Red Verdict
Published on 4. June 2026
Book
Hardback
352 pages
978-1-0359-2271-0 (ISBN)
Description
In the most crucial case of her career, US Attorney Nora Carleton must confront a murderous espionage plot that risks the security of the United States. The unmissable new legal thriller from the former director of the FBI.
THE MURDER OF THE YEAR. THE TRIAL OF THE CENTURY.
An influential defense company executive sits down for dinner at an exclusive restaurant in Manhattan. It's the last meal he will ever eat.
The food was spiked with Novichok in a hit that suggests Russian involvement. It sends a chilling message to the FBI - but what, exactly? And why kill this man now?
Deputy US Attorney Nora Carleton launches a criminal investigation into the most dangerous individuals she has ever faced, putting herself and her family in the crosshairs of forces determined to keep their secrets buried.
If she can't land a guilty verdict, she risks losing more than her life - the security of the entire country will be compromised.
A gripping, expertly realised thriller perfect for fans of John Grisham, Harlan Coben and Michael Connelly.
THE MURDER OF THE YEAR. THE TRIAL OF THE CENTURY.
An influential defense company executive sits down for dinner at an exclusive restaurant in Manhattan. It's the last meal he will ever eat.
The food was spiked with Novichok in a hit that suggests Russian involvement. It sends a chilling message to the FBI - but what, exactly? And why kill this man now?
Deputy US Attorney Nora Carleton launches a criminal investigation into the most dangerous individuals she has ever faced, putting herself and her family in the crosshairs of forces determined to keep their secrets buried.
If she can't land a guilty verdict, she risks losing more than her life - the security of the entire country will be compromised.
A gripping, expertly realised thriller perfect for fans of John Grisham, Harlan Coben and Michael Connelly.
Reviews / Votes
Engrossing * The Times * A fine display of acronyms as the expertise of a former Director of the FBI takes readers through espionage and courtroom drama in an effective and succinct novel that deserves to do well * The Critic *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
532 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-0359-2271-0 (9781035922710)
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06/2026
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Person
James Comey was raised in the New York area and attended the College of William and Mary and Chicago Law School. He worked as an assistant US attorney in New York, prosecuting organised crime figures, and worked on terrorism cases as an assistant US attorney in Virginia. He served as the seventh Director of the FBI from 2013 until May 9, 2017, when he was dismissed by President Donald Trump.