Title:	Beyond Reasonable Doubt
	Author:	Robert Dugoni
	Published:	October 22, 2024, Thomas & Mercer
	No. of Pages:	365
	Cover Price:	$20.27 Hardcover, $12.78 Paperback

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Those who read bestselling author Robert Dugoni’s first novel in the Keera Duggan series, will want to pick up the second installment, Beyond Reasonable Doubt , where Keera is the attorney for Jenna Bernstein, founder of a disgraced biotech company, who was found not guilty for the murder of the chief scientist of the fallen company, when she was represented by Keera’s dad, Patsy Duggan. Patsy is in rehab, so Keera must represent Jenna in this second trial for the murder of Sirus Kohl, who was the biggest investor in her start-up company where Jenna misrepresented what was going on to get more money from investors. Keera has history from childhood with Jenna, who has always been cruel and narcissistic, and Keera doesn’t trust her, since she is a liar and does things only for her own good.

Dugoni has done an excellent job of developing the characters in this novel. Keera is known to readers who have read the previous novel, but further development has made her a real person; she is likeable and very human. Most of us know someone like Jenna, and Dugoni has presented her so that she is real, and not a bit likeable. Of course readers don’t want Keera to lose her case and good reputation, but most readers believe Jenna is guilty and may get off again for a murder as well as fraud. Dugoni is absolutely brilliant in his characterization of Jenna and the other supporting characters. He is also a brilliant storyteller, and readers will find themselves not being able to put this spellbinding book down.

Dugoni’s writing style is on par with the top bestselling authors, and he is a bestselling writer for a reason. His novels flow, are well organized, and to the point. Whenever he comes out with a new novel, no matter what the series, I read it immediately because I know it will be fabulous; I haven’t been wrong on that so far. This series is excellent, and this novel is one of his best yet. Highly recommended.

Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.