A defense attorney is prepared to play. But is she a pawn in a master"™s 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 family"™s failing criminal defense law firm to work for her father is the best shot she has. With the right moves, she hopes to restore the family"™s reputation, her relationship with her father, and her career. Keera"™s chance to play in the big leagues comes when she"™s retained by Vince LaRussa, an investment adviser accused of murdering his wealthy wife. There"™s little hard evidence against him, but considering the couple"™s impending and potentially nasty divorce, LaRussa faces life in prison. The prosecutor is equally challenging: Miller Ambrose, Keera"™s former lover, who"™s eager to destroy her in court on her first homicide defense. As Keera and her team follow the evidence, they uncover a complicated and deadly game that"™s more than Keera bargained for. When shocking information turns the case upside down, Keera must decide between her duty to her client, her family"™s legacy, and her own future.
