Title: Her Deadly Game
Series: Keera Duggan #1
Author: Robert Dugoni
Publisher: Thomas & Mercer
Release Date: March 28, 2023
A defense attorney is prepared to play. But is she a pawn in a master’s deadly match? A twisting novel of suspense by New York Times bestselling author Robert Dugoni.
Keera Duggan was building a solid reputation as a Seattle prosecutor, until her romantic relationship with a senior colleague ended badly. For the competitive former chess prodigy, returning to her family’s failing criminal defense law firm to work for her father is the best shot she has. With the right moves, she hopes to restore the family’s reputation, her relationship with her father, and her career.
Keera’s chance to play in the big leagues comes when she’s retained by Vince LaRussa, an investment adviser accused of murdering his wealthy wife. There’s little hard evidence against him, but considering the couple’s impending and potentially nasty divorce, LaRussa faces life in prison. The prosecutor is equally challenging: Miller Ambrose, Keera’s former lover, who’s eager to destroy her in court on her first homicide defense.
As Keera and her team follow the evidence, they uncover a complicated and deadly game that’s more than Keera bargained for. When shocking information turns the case upside down, Keera must decide between her duty to her client, her family’s legacy, and her own future.
This is my first book by this author (I know, right?)
Keera Duggan worked for the prosecutor's office and was quite good at her job. However, after a not-so-friendly romantic split with her boss, Miller Ambrose, she left her position and joined her family's firm.
Her father, a famous defense attorney, is an alcoholic, and the firm is in financial jeopardy. They need an influx of money fast, and when Vince LaRussa, an investment adviser, is accused of murdering his disabled wife, Keera becomes his defense attorney.
Keera was a childhood chess prodigy. She used to compete and win, but she gave it all up when her dad showed up drunk at one of her competitions. She still plays chess online, and her latest competitor, the Dark Knight, has reignited her love for the game. Her dad taught her the ropes of chess when she was a kid, and she applies those strategic lessons to her cases. She’s always thinking several steps ahead to win them.
I loved this novel. Keera was a fantastic character, and there was enough family drama to keep me engaged, along with the gripping courtroom drama unfolding simultaneously. Her dad’s alcoholism felt very real, and the impact it had on all his children was portrayed authentically.
As soon as I finish this one, I’ll be starting her next book, which is already available!
Cliffhanger: No
5/5 Fangs
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