Book Review: Central Park West by James Comey

Former FBI director James Comey takes his insider knowledge of the criminal justice system and creates a terrific legal thriller. A former governor of New York State is murdered in his apartment, and all the evidence points to his ex-wife being the culprit. The trial begins, and it seems to be a slam-dunk case. In another courtroom, a mobster is on trial, and the main witness worked for the accused and will be heading into witness protection after the jury reaches their verdict. The mobster, perhaps in an act of kindness, provides secret information to the judge and the defense counsel that links the mob to the killing of the former governor. The seemingly connected cases create chaos and unforeseen problems, and it could lead to innocent people being imprisoned and the guilty parties going free. 

Comey knows this world and brilliantly shines a light on the machinations of justice. Central Park West is like the best episode of Law and Order ever made, with a primary focus on the order. He writes so well; it is hard to believe this is Comey’s first novel. Hopefully, more are coming.