All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M. Morris

It was serialized in Entertainment Weekly and selected as a Marie Claire book club pick. It was named as one of the 'Best Books of 2021' by Hudson Booksellers and selected as the #1 Top Pick for Library Reads by librarians across the country. Morris is the acclaimed author of All Her Little Secrets, which has been praised by Karin Slaughter as 'brilliantly nuanced' and reviewed by The Boston Globe, LA Times, New York Times, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Seattle Times, and South Florida Sun Sentinel among others. Suddenly, Ellice’s past and present lives collide as she launches into a pulse-pounding race to protect the brother she tried to save years ago and stop a conspiracy far more sinister than she could have ever imagined… When she uncovers shady dealings inside the company, Ellice is trapped in an impossible ethical and moral dilemma. While the opportunity is a dream-come-true, Ellice just can’t shake the feeling that something is off. She can’t be thrust into the spotlight- again.īut instead of grieving this tragedy, people are gossiping, the police are getting suspicious, and Ellice, the company’s lone black attorney, is promoted to replace her boss.

Why? Ellice has been keeping a cache of dark secrets, including a small-town past and a kid brother who’s spent time on the other side of the law. But everything changes one cold January morning when Ellice arrives in the executive suite and finds him dead with a gunshot to his head.Īnd then she walks away like nothing has happened. A debut perfect for fans of Attica Locke, Alyssa Cole, Harlan Coben, and Celeste Ng, with shades of How to Get Away with Murder and John Grisham’s The Firm.Įllice Littlejohn seemingly has it all: an Ivy League law degree, a well-paying job as a corporate attorney in midtown Atlanta, great friends, and a “for fun” relationship with a rich, charming executive, who just happens to be her white boss. Morris crafts a twisty mystery about a black lawyer who gets caught in a dangerous conspiracy after the sudden death of her boss. Morris brings a vibrant and welcome new voice to the thriller space.” -Karin Slaughter, New York Times and international bestselling author “ All Her Little Secrets is a brilliantly nuanced but powerhouse exploration of race, the legal system, and the crushing pressure of keeping secrets.

All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M. Morris