#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER 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 bestselling new book Rogue
Justice!
