“Reyna Marder Gentin’s Unreasonable Doubts takes you behind the closed doors of lawyers’ offices and courtrooms … a compelling look at the legal system with vivid and unforgettable characters who will keep you up at night, worrying about them.”
― Jimin Han, author of A Small Revolution.
“Reyna Marder Gentin’s passion for the law shines in her debut novel. And Gentin’s deft exploration of justice, love, and tradition sets Unreasonable Doubts apart. A new talent has arrived!”
― Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, best-selling author of Jewish Literacy: The Most Important Things to Know About the Jewish Religion,
Its People and Its History, and the Rabbi Daniel Winter Mystery Series.
“Characters and plot are two of the most important vehicles that determine the focus and breadth of a novel. With Unreasonable Doubts, these vehicles work together like synergistic clockwork in favor of the novel’s success.”
— Sandra Fluck, author/publisher of bookscover2cover.com.
“Unreasonable Doubts by Reyna Gentin. A blend of drama, romance, and legal suspense, Gentin’s novel is engaging and fast-paced, immediately sweeping you into the tale … Will justice be served? You might guess the end, but you’ll definitely want to know how the author gets there, because nothing is as obvious as it seems.”
― Dayton Jewish Observer, June 15, 2018
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“Fans of Allison and Lisa Scottline will appreciate the domestic and romantic elements as well as the legal intrigue.”
― Booklist
“… intelligently written. Thre is something in this story for everyone, and if you are like I was, the ending is going to be worth the wait.”
― Reader Views, October 2018
“The crisply written Unreasonable Doubts moves quickly and keeps readers on the edge of their seat with dialogue that rings true. Author Reyna Marder Gentin knows her stuff and displays that in her debut novel.”
― Andy Gotlieb, Jewish Exponent, November 13, 2018
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“Unreasonable Doubts is a cleverly written crime drama, blended in mystery, intrigue and romance … I was a huge fan. It’s in the not knowing that really adds to the delightful romantic suspense of this novel.”
― Sara Steven, Chick Lit Central, December 5, 2018
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“. . . [a] page-turner love story and legal thriller.“
― bookscover2cover
“Gentin gives us a little legal drama, a little psychological thriller, a taste of crime story, and lots of romance. Best of all, she gives us characters who come to life as real people who will stay with us long after we close the book.“
― Lorraine Cobroft: Reader’s Favorite, December 30, 2018
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“Can head and heart possibly make the scales of Justice balance, or must one prevail? Reyna Gentin’s first novel, Unreasonable Doubts, is not only intelligent, but deeply moving. She knows the law and she knows her characters. Well done!”
— Susan Isaacs, author of Compromising Positions, After All These Years, and As Husbands Go.
“Unreasonable Doubts is a promising debut. An intriguing blend of romance and legal suspense from a new writer to watch.“
— William Landay, New York Times bestselling author of Defending Jacob.
“A compelling, aptly named novel about a young lawyer’s search for clarity and fulfillment in her career, love relationship(s), and spiritual life. Reyna Marder Gentin, a former lawyer, is, without a reasonable doubt, a writing talent that is headed for a promising career as an author.”
― Miriam Arond, former director of the Good Housekeeping Institute, former editor-in-chief of Child and American Health magazines, and coauthor of The First Year of Marriage: What to Expect, What to Accept and What You Can Change.
“Thrilling and informative, a superb novel that should be read by all those interested in how our criminal justice system really works.“
― Kenneth R. Feinberg, former administrator of the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund.
“Gentin gives us a little legal drama, a little psychological thriller, a taste of crime story, and lots of romance. Best of all, she gives us characters who come to life as real people who will stay with us long after we close the book.”
― Readers’ Favorite
“A delectable book about a charming and savvy young lawyer dealing with demanding personal and professional issues of enormous interest to any reader.”
― Floyd Abrams, author of The Soul of the First Amendment.
Unreasonable Doubts: An Interview With Reyna Marder Gentin,
Appellate Attorney Turned Novelist
This debut novel is a great read that also touches upon important themes — By David Lat
November 29, 2018
It’s hard to believe, but the end of another year is upon us. And this means two things: an opportunity to reflect upon the year that was, including the general state of our lives and careers, and… holiday shopping.
As it turns out, I have a recommendation that can help on both fronts: Unreasonable Doubts, the wonderful debut novel of Reyna Marder Gentin, my fellow Yale Law School graduate turned lawyer turned author. It’s a legal thriller with substance, a page-turner that will trigger introspection and reflection — and that also makes a great Hanukkah or Christmas or holiday gift for the lawyer, law student, or lover of good books in your life.
I recently interviewed Reyna about Unreasonable Doubts and her legal and literary careers. Here’s a (lightly edited and condensed) account of our conversation.
DL: Congratulations on Unreasonable Doubts, Reyna! It’s a terrific read. And, unlike many legal thrillers, it’s also accurate on the law — which shouldn’t be surprising, given that you practiced for two decades or so before turning to writing. Can you tell us a bit about your path through the legal profession?
RMG: Sure — and thanks; I put a lot of effort into making sure I got the law right so attorneys reading wouldn’t be irritated by mistakes or things that could never happen in a real case. My decision to go to law school was less strategic than what I see with young people today. I was a philosophy major with a good GPA and I loved to read and write, and law school just seemed like a reasonable thing to do. I was very active in the clinical program at Yale Law and I fell in love with direct legal services. After I graduated, I worked for a brief time at Debevoise & Plimpton before clerking for the late Hon. Leonard B. Sand in the Southern District of New York.
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By Natalie J. Sobchak, Director of Pro Bono Programs,
Pace Women’s Justice Center
NYSBA Pro Bono News, Summer 2019 Edition Vol. 30 No. 2
One day last year, I met one of our pro bono attorneys, Reyna Marder Gentin, for coffee. Reyna had retired from her position as a legal services attorney when I first met her a few years ago and I knew instinctively that she would be a natural fit as a pro bono attorney with the Pace Women’s Justice Center’s Family Court Legal Program helping survivors of interpersonal abuse obtain Orders of Protection. I also knew Reyna was pursuing her dream to be a published author. That day over coffee, she told me she had just gotten word that a publisher with whom she was negotiating agreed to publish the novel she had written, Unreasonable Doubts. The more we talked, the more excited I was for her. She gave me a little insight into her writing process and the logistics of finding an editor and publisher. It was fascinating, and I knew our colleagues at PWJC – both staff and volunteers – would think so, too.
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