Stacey Abrams Discusses Coded Justice with Glory Edim

BPL Presents welcomes nationally renowned author and leader Stacey Abrams, who discusses her latest thriller. Coded Justice follows the returning protagonist Avery down a dark rabbit hole into the breathtaking—and dangerously evolving—world of AI in the medical industry. Abrams will be in conversation with Glory Edim.

Former Supreme Court clerk Avery Keene is back...trying to put the past behind her at a prestigious high-end law firm in Washington, D.C. Head down and focused on a new life, Avery is now working as an internal investigator when a high-profile client seeks her out. Camasca Enterprises has a big problem and a short runway. The tech company has developed a new integrated AI system poised to revolutionize the medical industry. To prove its potential, Camasca’s charismatic founder, retired Major Rafe Diaz, has picked a complicated target: delivering cutting-edge health care to his fellow veterans. The potential is staggering, but their prototype has been plagued by a series of disturbing anomalies—culminating in the mysterious death of a beloved Camasca engineer.

Avery and her colleagues, Jared, Ling, and Noah, are brought into the secretive company to investigate from the inside out. At the epicenter of a burgeoning, controversial industry, and with billions of dollars on the line, their task is simple: to determine whether Camasca’s technical troubles and rising body count reveal something sinister at work. In Coded Justice, Stacey Abrams’s storytelling prowess is on full display—a deft combination of riveting twists and vibrant characters set against the fascinating landscape of the capabilities of artificial intelligence . . . and the moral boundaries that govern it. Coded Justice is Abrams’s most entertaining novel to date.

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Stacey Abrams is a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur and political leader. She served as Minority Leader in the Georgia House of Representatives, and she was the first black woman to become gubernatorial nominee for a major party in United States history.  Abrams has launched multiple nonprofit organizations devoted to democracy protection, voting rights, and effective public policy. She has also co-founded successful companies, including a financial services firm, an energy and infrastructure consulting firm, and the media company, Sage Works Productions, Inc. Photo credit Kevin Lowery

 

Glory Edim is a writer, literary advocate, and the founder of Well-Read Black Girl (WRBG), a vibrant community and book club that celebrates the voices of Black women writers. Launched in 2015, WRBG has grown into a nationwide movement, amplifying diverse narratives and fostering meaningful discussions about literature, identity, and social change. Edim is also the editor of the Well-Read Black Girl anthology, a collection of essays by Black women writers reflecting on the power of storytelling and representation. Her work champions literacy, inclusivity, and the importance of centering Black women’s voices in publishing. In 2024, Edim released her memoir, Gather Me, a deeply personal exploration of self-discovery, healing, and the transformative power of literature. Her next literary project is a line of debut fiction titles produced in partnership with the imprint Liveright. The first book in the series is Yrsa Daly-Ward’s fiction debut, The Catch. Through her writing, speaking engagements, and community-building efforts, she continues to inspire readers and uplift Black literary traditions.