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Central Park West
the unmissable debut legal thriller by the former director of the FBI
Series: A Nora Carleton Legal Thriller
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See moreThe debut novel by former Director of the FBI, James Comey. A federal prosecutor's case against the Mob is blown wide open with a shocking revelation.
The debut novel by former Director of the FBI, James Comey. A federal prosecutor's case against the Mob is blown wide open with a shocking revelation.
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PREORDER JAMES COMEY'S BREATHTAKING NEW LEGAL THRILLER RED VERDICT NOW!
'The plot goes like a train . . . vivid and compelling' Ian Rankin
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 whose testimony will lock the defendant away for good.
But the courtroom is an unpredictable place. While the killing of a disgraced former governor appears unconnected to the trial, the fallout from his death means a guilty verdict hangs in the balance.
Desperate to stop the mobster walking free, Nora investigates the darker side of the city to find out how everything connects. The more she uncovers, the deeper the corruption runs. And Nora knows better than most that the truth is a fragile thing – especially in court.
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.
Reviews for Central Park West
'An accomplished debut.' Sunday Times
'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
'Grabs the reader from the opening scene and doesn’t let go.' Douglas Preston
Readers love the Nora Carleton series!
'Mafia, murders and with enough twists to send me up a few blind alleys... thrilling'
'One of those books that I just couldn't put down'
'Brilliant and fast paced'
'Has the feel of early John Grisham'
'A high octane ride... Absolutely every you could wish for in a thriller'
Series: A Nora Carleton Legal Thriller
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Central Park West
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...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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PREORDER JAMES COMEY'S BREATHTAKING NEW LEGAL THRILLER RED VERDICT NOW! New York lawyer Nora Carleton faces her biggest case yet in this gripping legal thriller and Times Book of the Month from the former director of the FBI, James Comey. EVEN FREE SPEECH HAS ITS PRICE. Nora Carleton is back working as a federal prosecutor in New York, but her...Hardback$5499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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PREORDER JAMES COMEY'S BREATHTAKING NEW LEGAL THRILLER RED VERDICT NOW! New York lawyer Nora Carleton faces her biggest case yet in this gripping legal thriller and Times Book of the Month from the former director of the FBI, James Comey. EVEN FREE SPEECH HAS ITS PRICE. Nora Carleton is back working as a federal prosecutor in New York, but her...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Westport
THE LAWYER DOESN’T NEED TO SAVE HER CLIENT. SHE NEEDS TO SAVE HERSELF. Nora Carleton left her career as a federal prosecutor in New York to keep her daughter safe. She thought she was moving away from danger – until she finds herself implicated in the brutal murder of her new colleague. Helen and Nora were working on a confidential...Hardback$4699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Central Park West
PREORDER JAMES COMEY'S BREATHTAKING NEW LEGAL THRILLER RED VERDICT NOW!'The plot goes like a train . . . vivid and compelling' Ian RankinOne 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 whose testimony will lock the defendant...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3699Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid September -
FDR Drive
Preorder James Comey's breathtaking new legal thriller Red Verdict now! New York lawyer Nora Carleton faces her biggest case yet in this gripping legal thriller and Times Book of the Month from the former director of the FBI, James Comey. Even free speech has its price. Nora Carleton is back working as a federal prosecutor in New York, but her...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Pre-orderRed Verdict
In the most crucial case of her career, US Attorney Nora Carleton must confront a murderous espionage plot that risks the security of the United States. The unmissable new legal thriller from the former director of the FBI. THE MURDER OF THE YEAR. THE TRIAL OF THE CENTURY. An influential defence company executive sits down for dinner at an exclusive...Hardback$4899Unit price /UnavailableOut 29 Sep 2026Pre-order -
Westport
Preorder James Comey's breathtaking new legal thriller Red Verdict now! A gripping new case for Nora Carleton written by the former director of the FBI. With an unmatched knowledge of the legal world, no one writes a legal thriller quite like James Comey... The lawyer doesn’t need to save her client. She needs to save herself. Nora Carleton left her...PaperbackSold Out
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781837932689
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 June 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 148.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 336
About the Author
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.
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Central Park West
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...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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PREORDER JAMES COMEY'S BREATHTAKING NEW LEGAL THRILLER RED VERDICT NOW! New York lawyer Nora Carleton faces her biggest case yet in this gripping legal thriller and Times Book of the Month from the former director of the FBI, James Comey. EVEN FREE SPEECH HAS ITS PRICE. Nora Carleton is back working as a federal prosecutor in New York, but her...Hardback$5499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
FDR Drive
PREORDER JAMES COMEY'S BREATHTAKING NEW LEGAL THRILLER RED VERDICT NOW! New York lawyer Nora Carleton faces her biggest case yet in this gripping legal thriller and Times Book of the Month from the former director of the FBI, James Comey. EVEN FREE SPEECH HAS ITS PRICE. Nora Carleton is back working as a federal prosecutor in New York, but her...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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THE LAWYER DOESN’T NEED TO SAVE HER CLIENT. SHE NEEDS TO SAVE HERSELF. Nora Carleton left her career as a federal prosecutor in New York to keep her daughter safe. She thought she was moving away from danger – until she finds herself implicated in the brutal murder of her new colleague. Helen and Nora were working on a confidential...Hardback$4699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
FDR Drive
Preorder James Comey's breathtaking new legal thriller Red Verdict now! New York lawyer Nora Carleton faces her biggest case yet in this gripping legal thriller and Times Book of the Month from the former director of the FBI, James Comey. Even free speech has its price. Nora Carleton is back working as a federal prosecutor in New York, but her...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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Red Verdict
In the most crucial case of her career, US Attorney Nora Carleton must confront a murderous espionage plot that risks the security of the United States. The unmissable new legal thriller from the former director of the FBI. THE MURDER OF THE YEAR. THE TRIAL OF THE CENTURY. An influential defence company executive sits down for dinner at an exclusive...Hardback$4899Unit price /UnavailableOut 29 Sep 2026Pre-order -
Westport
Preorder James Comey's breathtaking new legal thriller Red Verdict now! A gripping new case for Nora Carleton written by the former director of the FBI. With an unmatched knowledge of the legal world, no one writes a legal thriller quite like James Comey... The lawyer doesn’t need to save her client. She needs to save herself. Nora Carleton left her...PaperbackSold Out
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