This is the third Nora Carleton and Benny Dugan police procedural by James Comey and by far the best as it takes the reader down the rabbit hole of right wing conspiracy theorists before posing the question of how responsible should they be if their followers attack, kill or main people whose views they do not agree with.

The by play between the two main characters is as sharp as ever and their private loves are also well explored.

Comey's deep first hand knowledge of the workings of the various competing departments within homeland security also comes to the fore and make this an informed as well as exciting read which combines internal politics, legal ethics, action and courtroom drama.

Highly recommended.

FDR Drive is a thought provoking legal thriller set in the USA of Trump and MAGA. Several murders are linked to a right wing radio personality. His followers were clearly behind the crimes but can US Attorneys make the case that his word made him legally liable?

The legal arguments raise issues around free speech and bring some difficult discussions into play. The novel is realistic although a little over detailed in places. \not having read the first two novels in the series, this still worked well as a standalone thriller.

This is the third Nora Carlton book and I was excited to read it. In this one the criminal is a an extremist podcaster and this felt apt and not a little scary. These are such well paced books - I read it in a sitting - but I also love the writing. The setting is great and the dialogue really brings the characters alive. ‘Like a working mom bringing down bad man’ is going to be my new catchphrase!

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the advance review copy. I hope Jame Comey is well into writing the next one.