Wanda M. Morris

Monique and Brandon Chatman

Wanda Morris’ latest book, "What You Leave Behind," hit the shelves in June and has received critical acclaim, including a starred review from Booklist, stating, “Morris displays an astonishing mastery of multiple literary forms. This tale is ominous at first, full blown at the finish.” It has received stellar reviews from Publishers Weekly and Library Journal. 

A former corporate lawyer, Morris is a member of Crime Writers of Color and serves on the Board of International Thriller Writers.

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Awards: Georgia Author of the Year 2023 for Best Historical Novel; Lefty Award for Best Debut Mystery 2022 (Left Coast Crime Conference); Lefty Award for Best Historical Novel (Left Coast Crime Conference) Anthony Award for Best Historical Novel 2023

Communities: African American

Bluff the Mystery Reader

Sure, they may write lies for a very successful living, but can these authors fool a live audience? Who is telling the truth? You decide.

Modern Languages Room 350 (Seats 318, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sat, Mar 15, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Central Mall (following presentation)  

Panelists: William Kent Krueger, Wanda Morris, Thomas Perry
Moderator: Shannon Baker

A Conversation with Scott Turow

"Throw the book at him" means something special to Scott Turow. A former attorney, he has now written 13 bestselling mysteries, the latest being "Presumed Guilty." In this session, Turow will compare notes with another lawyer and festival author, Wanda Morris.

Student Union North Ballroom (Seats 560)  
Sat, Mar 15, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Rincon Room (following presentation)  

Panelist: Scott Turow
Moderator: Wanda Morris

Loss and Longing Mysteries

In the aftermath of personal loss, a main character seeks redemption or a fresh start. Before they can heal, there's often a new challenge to overcome that shows what they're made of. With so much at stake , no wonder these writers keep us reading way past our bedtimes.

UA Mall Tent (Seats 250)  
Sun, Mar 16, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Central Mall (following presentation)  

Panelists: Kyle Mills, Megan Miranda, Wanda Morris
Moderator: Iona Whishaw

Books:

What You Leave Behind

A Novel
Mystery / Thrillers
HarperCollins Publishers
June 2024
ISBN 9780063322219
384 pages