Westport

She’s the lawyer. But now she’s the one on trial.

A red canoe sits abandoned on Seymour Rock, right where the Saugatuck River meets Long Island Sound. The elegantly dressed corpse of a woman lies inside...

In Westport by James Comey, Nora Carleton has left the high-speed hustle of New York City to become the lead counsel at Saugatuck Associates, the world's largest hedge fund. Her new life offers a slower pace, a predictability she hoped would bring tranquillity. However, her newfound peace is shattered when her colleague and close friend, Helen, is brutally murdered. To make matters worse, Nora finds herself facing the looming spectre of suspicion as the prime suspect in the case.

As the investigation unfolds, Nora recalls the months leading up to Helen's death. The two were in the midst of probing into a sinister plot within the company: someone was leveraging insider information to undermine Saugatuck's investments. Nora is convinced that this elusive saboteur is the key to unlocking the mystery behind Helen’s murder and, ultimately, proving her own innocence. But time is running out.

Nora enlists the help of her old allies from the US Attorney’s office, Benny Dugan, a seasoned Mafia investigator, and Carmen Garcia, a sharp-witted attorney. Together, they embark on a desperate quest to unearth evidence that could exonerate Nora, all while navigating the treacherous waters of corporate deceit and danger. Failure is not an option, as the consequence would be Nora's life behind bars.

Reviews for James Comey

'A great read. Brimming with been-there-done-that authority.' Michael Connelly

'A masterful blend of legal thriller, police procedural and psychological drama.' Jeffery Deaver

'A bold new talent in the mystery genre.' Harlan Coben