4/5 stars ★★★★☆
If you were a defense attorney, would you be able to defend your childhood bully? Beyond Reasonable Doubt by Robert Dugoni is another courtroom thriller that keeps you hooked from beginning to end. Switching between the perspectives of a lawyer and a detective combines two of my favorite genres. It brings them into one narrative.
About The Book:
Keera Duggan is following in her father’s footsteps as a defense attorney. When he asks her to represent one of his former clients, Keera hesitates. She is reluctant because Jenna, the client, was her childhood bully. Jenna, a CEO of a biotech company, is accused of murdering her business partner and lover. Keera knew her client was malicious, but she also didn’t want to disappoint her father. Her father said you can learn about yourself by trying cases. This is true even when you believe your client is guilty.
The other point of view in the book is Detective Frank Rossi. I enjoyed reading this point of view because it also brought in the genre of a murder mystery. I was fascinated by what he did to try to solve the case. Was Jenna the real murderer? You have to read the book to find out.
My Thoughts On The Book:
This is a solid read that kept me interested, and I definitely recommend it. I gave it four stars instead of five because I felt that some of the information was a little repetitive. This was especially true in the first half of the book. That being said, the details to help you figure out the murder mystery were fun to find. Discovering them throughout both points of view was enjoyable. I especially enjoyed the courtroom drama and watching Keera’s and Jenna’s relationship play out.
Would you want to defend the person who made your childhood a living hell?
Extra Information:
*If you want to buy the book, and of course you will, you can get it here: https://amzn.to/4ixR7tZ
*My other two favorite books by Robert Dugoni are The Incredible Life of Sam Hell and The World Played Chess.
*If you want to read more of my book reviews, you can find them at: https://judiholst.com/book-reviews/
*Thank you to NetGalley, Thomas & Mercer, and Robert Dugoni for my free copy of this book. This is my honest review.
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