First, let me tell you that I really really enjoyed this book! In some ways it was the typical legal novel - a lawyer represents a client - is he guilty or not? But it was so much more. It was about family, it had some really great twists and I really liked the main characters. I couldn't stop turning the pages so see what happened next and I read it in one day.

So what is this book about? A dysfunctional family work together in a law firm. One of he daughters - Keera -receives a possible murder case. This case has so many unknowns, and twists and turns.. However, working on the case brings the family together..

This book has so many interesting aspects. For instance Keera is a former chess champion and it still affects her thought processes. I LOVED how it told the story against the background of chess moves - it brought another dimension to it.

This book had family, friendship, alchoholism, mystery, courtroom drama...

The writing was excellent and I could 100% see this as a movie. If you like a good courtroom thriller, pick up tis book.

I want to thank #NetGalley and Thomas and Mercer for the opportunity to read and review this book -receiving a ARC did not impact my review.

4.5 stars rounded to 5.

Legal thrillers are his specialty whether it be the police or lawyers as the main characters. The author once again had a solid story to present, and as the layers unfold, the reader enjoys a story that gets better and better. Excellent characters keep the story interesting.

Her Deadly Game by Robert Dugoni is a novel depicting a family of attorneys in private practice — a father and several daughters. They seemingly have disparate lives brought together by family dinners requiring almost mandatory attendance. What actually brings the family together is a case where they are engaged to represent a wealthy man accused of killing his wife. In planning and executing his defense, we become aware of family dynamics, alcohol abuse, a prior romantic relationship, a tragic accident, a prenuptial agreement and a supposed extra marital affair — all played against the background of an ongoing chess game, which this reader found to be both intrusive and unnecessary.

The writing is excellent and the courtroom scenes are extraordinary and I can wholeheartedly recommend this book to all who are interested in this genre. I thank NetGalley and Thomas and Mercer for the opportunity to read and review this book and look forward to reading Mr. Dugoni’s next novel.