

Never read one, wouldn't give him a penny of my money.

After reading this thread I think I will risk 99p and get a JA book put on my kindle.
Thanks to all those who put positive posts!

Useful feedback folks, thanks. Next month I am having foot surgery and have to put my feet up for 2 weeks so I want to get my Kindle full of excellent books to keep me from wandering around. ?