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About The Book
A Newsweek and Reader's Digest most-anticipated read of 2023.
In the thrilling first crime novel from the former director of the FBI, a murder investigation reveals deadly connections between high-ranking politicians and the mafia.
The gripping crime fiction debut from former FBI director James Comey takes readers deep inside the world of lawyers and investigators working to solve a murder while navigating the treacherous currents of modern politics and the mob.
When a years-long case against a powerful mobster finally cracks and an unimpeachable witness takes the stand, federal prosecutor Nora Carleton is looking forward to putting the defendant away for good. The mobster, though, has other plans. As the witness's testimony concludes, a note is passed to the prosecution offering up information into the assassination of a disgraced former New York governor, murdered in his penthouse apartment just days before. It's enough to blow the case wide open, and to send Nora into a high-stakes investigation of conspiracy, corruption, and danger.
Drawing from the author's decades in federal law enforcement, including his years in Manhattan as a mob prosecutor and later the chief federal prosecutor, Central Park West is a fast-paced legal thriller with an intriguing plot enriched by real-life details and experiences. That unique perspective gives the novel much of its allure, but it's the unforgettable characters, shocking twists, and courtroom scenes as authentic as they are dramatic that will leave readers looking forward to more from this bold new talent in the genre.
About The Author
Since graduating from the College of William and Mary in 1982 and the University of Chicago Law School in 1985, James Comey has been a prosecutor, defense lawyer, general counsel, teacher, writer, and leader. He most recently served in the US government as the Director of the FBI. His best-selling book, A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership was published in 2018 and was made into a 2020 television limited series. His second book, Saving Justice: Truth, Transparency, and Trust, also a New York Times best-seller, was published in 2021. His debut crime novel, Central Park West (2023), was a national bestseller, the first of a planned series of crime novels featuring attorney Nora Carleton. His newest book is Westport (2024), also a crime novel.
Product Details
- Publisher: The Mysterious Press (May 7, 2024)
- Length: 360 pages
- ISBN13: 9781613165461
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Raves and Reviews
"A nonstop thrill ride! Central Park West is a masterful blend of legal thriller, police procedural and psychological drama. And it's populated with some of the best heroes and most evil villains to come along in years. Bravo!"
– Jeffery Deaver, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Lincoln Rhyme series
"James Comey's intimate knowledge of law enforcement makes Central Park West a winning legal thriller, but the book is so much more than an insider's account. Memorable characters, a gripping plot, and breathless pacing combine for a truly outstanding debut—one that announces a bold new talent in the mystery genre."
– Harlan Coben, New York Times #1 bestselling author of I Will Find You
"Central Park West is a great read. Brimming with been-there-done-that authority, it's clear James Comey knows this world like the back of his hand. And he delivers it with the addictive style of an expert storyteller."
– Michael Connelly, New York Times #1 bestseller of the Harry Bosch series and Desert Star
"Comey's experience as a New York City mob prosecutor brings plenty of credibility to this fast-paced legal drama."
– Reader's Digest
"A kaleidoscopic crime novel . . . solid and convincing, and its secret sauce is the lived-in details that can only come from someone familiar with those five steps leading up from Centre Street."
– Publishers Weekly
"It's undeniable that [Comey's] experience brings a plethora of realism to his first attempt at writing fiction.. . . This one will surprise a good number of readers with how good it is."
– Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy
"Central Park West is a fine debut in the challenging arena of legal thrillers, and James Comey's next venture in the genre will be most welcome."
– NY Journal of Books
"James Comey's knowledge of the friction between state and federal agencies provides grist for the collision of two made-in-tabloid-heaven cases."
– AirMail
"A terrific legal thriller. . .. Comey knows this world and brilliantly shines a light on the machinations of justice."
– Criminal Element
"Both a fascinating procedural and a courtroom drama, there is much to like about this novel, and how it rings with authenticity."
– Manila Bulletin
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