![]() When she uncovers shady dealings inside the company, Ellice is trapped in an impossible ethical and moral dilemma. 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… ![]() 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. 'ALL HER LITTLE SECRETS is an impressive debut that establishes Morris as a talented new voice in crime fiction.' Gabino Iglesias, NPR.org 'Tense, taut, and relentlessly suspenseful. 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. The novel centers around Ellice Littlejohn, a layered character that must confront the terrors of her past all the dirty little secrets she kept from even her closest friends. 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 is an accomplished lawyer, but All Her Little Secrets ( William Morrow Paperbacks) is her first foray into fiction and what a splash she makes. 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 While this interview remains spoiler-free, Morris reveals the backstories behind some of the characters in her book and shares her thoughts on the real-life racism that is reflected in Littlejohn’s experiences as the only Black female attorney in an executive suite.“ All Her Little Secrets is a brilliantly nuanced but powerhouse exploration of race, the legal system, and the crushing pressure of keeping secrets. In this episode of the Modern Law Library podcast, Morris discusses her 13-year journey toward publication, tips that she has for fellow lawyers who want to write books, and the motivations behind her characters’ actions with the ABA Journal’s Lee Rawles. Morris' All Her Little Secrets is a carefully constructed thriller wrapped in a narrative about racism, gentrification, and being the only Black person in an all-white environment. Is she a pawn, a token or a fall guy? Can she protect the people she loves and make sure that her long-buried secrets don’t rise from the grave? What would possess someone to react to the sight of her boss (and longtime married lover) shot to death in his office by closing the door and walking away without alerting anyone? The trauma behind Littlejohn’s actions becomes clearer as readers discover more about her background, and they may have a hard time putting down the novel, as Littlejohn tries to discover the real reason behind her subsequent promotion at work. Morris takes readers inside Atlanta boardrooms and back into the past of her heroine, Ellice Littlejohn. Morris has written a legal thriller full of corporate intrigue and small-town secrets. In her debut novel, All Her Little Secrets, attorney Wanda M.
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