This is the first Dugoni book that I’ve read, it will not be the last. This is an extremely engaging legal thriller. Tge protagonist is Keera Dugan, a Seattle lawyer. She is embroiled in a murder case, with the opposing lawyer being an abusive ex-boyfriend. Oh, not a dull moment in the story that moves quickly. It is filled with twists but like a great chess player (Keera is in fact one) she is always looking ahead to her next move and readying for tge strategy of her opponent.

I really enjoyed this book and look forward to lots more cases with Keera. The intricate plot was carefully detailed. The characters were all well developed and not overwhelming.

This is just a great read that I highly recommend.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC and providing an introduction to this great novelist.

Both personally and professionally, Keera Duggan faces challenges. She begins working for the family business with the goal of demonstrating to everyone, including herself, her superior legal abilities. Certainly on par with her chess skills. A wealthy man is accused of killing his crippled wife when she takes on a new client, but there isn't any concrete evidence against him. Will Keera succeed in his defense?

This is an easy-to-read book for anyone who enjoys family and legal issues. It addresses the subject of addiction, which is a significant one in the legal industry. The main character, who comes from a chaotic household, takes solace in her success at chess. The novel also shows a tremendous amount of interaction between detectives and prosecutors,

Enjoy the game within the game.

Good read.

3,5/5

I absolutely love the way Robert Dugoni tells a story. He has a magnificent facility with language and an absolute knack for characterization that are unequaled in contemporary fiction. This time he takes his detective story on from a courtroom angle, and I found it absolutely fascinating and delightful to read. I am a lawyer and don't often read courtroom procedurals, but I'd pretty much read his grocery list at this point, so I never had any qualms about diving into this one. I was not disappointed of course. The characterizations, the plot development, the pacing, the familial relationships, the twists and turns in the investigation - all were exactly as well-managed as I expected them to be. This is a fantastic read...

Thank you to #NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for providing me an advance copy of Robert Dugoni’s latest novel, Her Deadly Game, in exchange for an honest review.

#HerDeadlyGame is a legal thriller about a criminal defense attorney who is forced to work for her family’s firm after a personal relationship interferes with her budding reputation as a Seattle prosecutor. With a former lover who seems to be hell bent on damaging her legal career and a family that is falling apart at the seams, Keera has no choice, but to step up the plate when a major investor hires her to defend him on homicide charges. I have not read anything written by the author before this novel, but from the reviews, it seems his work receives high praise across the globe. Unfortunately, for me, I will need to try another novel of his since this was not my cup of team.

I've read many books by Robert Dugoni and have enjoyed them all. This one was no different. Fast paced, and easy to follow along with characters I've come to know and love. His books grab you and keep you wanting to read more. I highly recommend this book.

I love Robert Dugoni!!!!
I am in total awe of his ability to create amazing female lead characters. Pure talent.

I urge anyone to read his Tracy Crosswhite series which will stay with me forever. "My sister's grave" narrated by Emily Sutton-Smith moved me so much, I will always remember stopping my weeding task at the time to simply cry with the emotion created in that book. Absolutely phenomenal!!!!!

Robert Dugoni has done it again with Keera Duggan, his new masterpiece creation.
This legal thriller will completely pull you in as Robert Dugoni has demonstrated many times his talent in writing legal thrillers (The 7th Canon is also fabulous and worth a read!).

I know you will enjoy the read, this is a given and do not hesitate reading the rest of his collection as this high standard of writing is not an exception but very much like his norm...

I loved every second of this. Its so cleverly written and just completely sucks you in. The characters and the plot are all so unique and just so realistically written that you can't help but get invested. An amazing thriller and must read for any fans of the genre

I have loved all of Robert Dugoni’s books and this no exception. If you like legal thrillers you will love this book. Great read.

I have now read several books by this author and he has never failed to impress and entertain me and this is no exception.

Well plotted with an original chess theme with characters who are both developed and credible.

This grabbed me from the start and is a thoroughly good book.

Totally recommended.

A gripping legal thriller with a fast pace and the characteristic punch of the author. The mode of death was really ingenious and I haven’t come across before. The suspense becomes obvious as Keera follows the bread crumbs but the why was explained lucidly. Another power packed thriller from this author. Hope he continues it as a series.

Such a great read! I've enjoyed many of Dugoni's books and the character development is one of my favorite parts of his writing. The fast pace of this novel made it hard to put down and the twists along the way made for a quick and engaging read! Fingers crossed we get to see more of Keera and her family in books to come!

Players And Pawns…
The players and the pawns go head to head in this edgy, pacy legal suspense. A failing law firm with a need for a big win, murder for wealth, deadly sides and furious family dynamics bump heads as threads combine. Powered by a well crafted and wholly credible cast of characters and an immersive plot peppered with twists and turns, it’s anyones game.

This book was an interesting read bringing the reader into multiple areas of Keera Duggan’s life. She was a Seattle prosecutor who takes a job in her father’s law firm after her romantic relationship with the senior prosecutor goes sour and her passion for chess that ends up in the middle of a key case. Dugoni adds the all to real issues with dysfunctional family relationships that still maintain the bond of love. I thought this novel had a different plot really driving into family dynamics than most of his other ones and still just as good as his other books! I highly recommend this book and this author.

This was my first book by Robert Dugoni and I found it incredibly engaging! The writing style was great, and I loved all the different twists and turns we went down throughout the story. I was surprised after starting from the point of view of Frank Rossi, when we switched to the majority of the point of view of Keera, but I liked the juxtaposition of the defense attorney and the detective in the case. I found the pacing to be interesting, in that we had some very specific details for some points of time and others were sped up or glossed over - however there was a rhythm and a reason to this that I found to be a style I enjoyed. I also liked Keera’s character arc, and the inclusion of chess as a theme throughout. I also enjoyed the family dynamics, and how Keera’s fathers behavior changed the relationships with all of her siblings. I’m not sure if this will be extrapolated into a series, but I find myself wanting to get to know the family better, as well as Rossi and Ford on the other side. Overall I really enjoyed this! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to provide my honest review!

Robert Dugoni goes back to his courtroom roots with this one and I’m glad he did! This is a gripping story that will keep you guessing along with the investigation until the end. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher.

Her Deadly Game is a page turning legal thriller that leaves you breathless with its brilliance.
Keera Duggan left the Seattle district prosecution attorney office after a failed relationship with prosecuting attorney Miller Ambrose and is now working at her alcoholic fathers legal firm with her two sisters.
Vince LaRussa a millionaire is accused of murdering his disabled wife. He hires the Duggan firm to defend him. Prosecuting is Ambrose, he now hates Keera and she knows he will use every dirty trick he can to win the case.
Keera was a chess prodigy and always uses this strategy when building and defending a case, her father was a good teacher of both.
This is not a cut and dried case there is much to be discovered and explained.
As the court case gets underway the court dynamics between the teams are spell binding and each scene is superb and downright riveting.
There is much still to discover with this case and all is certainly not as it appears. Slowly as Keera begins to unravel secrets and lies all is revealed and brilliantly so.
Every time I read one of Mr Dugoni’s books I say it’s his best yet, well today it’s this wonderful read…..until the next!
My thanks to net galley and publisher for the opportunity to review this book honestly

I really enjoy reading Robert Dugoni novels and especially the legal thrillers. This is a standalone legal thriller that I enjoyed from start to finish.

Seattle prosecutor Keera Duggan was building a solid career reputation until a relationship with a senior colleague ended badly. She has now returned to her families troubled defence law firm, working for her father. She hopes to restore the family’s reputation, her relationship with her father, and her career.

Keera is retained by Vince LaRussa, an investment adviser accused of murdering his wealthy wife, giving her an opportunity to get back in the limelight for the right reasons. If convicted LaRussa faces life in prison and it doesn’t look good due to the couple’s pending bitter divorce. Up against Keera on her first homicide defense is prosecutor Miller Ambrose, her former lover, who is determined to destroy her in court.

Keera and her team uncover a complicated and deadly game that turns the case upside down leaving her to decide between her duty to her client, her family’s legacy, and her own future.

As per usual the author writes impeccably and this courtroom drama had me gripped.

I would like to thank both Netgalley and Thomas and Mercer for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Great book. Characters are realistic and lots of room for the next book. I like this is a story of good people trying their best to do the right thing. I highly recommend this.

This is truly a wonderfull legal thriller. Great courtroom scenes and great family dynamics. Keera Duggan is a great character that could become bigger then the Tracy Crosswhite series.. One of the best books i read this year.

Thank you so much @netgalley and @robertdugoni for the ARC!❤️

♟️Personal Rating : ⭐⭐⭐⭐.25 / 5.

"A person in a gasoline-soaked suit should never play with matches."

Her Deadly Game is my first book by Robert. I've been meaning to read his books for a long time and finally the opportunity arrived. I stayed awake reading till 4 in the morning because there was no way I could put it down without knowing the end! The twists were unpredictable as heck and so well thought out. I was as clueless as Ambrose, the cocky, manipulative ex, when Keera along with dashing Harrison came up with a foolproof theory to explain the murder. Keera's competitive nature and willingness to bring justice to the victim, not only to win the case were commendable. I thought the portrayal of courtroom scenes were brilliant; the family dynamics, the unimaginable amount of mental pressure the attorneys have to live through, how it puts a strain on their family lives - I loved it all. Especially how he incorporated chess playing in the story. I know nothing about chess yet it felt such a significant, powerful part. I haven't read a lot of legal thrillers but among the ones I have, it's my favourite. Highly recommended!