Red Verdict
The murder of the year. The trial of the century.
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- Pre-Order
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- Expected 4 Jun 2026
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- 95,00 kr
Publisher 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.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The amusing latest in former FBI director Comey's crime series featuring deputy U.S. attorney Nora Carlton and special agent Benny Dugan (after FDR Drive) finds the duo involved in a foreign espionage case. Edgar Perez, CFO of drone maker Grand Central Avionics, goes out for pasta at his favorite New York City restaurant and dies at the table. Medical examiners reveal he was poisoned with the nerve agent Novichok, a preferred execution method of Russian intelligence. Nora and Benny soon discover, however, that the Perez killing was a mistake, and the probable victim was his boss, George Costas, who was spying for Russia. The pair arrests Costas and takes him to trial, and it's in the courtroom that the novel comes to life. Comey masterfully orchestrates the legal proceedings as Nora and assistant U.S. attorney Sean Fitzpatrick battle an irascible father-son defense team, 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.
