Dragon on Centre Street, Jonah Bromwich
Dragon on Centre Street, Jonah Bromwich
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Dragon on Centre Street
New York vs. Donald J. Trump

Author: Jonah Bromwich

Narrator: Jamie Renell

Unabridged: 1530 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/27/2025


Synopsis

The Definitive Account of the Trump Trial. Your behind-the-scenes look at the historic showdown between President Donald Trump and the criminal justice system, told through the eyes of the journalist who was in the courtroom each day, capturing every dramatic twist and turn. A panoramic New York thriller unlike any other.

"A drama for the ages . . . [Dragon on Centre Street] captures the personalities that filled the corridors of the courthouse and the streets around it. Insightful—at times, withering . . . gives Trump his due." —The Guardian

"Bromwich takes readers through nail-biting stakeouts waiting for grand jury indictments, the grueling monotony of jury selection, and the salacious testimony . . . a unique time capsule of a moment when Trump was just another defendant in the criminal justice system." —Publishers Weekly

"A vivid, engrossing chronicle. . . a handful of New York City prosecutors and reporters doing their tough, old-fashioned jobs exposing an old-fashioned New York City crook." —Kurt Andersen, author of Fantasyland and Evil Geniuses

In the spring of 2024, former President Trump, flanked by his band of loyal supporters, was shuttled daily into a gloomy Manhattan courtroom to face a trial with monumental stakes — for him, and for the country.

Inside, a cast of larger-than-life characters awaited: tabloid impresario David Pecker; mess-making "fixer" Michael Cohen; counterpunching porn star Stormy Daniels; an enigmatic district attorney and the no-nonsense judge tasked with keeping the trial moving—and bringing Trump to heel. Each played a crucial part in a high-stakes legal drama with remarkable repercussions for American politics in the year of a historic election.

New York Times journalist Jonah Bromwich was there, capturing every moment—from the streets to the courtroom, to the back-office maneuvering. His daily reports gripped a global audience. Now, armed with new reporting and insider knowledge, Bromwich delivers the definitive account of this stranger-than-fiction showdown on Centre Street.

Dragon on Centre Street is a gripping, absurd, and outrageous story of power, attention, and America's future. A must-read for anyone seeking to understand this defining moment in history—and a political drama so wild, you'll have to remind yourself it's all true.

“Diligent work . . . A detailed look at a landmark court case.” — Kirkus Reviews

About Jonah Bromwich

Jonah E. Bromwich, a reporter for The New York Times, has covered Manhattan’s criminal justice system for years. He was a lead reporter on Trump’s criminal trial, reporting live from the courtroom for more than a month. Jonah has covered a number of major legal stories for the Metro desk, including multiple trials involving President Trump, the downfall of Governor Andrew Cuomo, and the chaos on Rikers Island. Previously, Jonah worked for the Style section, reporting on cultural change brought about by social media and celebrity culture. A native of Washington, DC, he studied at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and joined The Times in 2012


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kelsey Loanes on June 09, 2025

Super compelling first-hand retelling of Trump’s New York trials that reads like a dishy play-by-play. The courtroom and the major players loom large, but the story has tons of micro and macro details that help ground and contextualize the whole thing and its importance in our politics and our cultu......more

Goodreads review by Robin on June 04, 2025

Why did I think it was a good idea to relive this insanity?? The book was well written though.......more

Goodreads review by Bracton on November 10, 2025

Audiobook. Good details about the trial itself (unlike Jonathan Alter’s book). Not very much inside information about either of the actual parties, and a fair amount of fluff about information that it was obviously easier for this reporter to access - eg about courtroom artists and so on. Totally fi......more

Goodreads review by David on October 17, 2025

Waiting for Godot/my God we are in hell/my God nothing really matters. All those feelings are summed up when you think of this trial and read this account of it. The 2024 trial of Donald John Trump which resulted in a guilty verdict in 34 counts relating to falsifying business documents in the Stor......more

Goodreads review by Regan on March 27, 2026

Fabulous read. In some ways this was a review of what I listened to and read during the trial. Bromwich gives additional background leading up to the causes for the trial and the players. There are occasional points where I smiled or even chuckled at his phrasing. He is a gifted writer. Reading it w......more


Quotes

"A drama for the ages . . . [Dragon on Centre Street] captures the personalities that filled the corridors of the courthouse and the streets around it. Insightful—at times, withering . . . gives Trump his due."

"A fantastic and important book."

“Diligent work . . . A detailed look at a landmark court case.”

"Bromwich takes readers through nail-biting stakeouts waiting for grand jury indictments, the grueling monotony of jury selection, and the salacious testimony . . . a unique time capsule of a moment when Trump was just another defendant in the criminal justice system."
 

"A vivid, engrossing chronicle. . . a handful of New York City prosecutors and reporters doing their tough, old-fashioned jobs exposing an old-fashioned New York City crook."