Jeffrey Archer's 'End Game': The Final Chapter of a Legendary Writing Career
October 11, 2025
Jeffrey Archer, now 85, continues to write and promote his final novel, End Game, which concludes the William Warwick series, a spin-off from The Clifton Chronicles.
The William Warwick series traces his career from constable to security chief for the 2012 London Olympics, with End Game depicting his role during the Games.
Archer's work spans themes like art fraud, drug cartels, royal protection, and counter-terrorism, with a notable shock at the widespread drug abuse in Britain.
He based William Warwick on a real police superintendent, Johnny Sutherland, but added risks and rule-breaking traits to create a more complex character.
Since his first book in 1976, Archer has gained popularity worldwide, especially in India, where Kane and Abel has become a story of aspiration and hard work for generations.
Archer emphasizes his meticulous writing process, involving multiple drafts and careful proofreading, such as changing a scene from a death discovery to a widow realizing her husband's death.
Archer incorporated real incidents from the Olympics into End Game, including narrowly averted disasters, challenging readers to identify which events actually occurred.
He is working on what he calls his final book, a detailed project set around September 15, 1941, during WWII, based on extensive research and careful drafting.
Archer enjoys significant popularity in India, with his books resonating among cricket legends and a deal with Applause Entertainment to adapt six of his novels into Indian series.
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The Hindu • Oct 10, 2025
Jeffrey Archer bids farewell with a novel bigger than Kane and Abel