Her Cold Justice by Robert Dugoni

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.

Kindle Edition, 380 pages

Expected publication January 27, 2026

 by Thomas & Mercer

4/5 stars

Her Cold Justice is the third book in the Keera Duggan Series. While the central case stands on its own, there are ongoing references to past events, and I do think reading the first two books helps give those moments more context.

This story follows the story of Michael Westbrook, a young man accused of two brutal murders. Keera Duggan takes on this case but standing in her way is a district attorney with a reputation for winning, which raises the stakes from the outset.

There are many layers beyond the courtroom. Alongside the trial, Dugoni weaves in sibling rivalry, fractured friendships and long-standing tensions, all of which influence what happens both in and out of court. The courtroom scenes feel authentic and grounded, which is not surprising since Dugoni is a lawyer himself,  the legal strategy and dialogue ring true.

A few stretches lean more heavily into procedural detail, but there are twists and the ending is satisfying. Her Cold Justice is a well-written, layered legal thriller that balances courtroom drama with personal conflict.

My thanks to Thomas & Mercer for a digital ARC (via Negalley) in exchange for a honest review.