Book Review: ‘A Reasonable Doubt’ Is The Next Thrilling Robin Lockwood Novel By Phillip Margolin

Robin Lockwood is back in her third novel form Phillip Margolin. This time around involves a magician, murder and a possible 20 year old case.

Robin is a well respective criminal defense attorney and former UFC fighter. She’s also a fan of magic. And when Lord Robert Chesterfield, a magician, shows up asking for Regina (she left the firm because of early Alzheimer’s), looking for help in having his new magic trick patented. Robin doesn’t do this kind of work but Robert gives her a retainer check for potential future legal help.

Robin goes and sees Regina and it’s a good day for her and she tells her about her past representing Robert when he was suspected of murder many years ago. Robert is a shady guy but was found innocent. He went back to magic and soon his rich wife was found dead. Her children suspected Robert of murder but it was rules an accidental death.

Now Robert is ready to debut his new magic trick and there are people after him for his shady dealings. He disappears during the trick and isn’t seen for a while. He’s back now and ready to resume his career and his new act. But during the act he’s murdered and someone is arrested on flimsy evidence. Robin is defending this person and soon figures out who the murderer is and puts her life in jeopardy to save someone close to her.

Robin Lockwood is an awesome character, a great lawyer and one tough woman. The story is a well-written thriller and the magical element plays well here. A good old fashioned who-dun-nit.

You can pick up A Reasonable Doubt in stores on Tuesday, March 10th from Minotaur.