Avery Keene, Book 1
ABOUT THE BOOK
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, chess like 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.
| Listening Length | 14 hours and 55 minutes |
|---|---|
| Author | Stacey Abrams |
| Narrator | Stacey Abrams, Adenrele Ojo |
| Audible Release Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Publisher | Random House Audio |
I loved this plot because it felt so original, but at the same time, I had to occasionally do some internal shaking of my head because it seemed far-fetched. The surprising part? I ended up completely enthralled with this audiobook. It won me over quickly and I couldn’t stop listening.
While Justice Sleeps is the story of Avery, a law clerk to Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Howard Wynn. He is a rather cantankerous man who spends no time visiting with those working for him. So Avery is surprised when he calls her in and asks her some odd questions. Several days later she is even more surprised to learn Justice Wynn has slipped into a coma and left instructions for her to serve as his legal guardian and power of attorney. And with that comes the immediate need to unravel some mysterious clues.
As I mentioned earlier, this was an exciting, very unusual novel. One that Stacey Abrams beautifully penned and narrator Adenrele Ojo brought to life.
Though this is Stacey Abrams’ first legal thriller, I will definitely be watching for a second. This author just gained one more fan.
4.5 Stars rounded up to 5
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
STACEY ABRAMS is a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur and political leader. She served as Minority Leader in the Georgia House of Representatives, and she was the first black woman to become gubernatorial nominee for a major party in United States history. Abrams has launched multiple nonprofit organizations devoted to democracy protection, voting rights, and effective public policy. She has also co-founded successful companies, including a financial services firm, an energy and infrastructure consulting firm, and the media company, Sage Works Productions, Inc.
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