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While justice sleeps : a novel / Stacey Abrams.
"An inside-Washington thriller about an ambitious law clerk thrown into a life-or-death treasure hunt with major national implications when the Supreme Court justice she works for slips into a sudden coma"-- Provided by publisher.
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- ISBN: 9780385546577 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 366 pages ; 25 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Doubleday, [2021]
- Copyright: ©2021
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| Subject: | United States. Supreme Court > Fiction. Law clerks > Fiction. Washington (D.C.) > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Thrillers (Fiction) Political fiction. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lakeshore Branch | FIC Abram | 31681010235224 | FICTION | Available | - |
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"An inside-Washington thriller about an ambitious law clerk thrown into a life-or-death treasure hunt with major national implications when the Supreme Court justice she works for slips into a sudden coma"-- - Baker & Taylor
Plunged into an explosive role she never anticipated, Avery Keene, now the legal guardian of power of attorney for the legendary Justice Howard Wynn, must unravel the clues he left behind in regards to a dangerous conspiracy that has infiltrated the highest power corridors of Washington. - Random House, Inc.
#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 Americaâfrom celebrated national leader and bestselling author Stacey Abrams.
"Abrams follows in Dan Brownâs footprint with this masterfully plotted thriller that unfolds like the ultimate chess matchâbold move to bolder move with lives hanging in the balance."âLisa Gardner, author of Before She Disappeared
"AÂ first-class legal thriller, favorably compared to many of the best, starting with The Pelican Brief, which it brings to mind. Itâs fast-paced and full of surprisesâa terrific read."âScott 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 togetherâexcelling in an arduous job with the court while also dealing with a troubled family. When the shocking news breaks that Justice Wynnâthe cantankerous swing vote on many current high-profile casesâhas slipped into a coma, Averyâs 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 courtâa 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.
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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 harmâs 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! - Random House, Inc.
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER ⢠From celebrated national leader and bestselling author Stacey Abrams, a gripping thriller set within the halls of the U.S. Supreme Courtâwhere a young law clerk finds herself embroiled in a shocking mystery plotted by one of the most preeminent judges in America.
"Abrams follows in Dan Brownâs footprint with this masterfully plotted thriller that unfolds like the ultimate chess matchâbold move to bolder move with lives hanging in the balance."âLisa Gardner, author of Before She Disappeared
"AÂ first-class legal thriller, favorably compared to many of the best, starting with The Pelican Brief, which it brings to mind. Itâs fast-paced and full of surprisesâa terrific read."âScott 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 togetherâexcelling in an arduous job with the court while also dealing with a troubled family. When the shocking news breaks that Justice Wynnâthe cantankerous swing vote on many current high-profile casesâhas slipped into a coma, Averyâs 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 courtâa 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.
Â
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 harmâs 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.
