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

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.

Spellbinding

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

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.

Good plot

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

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.