Unreasonable Doubts

A Novel

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Pub Date Nov 13 2018 | Archive Date Jan 17 2019

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Description

Jaded New York City Public Defender Liana Cohen would give anything to have one client in whom she can believe. Dozens of hardened criminals and repeat offenders have chipped away at her faith in both herself and the system. Her boyfriend Jakob’s high-powered law firm colleagues see her do-gooder job as a joke, which only adds to the increasing strain in their relationship.

Enter imprisoned felon Danny Shea, whose unforgivable crime would raise a moral conflict in an attorney at the height of her idealism—and that hasn't been Liana in quite a while. But Danny's astonishing blend of good looks, intelligence, and vulnerability intrigues Liana. Could he be the client she’s been longing for—the wrongly accused in need of a second chance? Is he innocent? As their attorney-client relationship transforms into something less than arm’s length, Liana is forced to confront fundamental questions of truth, faith, and love—and to decide who she wants to be.

Jaded New York City Public Defender Liana Cohen would give anything to have one client in whom she can believe. Dozens of hardened criminals and repeat offenders have chipped away at her faith in...


A Note From the Publisher

REYNA MARDER GENTIN grew up in Great Neck, New York. She attended college and law school at Yale. For many years, she practiced as an appellate attorney representing criminal defendants who could not afford private counsel. Reyna studies at the Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College, and her fiction and personal essays have been published in The Westchester Review and online. She lives with her family in Scarsdale, New York.

REYNA MARDER GENTIN grew up in Great Neck, New York. She attended college and law school at Yale. For many years, she practiced as an appellate attorney representing criminal defendants who could...


Advance Praise

"An intriguing blend of romance and legal suspense from a new writer to watch.”

WILLIAM LANDAY, New York Times bestselling author of Defending Jacob


“…not only intelligent, but deeply moving. She knows the law and she knows her characters. Well done!”

SUSAN ISAACS, author of Compromising PositionsAfter All These Years, and As Husbands Go 


"The old saying that the law is a jealous mistress takes on new meaning in Reyna Gentin’s exciting new novel…"
LINDA FAIRSTEIN, former Chief, Manhattan DA Sex Crimes Unit and bestselling crime novelist


“…takes you behind the closed doors of lawyers’ offices and courtrooms in a case of he said/she said that shows the very real challenges of being human in matters of justice and the heart….with vivid and unforgettable characters who will keep you up at night, worrying about them.”

JIMIN HAN, author of A Small Revolution

 

“Reyna Marder Gentin’s passion for the law shines in her debut novel. And Gentin’s deft exploration of justice, love, and tradition sets Unreasonable Doubts apart. A new talent has arrived!

RABBI JOSEPH TELUSHKIN, bestselling author of Jewish Literacy: The Most Important Things to Know About the Jewish Religion, Its People and Its History, and the Rabbi Daniel Winter mystery series

"An intriguing blend of romance and legal suspense from a new writer to watch.”

WILLIAM LANDAY, New York Times bestselling author of Defending Jacob


“…not only intelligent, but deeply moving. She...


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This novel had me from the first chapter and kept my attention throughout. Well written and engaging. I would read other books by this author!

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This author's debut book had me hooked from the beginning. This is so much more that a legal novel. It has mystery, romance, friendships, office politics and terminal illness plus other life events that will touch many. I really enjoyed learning about the Jewish culture along the way as Liana tries to figure out her life. She and her boyfriend, Jakob are immersed in their own legal fields while trying to plan a future. Liana as a public defender is reaching burnout as she struggles with her career decision when a case is handed to her that can maybe change her jaded view. Looking forward to reading more by this author. Highly recommended!

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I so enjoyed this legal thriller debut novel by the author. The writing is so well crafted and fast paced i look forward to further books by the author . The author writes of charcters with such depth that I was drawn into each person in the story. Thank you for the ARC which does not influence my review.

Liana is a Public Defender in NYC so its not wonder after several years on her job she has lost her interest in the criminals she deals with on a repeat basis. She is contemplating a life change when a new case crosses her desk and subsequently changes her ideals and her life. She connects with the defendant and takes on his case with a vengeance to prove his innocence. She soon discovers that mistakes may have occurred at his first trial and she proceeds determined to prove his innocence.

In the meantime her boyfriend is a high powered attorney on the fast track to partner . Their differing ideals take them on different paths. He does not respect her values or ideals and his friends ridicule her choice of legal work. At the same time she is struggling with her self over the possible decision to leave her job or continue as she considers leaving her relationship . She connects with a Rabbi for advice who is a wonderful addition to the story. I loved learning more about the Jewish religion and how important it is to Liana.
This was a extraordinary book as a debut for the author. Its very well written and heartfelt. I so appreciate the opportunity to read this book.

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