Acclaimed author Anita Doreen Diggs is a former editor who has drawn on her experiences in the Manhattan publishing world to create this riveting novel. A Meeting in the Ladies' Room is a story laced with intrigue, racial tension, and obsession that leads to murder. Jackie Blue is a hard-working, ambitious, young black editor. She looks forward to her weekly meetings with the Black Pack, a small group of African-American professionals with ties to the industry. These connections have helped place her on the fast track to a coveted executive editor's position, but she still faces an uphill battle against the predominantly white trust-fund babies. When her boss is suddenly murdered, Jackie finds herself in police custody facing her greatest challenge ever. Diggs packs her novel with suspense, sophisticated characters, and a surprise ending. "Diggs provides an absorbing portrayal of the publishing industry."-Booklist