Her Deadly Game

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A defence attorney is prepared to play. But is she a pawn in a masters 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 familys failing criminal defence law firm to work for her father is the best shot she has. With the right moves, she hopes to restore the familys reputation, her relationship with her father, and her career.

Keeras chance to play in the big leagues comes when shes retained by Vince LaRussa, an investment adviser accused of murdering his wealthy wife. Theres little hard evidence against him, but considering the couples impending and potentially nasty divorce, LaRussa faces life in prison. The prosecutor is equally challenging: Miller Ambrose, Keeras former lover, whos eager to destroy her in court on her first homicide defence.

As Keera and her team follow the evidence, they uncover a complicated and deadly game thats more than Keera bargained for. When shocking information turns the case upside down, Keera must decide between her duty to her client, her familys legacy, and her own future.

'Fast-paced legal-intrigue gold that could be improved only by kicking off a new series.' Kirkus, starred review

'Twist-filled.John Grisham fans will be pleased.' Publishers Weekly

'One of the best puzzle books ever! I raced through the pages, which are packed full of compelling characters and taut gamesmanship, desperate to learn the answer to this extraordinary thriller, which is both whodunit and how-dunit. I would follow Robert Dugoni anywhere.' Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author

'I adore Robert Dugonis legal thrillers, and Her Deadly Game is his best one yet. I loved Keera Duggans strength and her heart, which shine through the pages, and I rooted for her every step of the way through this unputdownable story.' Lisa Scottoline, New York Times bestselling author

'Absolutely riveting. A juicy tale that will leave readers hungry for more.' Victor Methos, bestselling author of The Secret Witness

'Robert Dugoni has done it again created a twisty puzzle-box story with one of the most satisfying, jaw-dropping endings Ive read in a long time. Part murder mystery, part courtroom drama, and part character study of fascinating chess prodigy turned defense attorney Keera Duggan, Her Deadly Game will keep you reading late into the night.' Angie Kim, international bestselling author of Miracle Creek

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Praise for Her Deadly Game Fast-paced legal-intrigue gold that could be improved only by kicking off a new series. Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Twist-filled.John Grisham fans will be pleased. Publishers Weekly Fans of legal thrillers and crime thrillers will enjoy this tense, pacy page-turner. It begins with a bang and doesnt let up until the gripping and dramatic conclusion. Crime Fiction Critic One of the best puzzle books ever! I raced through the pages, which are packed full of compelling characters and taut gamesmanship, desperate to learn the answer to this extraordinary thriller, which is both whodunit and how-dunit. I would follow Robert Dugoni anywhere. Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author I adore Robert Dugonis legal thrillers, and Her Deadly Game is his best one yet. I loved Keera Duggans strength and her heart, which shine through the pages, and I rooted for her every step of the way through this unputdownable story. Lisa Scottoline, New York Times bestselling author Absolutely riveting. A juicy tale that will leave readers hungry for more. Victor Methos, bestselling author of The Secret Witness Robert Dugoni has done it againcreated a twisty puzzle-box story with one of the most satisfying, jaw-dropping endings Ive read in a long time. Part murder mystery, part courtroom drama, and part character study of fascinating chess prodigy turned defense attorney Keera Duggan, Her Deadly Game will keep you reading late into the night. Angie Kim, international bestselling author of Miracle Creek Praise for Robert Dugoni Dugoni is a superb storyteller Boston Globe Dugoni is every bit the equal of Lisa Gardner and Harlan Coben when it comes to psychological suspense. Providence Journal One of the best crime writers in the business. Associated Press Dugoni has become one of the best crime novelists in the business. Romantic Times (top pick) A writer at the top of his game. Authorlink An author who seems like he hasnt met a genre he cant conquer. Bookreporter Dugonis writing is compellingly quick, simple, and evocative. Seattle Book Review Incredible ride just whips along but the quality of the writing remains in the stratosphere. One of the best writers out there... Court room at its absolute peak. Imran Mahmood, Sunday Times bestselling author of You Dont Know Me A richly-textured legal thriller that brims with authentic detail. Clever and compulsive, Her Deadly Game finely balances a pacy plot with a cast of complex characters. In Keera Duggan, I found that ever-elusive heroine: razor-sharp and tough but also human and relatable. I cant wait to see whats next for her. Kia Abdullah, author of Those People Next Door Praise for the Tracy Crosswhite series GrippingFans of police procedurals will hope Tracy has a long career. Publishers Weekly Tracy Crosswhite is one of the best protagonists in the realm of crime fiction today. Associated Press Crime writing of the absolute highest order. Providence Journal An immenselyalmost compulsivelyreadable taleA crackerjack mystery. Booklist (starred review) Praise for the Charles Jenkins series Reviving all that was tense during the Cold War, Dugoni has fashioned a wonderful series around sleeper agents and one Americans duty to protect those involved. Mystery and Suspense Magazine Espionage writing doesnt get any better than Dugonis shrewd take on the state of US-Russian relations, as he proves to be not just a literary jack of all trades, but a master of all of them. Providence Journal Dugoni delivers an exceptionally gripping spy thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Publishers Weekly (starred review) The Eighth Sister is a great mix of spycraft and classic adventure, with a map of Moscow in hand. Martin Cruz Smith, international bestselling author

Author Bio

Robert Dugoni is the critically acclaimed New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Amazon Charts bestselling author of the Tracy Crosswhite series, which has sold more than eight million books worldwide. He is also the author of the bestselling Charles Jenkins series; the bestselling David Sloane series; the stand-alone novels The 7th Canon, Damage Control, The World Played Chess, and The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell, Suspense Magazines 2018 Book of the Year, for which Dugoni won an AudioFile Earphones Award for narration; and the nonfiction expos The Cyanide Canary, a Washington Post best book of the year. He is the recipient of the Nancy Pearl Book Award for fiction and a three-time winner of the Friends of Mystery Spotted Owl Award for best novel set in the Pacific Northwest. He is a two-time finalist for the Thriller Awards and the Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction, as well as a finalist for the Silver Falchion Award for mystery and the Mystery Writers of America Edgar Awards. His books are sold in more than twenty-five countries and have been translated into more than two dozen languages. Visit his website at www.robertdugonibooks.com.