Westport

B., Comey, James

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Nora Carleton left New York to become lead counsel at Saugatuck Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund, where her life has become slower, more predictable. That is until her colleague and friend, Helen, is brutally murdered – and she becomes the prime suspect. In the months leading up to Helen’s death, she and Nora were investigating someone within the company who was using insider information to undercut Saugatuck’s investments. Nora knows this is somehow linked to Helen’s murder – if only she can see how. Calling in old colleagues from the US Attorney’s office, Mafia investigator Benny Dugan and attorney Carmen Garcia, Nora must find evidence to prove her innocence – or risk being put behind bars herself.

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Publish Date: 06/06/2024

Description

The gripping new legal thriller from former director of the FBI James Comey. Lawyer Nora Carleton investigates a puzzling murder in the world of high finance… but soon finds herself accused.

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‘Riveting and authentic… reads like Grisham.’ Daily Mail
‘A gripping read.’ Telegraph
‘A clever, twisting thriller.’ Sun
‘Vivid characters and dialogue.’ The Times
‘A really good mystery, expertly told… I was hooked.’ Joseph Finder

She’s the lawyer. But now she’s the one on trial.

Lawyer Nora Carleton left New York for Connecticut to become lead counsel at Saugatuck Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund. Life has become slower, more predictable… that is, until Nora’s colleague and friend, Helen, is brutally murdered, and she becomes the prime suspect.

Before Helen’s death, she and Nora were investigating a lead: someone within Saugatuck was using insider information to undercut the company’s investments. Nora knows this is linked to Helen’s murder – but how?

Calling in old colleagues from the US Attorney’s office in Manhattan, Nora must find evidence to prove her innocence and solve the case – or risk being put behind bars herself.

Reviews for James Comey

‘Brimming with authority.’ Michael Connelly
‘A masterful blend of legal thriller, police procedural and psychological drama.’ Jeffery Deaver
‘A bold new talent.’ Harlan Coben

Additional information

Weight 548 g
Dimensions 229 × 148 × 34 mm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

351

Language

English

Edition

Hardback original

Dewey

813.6 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K