Add these books by Jeffrey Archer to your reading list
Jeffrey Archer is a popular English author who has amassed a fine share of fans, followers, and awards with his incredible works. Although his writing is simple, his novels are known for their uncanny endings, twists, and revelations. He was also the former mayor of London and is a bestselling author. Here are the top five Jeffrey Archer novels you must read today.
'Not A Penny More, Not A Penny Less'
This 1976 novel is Archer's first book and is believed to have been inspired by the author's own experience of facing near-bankruptcy. The story revolves around four European men who get tricked and lose their money to wealthy criminal Harvey Metcalfe. The unlikely group of men comes together to take revenge against Metcalfe and get their hard-earned money back through a well-thought plan.
'Kane and Abel'
Kane and Abel was published in 1979 and was ranked number one on New York Times Bestseller list. The novel tells the tale of two men who share the same birthday but are completely different from each other. Over a period of 60 years and three generations, the two battle for success and triumph that only one of them can have.
'Honour Among Thieves'
Published in 1993, Honour Among Thieves tells the fictional story of the American Declaration of Independence getting stolen by Saddam Hussein to humiliate the USA over its win against Iraq in the 1991 Gulf War. Later, the Iraqi dictator burns the declaration publicly after several attempts to recover it. In this novel, Archer shows the various evil schemes of Hussein to humiliate the USA.
'The Fourth Estate'
Published in 1996, The Fourth Estate discusses the mass media and press and is said to have been inspired by real-life media personalities Robert Maxwell and Rupert Murdoch. The novel tells the story of two powerful media bosses from different backgrounds and their battle to build the biggest media territory in the world. However, overreach and arrogance result in financial mishaps and disastrous consequences.
'False Impression'
This mystery novel by Archer was published in 2005 and the storyline explores the idea of conspiracy and thrill as it talks about real-life events like the 9/11 attacks on New York. The story takes you through several countries and continents where a woman tries to sell a van Gogh painting to a Japanese steel magnate. Check out more such book recommendations.
