Central Park West

A Crime Novel

By: James Comey

Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell

In the thrilling first crime novel from former FBI director James Comey, a murder investigation reveals deadly connections between high-ranking politicians and the mafia

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 listeners looking forward to more from this bold new talent in the genre.

©2023 James Comey (P)2023 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books

Loved this book! Very entertaining!!

A message to James Comey,

After reading “A Higher Loyalty Truth, Lies, and Leadership”, I was compelled to immediately read this book, “Central Park West” to explore your first venture into the realm of fiction. When I finished the first book, I promised myself I was going to read it a second time, which I may do very soon. However, I was curious to read your first attempt at fiction. As an author myself of historical fiction and suspense thrillers, I have to say to you, Sir, Well done! I loved the book!
I will be reading any other books you write as well!

Sincerely,
Thomas J. Feely

www. Feely.Life

Great lesson in how DOJ & FBI work

Great expertise shared in a very interesting story. Lots of twists & turns. Look forward to his next one. 👍👍

several plot twists

For a first novel this was very, very well done. The narrator was particularly good at all the different characters. The story was a little slow to launch, but once it got going kept my attention and had many twist, turns, and developments.

Excellent first attempt by the former Director of the FBI!

Fairly complex story line with excellent narration. Narration can make or break an Audible book.

characters

Good story with interesting turns. I likes the way the legal story and the family aspects were interwoven.

Planning Is Everything

Got this on sale and on recommendation from reviewer,Shelly. I have one other book of Cassandra Campbell’s reads and she is good and has improved quite a bit. This author is not for me as he is a bit too wordy, and I thought the story could have been told maybe an hour or two less but that’s my own personal opinion. Good storyline no doubt about it. There are authors that the mystery unfolding is the joy of the journey, however I did not find that in this story. Hence, maybe the editing? This story Could’ve been tightened up. I love the four team member characters, especially our top investigator. He was old-fashioned and great!!! If Book 2 comes out, I will evaluate the reviews to see the consensus of the authors growth.
Where my comments of help?

Very interesting

Story line and characters were amazing. Surprised by the ending. I could no put this book down. Finished in tin two days.

Fantastic!

I have tried to listen to books on tape a dozen times. They just never hold my interest. This one I could not stop!The story is so engrossing and the characters so fully realized, it’s just a tremendous debut.

Needed male reader for male parts.

Big ask to have female reader do ALL the female characters and then take on ALL the male roles as well. A welll p.aced believable novel

Surprised me

it's surprised me as the author took us in situations where I would try to guess the path and he chose another. I love the ending because I didn't see it coming. it made me feel like perhaps we needed to "close" it. On the other hand in real life this could certainly be what happens.. I listen for 2 days and loved it., I will be reading your previous books
Thank you!