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Whilst the case against Kyra goes ahead, Nora and others strengthen their efforts to get to the truth. Kyra’s guilt is seemingly assured from the court antics. The Judge is informed that “the federal authorities are actively investigating to determine who killed Tony Burke…the feds told some or all of this to the DA’s office, which has not provided anything about it to the defense.” COMEY: Oh, he can. And I think at least the accounts that I've read of the civil trial involving E. Jean Carroll against Donald Trump show that he can. But a jury was selected in that case that included one person in particular, as I call, who was a regular follower of right-wing media on radio and a lot of people who hadn't followed the news. Yes, he can get a fair trial. Now, of course, he'll take a flamethrower to it. KELLY: ...And spoke to my colleague Ailsa Chang about your last book. And you told her the best thing that could happen to Donald Trump would be for him to be ignored, to be standing on the front lawn at Mar-a-Lago in his bathrobe, shouting at passing cars. Do you stand by that? When I aheard that former FBI director, James Comey, had written a crime novel I was intrigued. I mean, who is better placed and knowledgeable about the US legal system. I was pleasantly impressed with Central Park West, it has all the elements of a great crime/legal thriller and it all worked so well together. I am a fan and hope he will continue to write fiction.
Let’s welcome James Comey to the group of crime novelists who really know what goes on behind the scenes — his knowledgeable descriptions in this debut novel assure you that he has insider knowledge about the way federal attorneys and FBI agents really work (not as lone wolves with secret past personal histories driving them forward).James Comey combines his insider knowledge of every level of the justice system with a natural storytelling voice to create a winning debut in Central Park West. More books, please.”
Central Park West is a truly outstanding debut novel, a sophisticated and engaging legal thriller that grabs the reader from the opening scene and doesn’t let go until the surprising ending. In between the author weaves an intricate and stylish story with vivid characters, playing out in a brilliant New York setting. Comey knows exactly how things work at the FBI and DOJ, andCentral Park Westopens a door into a fascinating and complex world of tradecraft, criminal investigation, political corruption, legal wrangling, and murder. I loved this book—highly, highly recommended!” After Nora drops Sophie off at school, she hurries to her office at Manhattan's St. Andrew's Plaza..... I do. My wife is my ideas person. Her view is that it’s too close to write about now. I have in mind doing a trilogy [of novels] based in New York. And I’d like to write a trilogy based in Virginia, where I was a prosecutor for many years. And then I’d like to take readers inside the White House and the FBI and the justice department of the CIA. I’ve spent a lot of time in those places. is Kyra’s defense attorney, a former federal law enforcement officer of some kind, now working at a In the thrilling first crime novel from the former director of the FBI, a murder investigation reveals deadly connections between high-ranking politicians and themafia.
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Thank you to Mysterious Press/ W.W. Norton and Company and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review! I'm halfway through chapter 3 and it's probably too soon to be making negative comments about James Comey's ability to write fiction, but I hope this 'crime novel' effort will start to impress me positively as my listening progresses." In the Mafia trial, when it appears that Frenchie's evidence will convict D'Amico, the mobster secretly passes a note to the prosecution team, in an effort to make a deal. The missive says D'Amico has information about who REALLY killed former governor Tony Burke.....and it's not Tony's wife Kyra but rather a Mafia assassin. Unfortunately D'Amico is shot before he can spill the beans, and he's found with a dead canary in his mouth - a warning to those who might cooperate with law enforcement. COMEY: Because an editor of nonfiction nudged me to, and at first, I resisted. And the farther I got from the work, easier it became to think about giving it a shot. And so I decided to try and found it addictive. And now I want this to be my job. Few people are as widely despised in American public life as former FBI Director James Comey. Many on the left believe (fairly) that his actions during the 2016 presidential campaign resulted in the election of Donald Trump, while many on the right blame him (preposterously) for having the audacity to authorize a criminal investigation to determine whether the Trump campaign was working with the Russian government.
FBI Special Agent Jessica Watson - a fresh-out-of-Quantico agent with smooth dark skin and a short afro; Drawing on James Comey's thirty years in federal law enforcement, Central Park West is a fast-paced thriller, bursting with tension and authenticity – perfect for fans of John Grisham.
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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 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.” A terrific legal thriller…. Comey knows this world and brilliantly shines a light on the machinations of justice." Criminal Element James Comey combines his insider knowledge of every level of the justice system with a natural storytelling voice to create a winning debut in Central Park West. More books, please!” There are many who have had their time in the limelight that try their hand at writing. Some are successful, while others fall flat. James Comey had a wonderful history working within the FBI on both criminal and legal matters, though his firing left him with a fair bit of time on his hands. This venture into writing has shown that he is capable of spinning a story and keeping the reader enthralled. A powerful narrative that moves at a swift pace, balancing courtroom drama with the underlying investigative prowess, proves to be the cornerstone of this great piece. Strong characters, some of whom with great roots that could develop into a strong series, emerge throughout the book, leaving the reader begging to know more. There are various plots twists that build and keep the reader wanting to learn just a little more as they make their way through the story. For his first work of fiction, James Comey has all the elements of a great novel. I can only wonder if there will be more, Nora Carleton or another powerful protagonist. Whatever the future holds, I will keep an eye out for more by Comey, as he is surely at the top of his game in this crowded genre.
KELLY: Really? I did see that you've already written the sequel to this, so this is not just a fling for you. COMEY: Well, both. I mean, he's trying to channel something that I learned through my career - that there's a difference between truth and justice. You can know something in your heart of hearts, but the justice system is built around the question of, can you prove it? But it's something you learn when you deal with cases. Bad people sometimes get away, and we've set up the system that way so that we reduce the chances of innocent people, of good people being unfairly convicted. The investigative group disappears down several rabbit holes before the evidence they need surfaces. Central Park Westis a truly outstanding debut novel, a sophisticated and engaging legal thriller that grabs the reader from the opening scene and doesn’t let go until the surprising ending. In between the author weaves an intricate and stylish story with vivid characters, playing out in a brilliant New York setting. Comey knows exactly how things work at the FBI and DOJ, andCentral Park Westopens a door into a fascinating and complex world of tradecraft, criminal investigation, political corruption, legal wrangling, and murder. I loved this book—highly, highly recommended!" Douglas Preston Yes, I saw it so early that I resisted that sense to begin with. But something I was seeing was reminding me of scenes from my prosecutorial life. Those impressions can be misleading. But this one was dead on.Who is better than a former FBI director to pen a crime/legal thriller! This gritty debut was actually really good. The authors extensive experience of the judicial and legal system was evident throughout the novel. Well paced with a powerful narrative it expertly balanced two separate trials. Both with high stakes, lots of action and lots of courtroom drama. You wrote in your memoir, A Higher Loyalty , of your immediate sense that President Trump shared characteristics with some of those mafia mob bosses you had prosecuted. In particular in the demand for loyalty above truth…
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