James Comey

James Comey

James Comey is a bestselling author, former FBI Director, and career law enforcement professional who has brought his decades of experience in justice and public service to both non-fiction and fiction writing. Born December 14, 1960, in Yonkers, New York, Comey graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1982 and the University of Chicago Law School in 1985, embarking on a distinguished legal career that would span prosecutorial work, federal leadership, and ultimately, literary success.

Comey served as the seventh Director of the FBI from 2013 to 2017, previously holding positions as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (2002-2003) and Deputy Attorney General of the United States (2003-2005). Throughout his career, he prosecuted organized crime figures, handled high-profile cases including Martha Stewart's, and navigated some of the most consequential investigations in recent American history.

His literary career began with the #1 New York Times bestseller A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership (2018), a memoir that offered unprecedented insights into the corridors of power and ethical leadership in government. The book's success led to its adaptation as the 2020 Showtime limited series "The Comey Rule." He followed this with another bestseller, Saving Justice: Truth, Transparency, and Trust (2021), which uses anecdotes from his career to illuminate how the federal justice system works and the importance of pursuing truth in law enforcement.

In 2023, Comey successfully transitioned to fiction with his Nora Carleton legal thriller series, drawing on his extensive experience as a mob prosecutor and federal law enforcement leader. The series includes Central Park West (2023), Westport (2024), and FDR Drive (2025). These fast-paced legal thrillers authentically capture the world of lawyers, investigators, and the complex intersection of law, politics, and organized crime in New York City.

Whether writing memoir or fiction, Comey brings a unique perspective shaped by decades at the highest levels of American law enforcement, offering readers both compelling narratives and thought-provoking insights into justice, leadership, and the rule of law in democracy.