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 was immediately notified that Justice Wynn had instructed her to serve as his legal guardian and power of attorney. Plunged into an explosive role she never anticipated, Avery discovers 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 that promises to unleash breathtaking results in the medical field. She also discovers that Wynn suspected a dangerously related conspiracy that infiltrated 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, chess-like sequence of clues left behind by Wynn. She realizes that Wynn has a much more personal stake in the controversial case and realizes that his complex puzzle will lead her directly into harm’s way to find the truth.
At the same time, 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.
Personal Commentary: The novel, While Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams is an informative look at the complexity of the justice system in America. The author illustrates the myriad of interactions with the various parties involved in resolving the case outlined in this novel.
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