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Central Park West

A Crime Novel

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Central Park West

By: James Comey
Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
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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
Crime Fiction Legal Political Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense Espionage Thriller Fiction Mafia New York Exciting
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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

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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. 👍👍

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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.

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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.

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

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Clever & Well-Intentioned …

… but sadly neither suspenseful nor easy on the ears. Narrator has excellent diction and control of shifts between character voices but starts so high that when she speaks for the little girl, glass breaks. The narrator really made it very hard for me to get into the book. It was so distracting for a first fiction Mr. Comey did himself proud.

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Spellbinding

Could not stop listening. Descriptive engaging . Because of the author, assume this is like historical fiction.

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Narration

The story itself was excellent and well written. The narration was distracting. The female character voices were weak, almost to the point of distraction.

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Good plot

I liked the story. I really like the character build up especially the tough investigator.

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Entertaining story

The narration could use some work but overall story was compelling. Twist and turns to the end. I think it was a great job for a first time writer, he should look to improve.

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