They really color her actions, and help to explain some of the things she does that might otherwise be a bit implausible. She’s been through a lot of trauma in her past, which slowly unfolds in flashbacks, and I appreciate the way these issues were explored, as well as their impact on her in the present day. She crafts a consistently engaging story and thriller that actually captures the “thrills” and uneasiness that are genre staples.Įllice is a sympathetic lead. 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…Īll Her Little Secrets is an engaging debut thriller from an author I’m excited to see more from.
While the opportunity is a dream-come-true, Ellice just can’t shake the feeling that something is off.When she uncovers shady dealings inside the company, Ellice is trapped in an impossible ethical and moral dilemma. 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 Michael. 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.
Morris crafts a twisty mystery about a black lawyer who gets caught in a dangerous conspiracy after the sudden death of her boss…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-her white boss, Michael.But everything changes one cold January morning when Ellice goes to meet Michael… and finds him dead with a gunshot to his head.Īnd then she walks away like nothing has happened.
In this fast-paced debut thriller, Wanda M.
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