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  • Beyond Reasonable Doubt

  • Keera Duggan, Book 2
  • By: Robert Dugoni
  • Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
  • Length: 10 hrs and 18 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (261 ratings)

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Beyond Reasonable Doubt

By: Robert Dugoni
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
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Publisher's summary

A master manipulator accused of murder. An attorney sworn to defend her. Keera Duggan returns in a riveting novel of suspense by New York Times bestselling author Robert Dugoni.

When Jenna Bernstein, disgraced wunderkind CEO of a controversial biotech company, is accused of murdering her former partner and lover, she turns to Seattle attorney Keera Duggan to defend her. Keera is more than a master chess player who brings her intuitive moves into court—she’s Jenna’s childhood friend. But considering their history, Keera knows that where Jenna goes, trouble follows.

Five years earlier, Keera’s father successfully defended Jenna when she was tried for the killing of her company’s chief scientist who threatened to go public with allegations of corporate fraud. Keera knows Jenna too well. When she was a kid, Keera saw Jenna for what she was: a manipulative and frighteningly controlling sociopath. Now, with only circumstantial evidence against Jenna, Keera is willing to bury any trepidation she might have to defend a woman she believes, this time, to be innocent.

As the investigation gets underway and disturbing questions arise, Keera puts her trust in a client who swears that this time she's telling nothing but the truth. If this is all just another devious game, Keera might be working to set a murderer free.

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“A cunning master class in why you should always trust your lawyer, and what it’ll cost you if you do.”Kirkus Reviews

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Terrific Prose

I found the characters were well developed and interesting.l and enjoyed the chapters building tension as the plot continued. (I would happily read more novels featuring this lead female attorney, Keira Dugan.) I also appreciated other strong female characters, as well as interesting, intelligent men, across the board.

Dugoni writes beautifully and with high intelligence. He kept me guessing until 2/3 the way through (which made it a little less exciting) but it was still enjoyable and likable.

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Dugoni Always Delievers

Characters and plot picks up where book one left off. It was comforting to settle into this family of attorneys again, and to have Seattle as their home base.

The attorney protagonist, Kera, confronts a sociopathic, perhaps psychopathic, nemesis from her childhood school days. Should she take the case of someone she suspects is guilty and who will do her best to manipulate her?

The depth of angst making the decision is understandable but frustrating. It is the advice of her Irish attorney brawler father who convinces her that doing so will lead to a deeper understanding of herself.

Twists will keep you questioning the ending while eventually leading to an honest and satisfying ending.

Strongly recommend.

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Excellent addition to the Kerra Duggan series.

Reading Her Deadly Game was my introduction to Robert Dugoni and his Kerra Duggan series. Immediately after completing Her Deadly Game, I borrowed Beyond Reasonable Doubt and learned that the first book in the Keera Duggan wasn’t a fluke or a one off. Beyond Reasonable Doubt while being like its predecessor, took off into uncharted territory both in the courtroom and in the interpersonal relationships between the Duggans and within Kerra’s personal orbit. This book also reveals seminal moments from Keera’s past that served to shape the person/lawyer she becomes later in her life. Once again borrowing Beyond Reasonable Doubt from Kindle Unlimited included a borrowed copy of the audiobook expertly narrated by Saskia Maarleveld. Until the third book in this series is released, I’ve begun looking at other books Saskia has narrated.

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The main character

Love the character the believability of her and the interaction with her family and past coworker

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Needed more plot development

Narrator needs to study words- motion “in limits” - malice aforethought. If you are going to narrate legal thrillers, speak with an attorney who can help with the proper pronunciation. It was distracting and made a plot adapted from headlines (read Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos with Dugoni’s own creative license,) even more unbelievable.

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Such a great story!

As always, Dugoni delivers GREAT work! Can you write another one quickly? The waiting between is too long!

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Enjoyable Listen

I really enjoyed this book and while it may not have been a thriller it had mystery for sure. Saskia Maarleveld does a great job narrating and I really enjoyed the story, it held my interest all the way through. Looking forward to another book, I like Keera!

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Awesome, just awesome!

Love the main characters! Dugoni is a master with his plots. I have loved everything that he has written.

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Excellent!

The narration of this book was outstanding - really brought the characters to life. Great plot, lots of twists and love the brewing relationship!

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Nice continuation from book one.

Text me wanting to listen to the end. narrator does a great job. The storyline and the characters.

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