#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A gripping, complexly plotted
thriller set within the halls of the U.S. Supreme Court, where a young
law clerk finds herself embroiled in a shocking mystery crafted by one
of the most preeminent judges in America--from celebrated national
leader and bestselling author Stacey Abrams.
"Abrams follows in Dan Brown's footprint with this masterfully plotted
thriller that unfolds like the ultimate chess match--bold move to bolder
move with lives hanging in the balance."--Lisa Gardner, author of
Before She Disappeared
"A first-class legal thriller, favorably compared to many of the best,
starting with The Pelican Brief, which it brings to mind*.* It's
fast-paced and full of surprises--a terrific read."--Scott Turow, author
of Presumed Innocent
Avery Keene, a brilliant young law clerk for the legendary Justice
Howard Wynn, is doing her best to hold her life together--excelling in
an arduous job with the court while also dealing with a troubled family.
When the shocking news breaks that Justice Wynn--the cantankerous swing
vote on many current high-profile cases--has slipped into a coma,
Avery's life turns upside down. She is immediately notified that Justice
Wynn has left instructions for her to serve as his legal guardian and
power of attorney. Plunged into an explosive role she never anticipated,
Avery finds that Justice Wynn had been secretly researching one of the
most controversial cases before the court--a proposed merger between an
American biotech company and an Indian genetics firm, which promises to
unleash breathtaking results in the medical field. She also discovers
that Wynn suspected a dangerously related conspiracy that infiltrates
the highest power corridors of Washington.
As political wrangling ensues in Washington to potentially replace the
ailing judge whose life and survival Avery controls, she begins to
unravel a carefully constructed, chesslike sequence of clues left behind
by Wynn. She comes to see that Wynn had a much more personal stake in
the controversial case and realizes his complex puzzle will lead her
directly into harm's way in order to find the truth. While Justice
Sleeps is a cunningly crafted, sophisticated novel, layered with myriad
twists and a vibrant cast of characters. Drawing on her astute inside
knowledge of the court and political landscape, Stacey Abrams shows
herself to be not only a force for good in politics and voter fairness
but also a major new talent in suspense fiction.
Don't miss Stacey Abram's new book, Rogue Justice, coming soon!
