While Justice Sleeps (#1,002) is the first novel of Stacey Abrams which I've read, but based on this political thriller, it won't be the last. She's chosen an interesting launching point for the plot of this book - that there is no provision in the Constitution for how to deal with the incapacitation of a Supreme Court Justice, and the opportunities that exist to meddle with the situation for political gain.
Avery Keene is merely Justice Howard Wynn's law clerk when he is taken ill. Much to everyone's surprise and consternation Justice Wynn has appointed Avery as his legal guardian. He has entrusted the position to her based on his assessment of her intelligence and devotion to duty, no matter how difficult. And the Justice knew it would be difficult; he has uncovered evidence that there is a monstrous conspiracy at the highest levels of government, and that everything hinges on a case pending before the Supreme Court. It is of utmost importance that he remain alive until the end of the current session. But will Avery be able to follow the trail of crumbs he has left her swiftly enough to avoid disaster?
It makes for an entertaining and thought-provoking read. It certainly kept me up at night turning the pages! Highly recommended. Hmm. Maybe I'll have to check out some of her romance novels...
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