When Donald Trump fired FBI Director James Comey on May 9, 2017, it ignited a political firestorm. The man at the center of that storm has kept silent-until now. In this highly anticipated book, James Comey writes for the first time about his role in the historic 2016 election and its aftermath. As readers will learn, that campaign was far from the first time Comey had been put to the test. In A Higher Loyalty, Comey takes readers through the cases and personal events that helped shape his views of justice, fairness, and ethical leadership. We see his resolve tested after a harrowing brush with death and a heartbreaking personal loss. He offers insights into the leadership styles of three very different presidents, and yet we also learn why the leaders who had the most profound influence on him were those without titles or political office. In A Higher Loyalty, readers will find a rare respite from partisan politics. It is James Comey's opportunity to tell not only what truly happened, but also to remind readers of what truly matters. It is a portrait of great leadership, misguided leadership, patriotism, and the vital importance of shaping a culture that puts the truth first.