Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Jeffrey Archer Dies at 86, Leaving One More Chapter
Jeffrey Archer was a famous British writer who died at 86.
He wrote 59 books during his career.
His first novel came out in 1976.
Some of his popular books were Kane and Abel and the Clifton Chronicles.
His final planned novel, Adam and Eve, was published after his death.
Archer once said he wanted his gravestone to say that he still had another chapter to write.
He also enjoyed cricket, politics and Indian food.
He often visited India and liked its cities, though he preferred food that was not too spicy.
Bestselling British author Jeffrey Archer died Monday at age 86, according to the article.
Archer wrote 59 books, beginning with his 1976 novel Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less.
His planned final novel, Adam and Eve, was published posthumously on Tuesday.
His best-known works included Kane and Abel, As the Crow Flies and the seven-book Clifton Chronicles.
Archer said he wanted his epitaph to read, “I've still got another chapter to write.”
- Who
- British author Jeffrey Archer.
- What
- Archer died at 86; his final planned novel, Adam and Eve, was published posthumously, and he had said he wanted his epitaph to read, “I've still got another chapter to write.”
- When
- He died on Monday at age 86; Adam and Eve was published Tuesday. The article does not give calendar dates.
- Where
- The article reports his death but does not specify where it occurred; Archer was a frequent visitor to India.
- Why
- Not stated; the article focuses on his writing career, final novel and personal interests.
- Age at death
- 86
- Books authored
- 59
- First novel
- Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less (1976)
- Final planned novel
- Adam and Eve; published posthumously
- Epitaph he wanted
- “I've still got another chapter to write.”
- Notable works
- Kane and Abel; As the Crow Flies; First Among Equals; the seven-book Clifton Chronicles
- Interests mentioned
- Writing, cricket, politics, singing and Indian food