Her Cold Justice

Keera Duggan, Book 3

By: Robert Dugoni

Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld

To save a client accused of murder, defense attorney Keera Duggan must fight a complex web of corruption in a riveting novel of suspense by New York Times bestselling author Robert Dugoni.

In a quiet South Seattle neighborhood, a suspected drug smuggler and his girlfriend are murdered in their home. When a young man named Michael Westbrook is accused of the brutal double homicide, his uncle JP Harrison turns to Keera Duggan to defend him. JP is Keera’s trusted investigator, and he desperately needs Keera to save his nephew against escalating odds.

The evidence is circumstantial—Michael worked with one of the victims, drugs were found in his possession, and he bolted from authorities. Ruthless star prosecutor Anh Tran has gotten convictions on much less. With the testimony of two prison informants, the case looks grave. But Keera never concedes defeat. To free her client, she must dig deep before Tran crushes both of them.

As the investigation gets more twisted with each new find, Keera is swept up in a mystery with far-reaching consequences. This case isn’t just murder. It’s looking like a conspiracy. And getting justice for Michael could be the most dangerous promise Keera has ever made.

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Critic reviews

“Dugoni is a master of stories that tackle injustice, and this latest Keera Duggan thriller verifies he’s one of the best storytellers as well. He should be considered in the same breath as Michael Connelly when it comes to writing about life in law enforcement and the courtroom. Don’t miss this one.”—Jeff Ayers, firstCLUE

“Fast-paced legal-intrigue gold.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Twist-filled…John Grisham fans will be pleased.”—Publishers Weekly

So good

Robert Dugoni has a great mind, I do enjoy the intricacies of his stories. I also enjoy the relationships of the characters, it’s a great read!

A phenomenal return and a fantastic Keera Duggan story.

Her Cold Justice delivers sharp legal tension, emotional depth, and a gripping mystery that unfolds with confidence and precision. Robert Dugoni continues to develop Keera Duggan into a compelling, intelligent lead you cannot help but root for. The pacing is tight, the courtroom moments feel authentic, and the personal stakes elevate the entire story. This felt like a strong, exciting step forward for the series. An outstanding five star read and a great addition to Keera Duggan’s journey.

Keera

I have mixed feelings about this one! On one hand, the courtroom drama was top-tier and the pacing was spot on. I loved watching Keera fight an uphill battle for Michael against such heavy evidence, and the commentary on racism added some great depth. On the other hand, the case didn't fully grip me, and the ending felt a little lackluster. The final showdown fizzled out instead of firing off. It’s a good read, just not the standout of the series.

unputdownable

This book continues to deliver by weaving empathy, excitement, resilience, from beginning to end. Hard to put down!
No characters were diminished. Gave some hope in humanity:)

Interesting twists

Believable flawed characters . Addresses racism, misogyny, mental illness including alcoholism in an unfortunate but interesting fictional story that could have a lot of reality to it. Enjoy this author’s novels.