Next in Line by Jeffrey Archer is the fifth novel in the William Warwick series, blending crime, politics, and royal intrigue. Set in 1988, the story sees Detective Chief Inspector William Warwick and his team assigned to protect the Royal Family during a time of heightened security threats. As tensions rise, Warwick uncovers a complex web of corruption and conspiracy within Scotland Yard itself. Meanwhile, criminal mastermind Miles Faulkner resurfaces with a daring scheme of his own. With reputations and lives on the line, Warwick must balance loyalty and justice in a gripping race against time.
