While Justice Sleeps

While Justice Sleeps

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  • Author:Stacey Abrams
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Summary

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。

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Reviews

Terry Earley

Ordered audiobook 5-6-2021

Stuart Shiffman

Slightly over the willing to suspend disbelief threshold

Nicole

Political thrillers typically don’t draw me in。 But when I saw who the author was I decided to give it a go。 Let me tell you, it was a decision I did not regret。 From the very opening sentences I was hooked。 Set in the world of Washington politics, the story brings you deep into a plethora of mysteries, and the more that Law Clery Avery unravels, the more she unearths。 Stacey Abrams knows the world she is writing about, so it felt inherently real, yet the story was fast paced, full of buried sec Political thrillers typically don’t draw me in。 But when I saw who the author was I decided to give it a go。 Let me tell you, it was a decision I did not regret。 From the very opening sentences I was hooked。 Set in the world of Washington politics, the story brings you deep into a plethora of mysteries, and the more that Law Clery Avery unravels, the more she unearths。 Stacey Abrams knows the world she is writing about, so it felt inherently real, yet the story was fast paced, full of buried secrets, twisting plot paths, conspiracy theories, and a terrifying thriller of a story was delivered through this。 It felt real, yet surreal。 With a tinge of could this really happen? Which makes the reader love it all the more。 I could not stop reading this book。 Next please!*I received this book from NetGalley for review but all opinions are my own。 。。。more

Ms。 Woc Reader

Avery is a clerk working for Justice Howard Wynn, who is the swing vote on many high profile cases。 After an erratic event Justice Wynn overdoses and falls into a coma。 Avery is shocked to learn he has appointed her as his power of attorney over both his son and ex wife even though they don't have a close relationship。 She's already dealing with the resurgence of a drug addicted mother demanding cash and as she soon discovers there are a lot of people who want Justice Wynn dead and don't mind ta Avery is a clerk working for Justice Howard Wynn, who is the swing vote on many high profile cases。 After an erratic event Justice Wynn overdoses and falls into a coma。 Avery is shocked to learn he has appointed her as his power of attorney over both his son and ex wife even though they don't have a close relationship。 She's already dealing with the resurgence of a drug addicted mother demanding cash and as she soon discovers there are a lot of people who want Justice Wynn dead and don't mind taking her out in the process。 Teaming up with his son Jared and his lawyer Nick she must put together the cryptic clues he left behind about his research on a foreign genetics company with nefarious ties。This is my first legal thriller so I wasn't sure what to expect。 I've read thriller that has a bit of a political angle to it before but while my previous reads scratched the surface this one dove right in。 There's so many characters and moving pieces that it's a little hard to keep everyone straight but it makes for a compelling ride。 Though some of the more political and scientific jargon required me to read closely I thought much of it was explained well without overexplaining and bogging down the story。Stacey Abrams makes good use of her background in politics and much like she had to step up in her fight against voter suppression, Avery finds herself stepping up against some of the most powerful men in the country。 Avery's eidetic memory and love of analyzing problems helps her solve the living game of chess she now finds herself a pawn in。 This story is written in 3rd person and the reader gets a peek into the mind of every player who affects the story whether small or large。 One minute you'll be reading about Avery's thoughts and the next about a man sent to spy on her。 It was almost like watching an action movie or a tv show。 Were their things within the text that went over my head? Absolutely! However I also enjoyed the look at the US government and America's love of having a stronghold in international affairs。 If I were Avery I would've abandoned from the moments he threats started but her loyalty, attachment to the judge as a pseudo father-figure, and genuine curiosity keep her from backing down even as the events wear on her。I received an advanced copy from Doubleday in exchange for review。See original review。 https://womenofcolorreadtoo。blogspot。。。。 。。。more

Emily

DNF for now。 I might come back to it in the future。

Lorrie Nichols

I enjoyed this book! It kept me entertained and wondering how Avery was going to get to the end。 While I didn’t fully understand all the science details that were part of the plot, I could easily follow the story。 I wanted to keep reading and not put the book down。

Zoe

While Justice Sleeps is a solid thriller, though it leaves a bit to be desired。 Summary: Avery Keene is a law clerk for Supreme Court Justice Wynn, who is often the swing vote on the court。 When he unexpectedly falls into a coma right before a high-profile case is to be decided, Avery finds herself named his legal guardian and power of attorney。 Avery's plunged into a role she never anticipated--or wanted--and learns that Wynn's left her a series of chess-like clues that lead her to a conspiracy While Justice Sleeps is a solid thriller, though it leaves a bit to be desired。 Summary: Avery Keene is a law clerk for Supreme Court Justice Wynn, who is often the swing vote on the court。 When he unexpectedly falls into a coma right before a high-profile case is to be decided, Avery finds herself named his legal guardian and power of attorney。 Avery's plunged into a role she never anticipated--or wanted--and learns that Wynn's left her a series of chess-like clues that lead her to a conspiracy surrounding the supreme court case--a merger between an American biotech company and an Indian genetics company, which the president of the United States has attempted to block。 In her search for truth, Avery is thrust into harm's way and finds that there may be some truth to what Wynn believed。 Review: As soon as I saw that Stacey Abrams was writing a thriller, I knew I had to read it。 And I was extremely lucky to be approved for an advanced copy。 All in all, I devoured this book。 As in, I read it in one sitting, one day, etc。 It kept me anticipating and waiting for what was going to happen next。 It fits the genre well。 Abrams has a very clear knowledge of the inner workings of government (for obvious reasons) and that absolutely heightened the experience。 Every political moment felt real--too real, almost--and left me reeling。 I quite enjoyed Avery's character and loved her determination, even if it came hesitantly at first。 I was also impressed with the cast of side characters。 I really only had one problem while I was reading。 The syntax and overall writing left something to be desired。 While I was really impressed with the research and work that went into the story, the writing sometimes felt clunky。 I noticed a LOT of sentences repeated the same syntax as the previous one, and that made it feel like I was trudging through mud at times。 It also felt repetitive, which made my eyes sort of glaze over certain parts。 Then I'd have to go back and reread, because I missed something crucial。 My only wish is that the sentences were more varied。 Overall, a fun, solid read! 。。。more

Doreen

5/3/2021 Stacey Abrams is great。 This book is not。 One of the most laughable portrayals of the inhabited city of DC I've ever read。 Full review tk at CriminalElement。com。 5/3/2021 Stacey Abrams is great。 This book is not。 One of the most laughable portrayals of the inhabited city of DC I've ever read。 Full review tk at CriminalElement。com。 。。。more

Suzanne

I wanted to love this book, the synopsis and the author made it an irresistible choice to read。 But, it wasn’t fast and taut enough for a political thriller, although it is a worthy performance by a well-known public figure turned author。 WHILE JUSTICE SLEEPS pits an irascible Supreme Court Justice against a President he abhors。 The Justice is suffering from a disease that forces him to act obliquely。 He just hopes the clerk he has treated like furniture for several years is able to solve his ch I wanted to love this book, the synopsis and the author made it an irresistible choice to read。 But, it wasn’t fast and taut enough for a political thriller, although it is a worthy performance by a well-known public figure turned author。 WHILE JUSTICE SLEEPS pits an irascible Supreme Court Justice against a President he abhors。 The Justice is suffering from a disease that forces him to act obliquely。 He just hopes the clerk he has treated like furniture for several years is able to solve his chess problem aka his final wishes。 It is a bit of a journey to the end, the book is plodding at times。 But, honestly, no more so than a number of best sellers。 So, this is a good effort by an up and coming author。 I received my copy from the publisher through NetGalley。 。。。more

Gertrude G。 Katz

I haven't read it I haven't read it 。。。more

Brooke Williams

There's nothing Stacey Abrams can't do。 Truly。 There's nothing Stacey Abrams can't do。 Truly。 。。。more

Charisma D

Just imagine reading this and playing it out in your mind as a movie: for example, Law Abiding Citizen。 Diverse characters, racism, betrayal and a legal thriller all in one book, this was great。 I knocked off one star due to all the legal jargon that takes place in the book。 At times it would rattle off for a few pages and I found myself skimming because I simply didn’t understand。 But it didn’t take away from the book。 Thank you to the publisher for this amazing gifted copy!

John Amory

I wanted to like this more than I did, but it's just not very exciting。 There are a million characters to keep track of, and the third person omniscient POV makes for some jarring narration (there are occasionally passages where we jump into a character's POV for one paragraph or a few sentences before switching again)。 That, in conjunction with an abundance of unnecessary detail and some truly bizarre syntax and diction that read like Abrams wrote with a thesaurus tab open on her browser, make I wanted to like this more than I did, but it's just not very exciting。 There are a million characters to keep track of, and the third person omniscient POV makes for some jarring narration (there are occasionally passages where we jump into a character's POV for one paragraph or a few sentences before switching again)。 That, in conjunction with an abundance of unnecessary detail and some truly bizarre syntax and diction that read like Abrams wrote with a thesaurus tab open on her browser, make for a not-entirely-enjoyable reading experience。There are some really fun elements, like the chess theme, but not enough for this to rise above "kinda good。" 。。。more

Kitty McIntosh

While Justice Sleeps is utterly compelling and brilliantly plotted, with legal and political intrigue to keep the reader up all night。 You will not want to put this one down! Avery works as a law clerk for Supreme Court Justice Howard Wynn。 When he ends up in a coma, she finds herself unexpectedly in charge of his affairs。 But why? He has entrusted her with a puzzle, one that she alone is capable of solving。 The story is brilliantly conceived, with mysteries and secrets she must uncover before i While Justice Sleeps is utterly compelling and brilliantly plotted, with legal and political intrigue to keep the reader up all night。 You will not want to put this one down! Avery works as a law clerk for Supreme Court Justice Howard Wynn。 When he ends up in a coma, she finds herself unexpectedly in charge of his affairs。 But why? He has entrusted her with a puzzle, one that she alone is capable of solving。 The story is brilliantly conceived, with mysteries and secrets she must uncover before it’s too late。 It didn’t let up for a second。 I loved Avery。 She was smart, resourceful and loyal。 But she also knew how to get the most out of people, how to encourage their talents。 The world of Washington politics was fascinating and all the more so because it felt as if the author knew exactly what she was writing about。 It felt real。 This book would make an amazing film。 I was given this ARC for review。 。。。more

Donna

Reading this fast-paced legal thriller set behind the closed doors of the high court, I was reminded of Darby Shaw in “The Pelican Brief:” Smart, scrappy neophyte attempts to outwit well-trained, seasoned professionals。 It’s a good novel structure, and the amazing, accomplished Stacey Abrams does not disappoint。

Candy

Excellent。 Both a thriller and a mystery that keeps you following along from the early pages。 The story opens eyes to see how absolute power corrupts absolutely。 This book introduced me to a different side of Stacey Abrams。

dara

Stacey Abrams does it again。 The ultimate renaissance woman's writing will keep you on the edge of your seat。 Stacey Abrams does it again。 The ultimate renaissance woman's writing will keep you on the edge of your seat。 。。。more

Kris

I don't know when Stacey Abrams has the time to write but she did。 This is a fun political thriller for fans of John Grisham。 I had trouble putting it down and didn't know how it would end until the final pages。 I highly recommend this book。 I don't know when Stacey Abrams has the time to write but she did。 This is a fun political thriller for fans of John Grisham。 I had trouble putting it down and didn't know how it would end until the final pages。 I highly recommend this book。 。。。more

Mary G。

Avery Keene is just one of many clerks on the Supreme Court。 That is, until her boss Justice Howard Wynn falls into a coma, and his instructions give Avery power of attorney。 As Avery investigates, she finds clues from Wynn about a case the court is set to rule on, a merger between an American biotech company and an Indian genetics firm。 There's much more going on than meets the eye - can she and Justice Wynn's son uncover the truth before it's too late?This book is complex, with multiple interw Avery Keene is just one of many clerks on the Supreme Court。 That is, until her boss Justice Howard Wynn falls into a coma, and his instructions give Avery power of attorney。 As Avery investigates, she finds clues from Wynn about a case the court is set to rule on, a merger between an American biotech company and an Indian genetics firm。 There's much more going on than meets the eye - can she and Justice Wynn's son uncover the truth before it's too late?This book is complex, with multiple interwoven plots, and the pieces don't fully come together until the very end - marks of a great thriller! I really liked the urgency of the story and the conspiracy feel - it reminded me a lot of The Pelican Brief。 As a biologist, I appreciated the science underpinning the story; it's a different take on the genre than your typical terrorist plot。Although the book is more plot-driven than character-driven, I still enjoyed the characters Abrams introduced。 Avery is a well-drawn protagonist - she comes from a poorer background and has worked hard to get to the Court。 Even though Justice Wynn is in a coma throughout the book, his wisdom and wit come through in the chess-like clues he left for Avery。 I would definitely read another novel featuring either (or both!) of them。Review posted to Goodreads and Instagram 4/27/21 。。。more

Kate

I received a temporary digital advanced copy of While Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams from NetGalley, HarperCollins, and the author in exchange for an honest review。 Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own。Justice Howard Wynn falls into a coma and to her and America's astonishment, leaves Power of Attorney to his law clerk, Avery Keene。 Justice Wynn leaves behind a trail of clues to assist Keene into finding and exposing the truth of a conspiracy involving the highest officials i I received a temporary digital advanced copy of While Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams from NetGalley, HarperCollins, and the author in exchange for an honest review。 Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own。Justice Howard Wynn falls into a coma and to her and America's astonishment, leaves Power of Attorney to his law clerk, Avery Keene。 Justice Wynn leaves behind a trail of clues to assist Keene into finding and exposing the truth of a conspiracy involving the highest officials in government, a biotechnology company, and an Indian genetics firm。 Keene invests in solving the Justice's puzzles, but at what cost? As the body count begins to pile up around her and the lives of her family, friends and herself are threatened, she is on borrowed time to figure out what Justice Wynn had uncovered and what she has to do to make it right。 Stacey Abrams' While Justice Sleeps was an excellent read。 The combination of international biogenetics, cyber security, genocide, political corruption, the Supreme Court and chess woven into a political thriller created a novel that I could not put down。 I highly recommend the novel。 。。。more

Becky

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review。When Justice Sleeps, by Stacey Abrams, is a fascinating legal/political/medical/scientific thriller! Justice Howard Wynn falls into a coma。 His law clerk, Avery Keene, finds out that he has named her as his guardian and she must make decisions on his treatment and care, including potentially withdrawing life support。 Avery follows the clues he's left her and uncovers a scandal that puts her in grave danger。 I really enjoyed this book。 4 instead I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review。When Justice Sleeps, by Stacey Abrams, is a fascinating legal/political/medical/scientific thriller! Justice Howard Wynn falls into a coma。 His law clerk, Avery Keene, finds out that he has named her as his guardian and she must make decisions on his treatment and care, including potentially withdrawing life support。 Avery follows the clues he's left her and uncovers a scandal that puts her in grave danger。 I really enjoyed this book。 4 instead of 5 stars only because I thought the chess references were a bit much, as I don't play chess and had a hard time following them。 。。。more

Maggie Harris

While Justice Sleeps is a cracking on the edge of your seat thriller。 Avery a law clerk with an eidetic memory is suddenly thrust into the limelight when Judge Justice Wynn falls into a coma and has named Avery as his legal guardian with power of attorney。Many are conspiring against this outspoken Judge including his ex wife and the President of the USA。 Political corruption, unethical genetic research and murder all come into play in this rollercoaster of a story。 Averys life is on the line and While Justice Sleeps is a cracking on the edge of your seat thriller。 Avery a law clerk with an eidetic memory is suddenly thrust into the limelight when Judge Justice Wynn falls into a coma and has named Avery as his legal guardian with power of attorney。Many are conspiring against this outspoken Judge including his ex wife and the President of the USA。 Political corruption, unethical genetic research and murder all come into play in this rollercoaster of a story。 Averys life is on the line and what she discovers is horrifying but she’s determined to do her best for the judge even though he’s always more or less ignored her as is his cranky way with everyone。Not wanting to give away any spoilers all you need to know is that this is a suspenseful, fast paced exciting read。 Stacey Abrams is a new author to me, one I will be following closely in the future。My thanks to net galley and publisher for the opportunity to review this book honestly。 。。。more

Sacha

Thanks to NetGalley and Doubleday for this arc, and thanks to Stacey Abrams for this book and - on an unrelated note - saving us all! I received this arc in exchange for an honest review, and I will post that upon publication。 As a preview, this is a fascinating, thrilling, and smart read with highly intriguing characters who kick butt in memorable ways。 Get ready。

Beth

。。。the book is great but prompted one big question: does Stacey Abrams ever sleep? How does she save our democracy *and* write propulsive, complicated, super smart thrillers?

Alysa

Thank you to Doubleday Books for my gifted copy!When the legendary Justice Howard Wynn falls into a sudden coma, the Supreme Court is left without their critical swing vote ahead of one of the country’s most important biomedical cases。 Wynn’s brilliant young law clerk, Avery Keene, is the only one he trusted to unravel the mystery that is slowly revealed to be at the center of it all。 As Avery begins to uncover clue after clue, she realizes that Wynn’s carefully constructed game of chess involve Thank you to Doubleday Books for my gifted copy!When the legendary Justice Howard Wynn falls into a sudden coma, the Supreme Court is left without their critical swing vote ahead of one of the country’s most important biomedical cases。 Wynn’s brilliant young law clerk, Avery Keene, is the only one he trusted to unravel the mystery that is slowly revealed to be at the center of it all。 As Avery begins to uncover clue after clue, she realizes that Wynn’s carefully constructed game of chess involves players more dangerous than she ever could have imagined。As a young attorney living in DC (and a huge fan of Stacey Abrams’ incredible political work), there was no way I could have not loved this book。 It’s a thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat。 It has elements of mystery, government secrets, biomedical ethics, and legal drama, all told in an engaging writing style that puts you in the mind of our badass heroine, Avery Keene。 The city of DC is its own character in the novel, with just as much depth and color as the rest of the cast, and Abrams deftly drops in names and locations sure to make DC residents feel like they’re right in the thick of the action (looking at you, shoutout to Kramer’s Books that pops up near the beginning of the book 👀)。 If you’re a fan of political or legal thrillers, then pick up this book as soon as you can。 。。。more

Ellen

3。5 really。 The writing was great and the characters vivid but the plot seemed a bit shaky。 Still it was an enjoyable read by a remarkable woman。

Carol Ann

I was delighted to receive an Advanced Review Copy from NetGalley for this legal/political thriller from Stacey Abrams (yes, that Stacey Abrams)。 I knew Ms。 Abrams had written several romance novels under a nom de plume and had read her non-fiction work but was still pleasantly surprised to discover that her writing in this genre is also excellent。 If you like family drama, chess references, bio-tech, and wonkish plots involving the Exon-Florio amendment you will enjoy this book about a young la I was delighted to receive an Advanced Review Copy from NetGalley for this legal/political thriller from Stacey Abrams (yes, that Stacey Abrams)。 I knew Ms。 Abrams had written several romance novels under a nom de plume and had read her non-fiction work but was still pleasantly surprised to discover that her writing in this genre is also excellent。 If you like family drama, chess references, bio-tech, and wonkish plots involving the Exon-Florio amendment you will enjoy this book about a young law clerk who becomes the legal guardian of a supreme court justice who is in a coma under shady circumstances。 I assume it will be picked up by Hollywood for TV/fIlm adaptation and I can't wait to see who is cast。 。。。more

Brigid

An exciting thriller but what I really want is the glossy HBOMAX show someone is going to make of this!

Sarah

Avery works for Justice Wynn, the most cantankerous member of the Supreme Court。 His neurological degeneration makes him even more surly and paranoid, but he refuses to relinquish an ounce of control even after he falls into a coma。 Wynn appointed Avery his guardian and left her a series of riddles to solve。 Her career, family, reputation, and life are all threatened as she unravels the conspiracy Wynn dared not reveal, one that stretches from D。C。 to India and features appalling political and m Avery works for Justice Wynn, the most cantankerous member of the Supreme Court。 His neurological degeneration makes him even more surly and paranoid, but he refuses to relinquish an ounce of control even after he falls into a coma。 Wynn appointed Avery his guardian and left her a series of riddles to solve。 Her career, family, reputation, and life are all threatened as she unravels the conspiracy Wynn dared not reveal, one that stretches from D。C。 to India and features appalling political and medical abuses。 Avery is a gutsy heroine and the breakneck pacing carries the reader through the implausibilities。 Thanks, Netgalley。 。。。more

Britt

What you need to know going into this book is that it's a legal/political thriller written by Stacey Abrams YES THAT STACEY ABRAMS and no, I don't know when she sleeps。 Basically a Supreme Court justice falls into a coma and Avery Keene, his law clerk, is pulled in as the Supreme Court Justice's guardian, which is strange as the Justice had both a living wife and son。 So the questions at first are twofold: did someone put him a coma, and why did he put Avery in charge? Ok, so thrillers are not r What you need to know going into this book is that it's a legal/political thriller written by Stacey Abrams YES THAT STACEY ABRAMS and no, I don't know when she sleeps。 Basically a Supreme Court justice falls into a coma and Avery Keene, his law clerk, is pulled in as the Supreme Court Justice's guardian, which is strange as the Justice had both a living wife and son。 So the questions at first are twofold: did someone put him a coma, and why did he put Avery in charge? Ok, so thrillers are not really my genre, but I saw the name "Stacey Abrams" and was like, yes, please, I will give that a try。 And I liked it! I didn't race through it, mostly because its very intricately plotted (perhaps overly so, at least for this lazy reader), and the set-up is complex。 I think the easiest way to have solved this issue would've been to just cut out the Rita character, but I get why they left her in, especially if future books are planned。 The main character,Avery Keene, was smart but relatable and could easily helm her own series。 This also seems like it'd be great as a TV series, and someone should option it ASAP。Overall, while it is not my thing per se (I haven't read a political thriller in a minute, y'all), it seems as though it is a great and probably elevated entry into the genre。 I'll be recommending it to fans of John Grisham and adults and older teens who are into the political/legal thrillers。 。。。more