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. His debut crime novel, Central Park West (2023), was a national bestseller, the first of a planned series of crime novels featuring attorney Nora Carleton. His newest book is Westport (2024), also a crime novel.

"A whodunit gives way to a tale of espionage and counterintelligence . . . Former FBI Director Comey obviously knows his subject matter."-- "Kirkus"

"[Comey] has proven himself to be a first-rate storyteller; certainly his expertise in the world of intelligence and intrigue gives the Carleton novels a strong feeling of verisimilitude. But it's his vividly drawn characters that really sell the stories. . . . For readers who haven't yet checked out a Nora Carleton book, the time is now."-- "Booklist"

"An exceedingly well written, perfectly paced thriller."-- "Booklist on FDR Drive"

"[Comey's] strongest outing yet . . . This proves that Comey the crime novelist is here to stay."-- "Publishers Weekly (starred review) for FDR Drive"

"Comey masterfully orchestrates the legal proceedings . . . and ushers the narrative to a seemingly sound conclusion that he turns on its head with a final twist. Bolstered by Comey's easy familiarity with subjects ranging from New York City's Italian restaurants to Russia's intelligence apparatus, this sleek blend of legal thriller and spy drama goes down smooth. It's pure pleasure."-- "Publishers Weekly"

Publisher: Mysterious Press

Pub date: 2026-05-12

Length: 352 pages