High profile death investigation

Central Park West: A Crime Novel by James Comey          

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Intriguing criminal procedural mystery where the Governor of New York, Tony Burke, is found dead in his apartment supposedly killed by his wife. The doorman places Burke’s estranged wife Kyra at the scene shortly after his death.

Assistant US Attorney for the Southern District Nora Carleton is currently prosecuting a case against Dominic D’Amico of the Gambino Mafia Family. When D’Amico passes Nora a note about Tony Burke’s death and mob involvement, Nora asks for protection for D’Amico. The court refuses. D’Amico meets an untimely end.

Whilst the case against Kyra goes ahead, Nora and others strengthen their efforts to get to the truth. Kyra’s guilt is seemingly assured from the courtroom antics. The Judge is informed that “the federal authorities are actively investigating to determine who killed Tony Burke…the feds told some or all of this to the DA’s office, which has not provided anything about it to the defense.”

Where does this leave the defense?

I’m blown away by what can be tracked by various agencies, including loyalty card usage. Wow!

The investigative group disappears down several rabbit holes before the evidence they need surfaces.

The ending was not surprising to me but the getting there was fascinating.

A  W.W. Norton ARC via NetGalley.                                              

Many thanks to the author and publisher.

Please note: Quotes taken from an advanced reading copy maybe subject to change