Central Park West: the unmissable debut legal thriller of the year

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'The plot goes like a train . . . vivid and compelling' IAN RANKIN The trial of the century. One chance to crack the case. A million ways to lose. Federal prosecutor Nora Carleton has spent years building a case against a powerful New York mobster. She finally has a star witness: an insider whose testimony will lock the defendant away for good. But the courtroom can be an unpredictable place. While the killing of a disgraced former governor appears unconnected to the trial, the fallout from his death makes a guilty verdict hang in the balance. Desperate to stop the mobster from walking free, Nora investigates the darker side of the city to understand how everything connects. The more she uncovers, the deeper the corruption runs. There are dangerous people who will do anything to stop her from finding the truth. But Nora knows better than most that the truth is a fragile thing especially in court. The thrilling debut novel from former director of the FBI and #1 New York Times bestseller James Comey, drawing on his thirty years in federal law enforcement perfect for fans of John Grisham. Reviews for Central Park West 'A masterful blend of legal thriller, police procedural and psychological drama' Jeffery Deaver 'Hard to believe Central Park West is a first novel . . . This is the sort of debut publishers dream of.' Ian Rankin 'Truly outstanding . . . Grabs the reader from the opening scene and doesnt let go' Douglas Preston

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'A great read. Brimming with been-there-done-that authority... 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
'A masterful blend of legal thriller, police procedural and psychological drama.' -- Jeffery Deaver
'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
'Truly outstanding . . . Grabs the reader from the opening scene and doesnt let go.' -- Douglas Preston
'James Comey combines his insider knowledge of every level of the justice system with a natural storytelling voice to create a winning debut. More books, please.' -- Alafair Burke
Fast-moving and authentic, it grips like a vice and proves that the former FBI chief has a promising future in fiction * Daily Mail *
'Comeys experience as a New York City mob prosecutor brings plenty of credibility to this fast-paced legal drama.' * Reader's Digest *
An accomplished debut * The Sunday Times *
[A] clever legal thriller * Literary Review *
'I loved this novel... Its a modern good guys vs the bad guys story in which nearly all of the good guys are actually strong, smart, steely women. Its a smart and satisfying read that I could not recommend more highly.' -- Nicolle Wallace
[A] twisty American legal thriller and a very good one at that... zing[s] with tension * SHOTS Magazine *
Comey...has a lot of fun with this very readable debut novel - it's not easy to make legal proceedings as compelling as this on the page * The Times *
A powerful mix of courtroom drama, police procedural and psychological thriller * Sunday Express *
If you enjoy either FBI investigations or courtroom jugglery, you're bound to like this debut combining the best of both worlds * The Morning Star *
An engrossingly twisty thriller... very tightly plotted...twisty * The Spectator Book Club Podcast *
Terrific courtroom scenes and a splendidly serpentine plot * Irish Independent *
Comey, a former director of the FBI, brings impressive insider knowhow to a twisty contemporary legal thriller * Financial Times *
Theres plenty of action. Plenty of bodies. And a satisfying denouement. Recommended for fans of legal procedurals or New York crime * Law Institute Journal *

Author Bio

James Comey was born in New York City and attended the College of William and Mary and Chicago Law School. He worked as an assistant district attorney in New York, prosecuting organised crime figures, and on terrorism cases as assistant DA in Virginia. He moved into federal law enforcement, serving as the seventh Director of the FBI from 2013 until May 9, 2017, when he was fired by President Donald Trump. Central Park West is his first novel.