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Central Park West: A Crime Novel Kindle Edition

by James Comey (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 3,415 ratings
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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.
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An Amazon Best Book of June 2023: If the name of debut thriller writer James Comey sounds unexpectedly familiar, it’s because you know him better as a former FBI director, with a starring role in an infamous election. But if Central Park West is any indication, expect to hear much more from him on the crime fiction front. Comey’s novel is basically a legal thriller, but there’s nothing basic about the expert plotting, vivid, memorable characters—with especially strong female leads—or fascinating inside baseball look at the world of federal prosecutions in Manhattan. Comey was himself a mob prosecutor back in the day, and his use of ripped from the headlines plot threads, deftly paired with authoritative accounts of the jockeying, politics, corruption, and protocols, never falls short of gripping. This is a must-read real deal, from a man who has been where his characters—especially federal prosecutor Nora Carleton—are, and knows that truth and justice may not be one and the same. —Vannessa Cronin, Amazon Editor --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

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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. Central Park West is his first crime novel. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BGCPC4D2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mysterious Press (May 30, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 30, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1633 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 335 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1837932670
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James Comey served as the seventh Director of the FBI, from 2013 until May 9, 2017, when he was fired by Donald Trump.

A Yonkers, New York native, Jim Comey attended the College of William and Mary and the University of Chicago Law School. After law school, Comey returned to New York and joined the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York as an Assistant U.S. Attorney. There, he took on numerous crimes, most notably organized crime in the case of the United States v. John Gambino, et al. Afterwards, Comey became an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia, where he handled the high-profile case that followed the 1996 terrorist attack on the U.S. military’s Khobar Towers in Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

Comey returned to New York after 9/11 to become the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. At the end of 2003, he was tapped to be the Deputy Attorney General at the Department of Justice (DOJ) under then-U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft and moved to the Washington, D.C. area.

Comey left DOJ in 2005 to serve as General Counsel and Senior Vice President at defense contractor Lockheed Martin. Five years later, he joined Bridgewater Associates, a Connecticut-based investment fund, as its General Counsel. In early 2013, Comey became a Lecturer in Law, a Senior Research Scholar, and Hertog Fellow in National Security Law at Columbia Law School.

After he was fired as FBI Director, Comey held the King Lecture Chair in Public Policy at Howard University for 2017-18 and served as a Distinguished Lecturer in Public Policy at William and Mary for 2018-2019. In September 2020, his first book, "A Higher Loyalty," was made into a Showtime limited series, "The Comey Rule."

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pat hoppe
5.0 out of 5 stars wow! really great‼️
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2024
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The first part of the novel did not give. Me enough information about the characters to “see” them, but the plot took over and I was hooked. Very specific writing about the law…. I like learning! It was a fun read with lots of surprises…… great job, Jim!
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carolynmharper
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
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This is Comey territory—NY state courts, federal courts, and the FBI. I appreciate that, even when loose ends are tied up, they really aren’t. That seems more realistic than everything being cut and dried. The storyline seems believable to someone with no knowledge of criminal procedures beyond what I’ve seen on TV. It’s well-told but not as gripping as I expected.
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Your Grace
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Gift for my legal-mystery-loving wife
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2024
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My wife loves a good mystery story involving lawyers, courts and good storytelling. Comey lives less than a mile from our youngest son and his family. We all admire Comey for his courage when faced with an attempt to pervert the law. My wife enjoyed the book, that is enough for me to give this 5 stars.
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Carolyn Brown Heinz
3.0 out of 5 stars Capable but something's missing
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2023
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I bought this hot off the press, for some reason. Comey brings deep knowledge of how things work in the law. Competent book, yet something seems missing. The long trial of the innocent accused is tedious; perhaps it's too much of a cookie-cutter plot. The bad guys are pretty much unknowable.
PS: a slim and sexy assassin is not going to be a regular drinker of 1500-calorie Starbucks' special coffees.
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Mjr
4.0 out of 5 stars Really Liked It
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2024
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This was good combination of legal drama, mafia, and murder mystery. I wasn’t ever able to figure out how it would all come together. It was a good read overall.
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Carolina Scotty
5.0 out of 5 stars I agree with Michael Connolly‘s review
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024
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”Five steps” is a repeated phrase in this book, which might make dedicated watchers of Law & Order laugh out loud. it wouldn’t surprise me to see a cage match between James Comey and Dick Wolf.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read!!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
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I was truly surprised about how goof this book turned out to be. I've spent the last two nights reading until 3:00 AM just to finish it. I have read both of Mr Comey's books, one non fiction and this one his first novel and I have only one question. Will there be more? Because I will read them.
Great plot with numerous twists and turns until the final unveiling.
A five stars.out of five stars. Highly recommend!!!
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Tom Riddell
4.0 out of 5 stars A Very Good Crime Novel! Well Done!
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2023
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Given the author's long career and background in the criminal justice field, I was intrigued to dive into this crime case and to see if Comey could take the leap from non-fiction to fiction; and to reveal a little more of what goes on behind the scenes of a criminal investigation and how it all plays out in court. I was not disappointed. The characters were interesting, and the plot had enough drama and excitement to hold me to the page and there was a twist at the end that pushed it a little higher up on my rating scale. I think the inner workings of our justice system isn't quite understood or appreciated by the average American who is watching it from the outside. Comey's Crime Novel reveals both the good and the not so good components of how justice is approached in America. Do the good guys always win? No, they don't. In this true to life fictional story deals are made that would make many law-abiding citizens cringe but it is the way that it is done. It can be messy and deadly, and it can haunt many people like Comey for the rest of their lives.

I hope Mr. Comey continues his new career as both a non-fiction and fictional writer. He is very good at it. I loved Central Park West: A Crime Novel.
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Janice J. Richardson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in Canada on June 25, 2023
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This book has twists and turns, mystery and deception. Some characters are likable and realistic, some that aren't so likeable bring the drama. Courtroom and family life add to the mix, making this a great read. The ending was a surprise, didn't see it coming. Definitely in the top three favourite books I've read this year.
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5.0 out of 5 stars BRILLIANT - can't say any more
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 8, 2024
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Plot, characterisations and descriptive text made this THE most enjoyable read. I don't known the setting but it was brilliantly brought to life and a great plot. Looking forward to reading his next work.
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SI
3.0 out of 5 stars A Tad Disappointing
Reviewed in Germany on July 16, 2023
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After reading both of Comey's non fiction works and really enjoying them, I had high expectations. Unfortunately (in spite of my great respect for the author and his integrity) I struggled to connect with any of the characters in this novel. The descriptions of legal proceedings were detailed and interesting, as were the investigative elements. But overall, the book was not outstanding.
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Dee
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in Australia on November 16, 2023
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This was a great thriller enjoyed from cover to cover
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James Brydon
4.0 out of 5 stars very entertaining, and well worthy of the hype that attended its publication
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 27, 2023
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I was initially wary about reading this, worried that the hype around it might be deceptive. The author is, after all, James Comey, former head of the FBI, who was peremptorily dismissed in 2017 by President Trump. I wondered whether it was the back story that had really been behind all the plaudits strewn over the cover. Indeed, owing to my Jock parsimony, it was only because I was offered the Kindle version at a bargain price that I decided to take a punt on it.

In fact, my fears were unfounded, and this is a very enjoyable legal thriller, following the investigation and subsequent prosecutions arising from the murder of a former Governor of New York. Comey highlights the tensions between the local District Attorney’s office and its federal counterpart, and different investigative approaches adopted by the New York Police department and the FBI.

Comey does not waste much time developing his characters – this is a plot driven story, but none the worse for that. In the tradition of John Grisham and the recent flood of legal thriller writers, he keeps the story moving, but never compromises its plausibility.

I am a huge fan of Michael Connelly, and would have to say that this book lacks the polish of his novels featuring Mickey Haller, the ‘Lincoln Lawyer’. Still, Connelly has been writing novels for more than thirty years, while I believe this is Comey’s first. I hope it won’t be his last.
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