I'm not the biggest fan of legal thrillers, but this one wasn't as legal if that makes sense lol This had some good family drama and had your typical thriller storyline. I think I did get a little bored when the family business was discussed, but overall a solid read.

This is my second book by Lisa Scottoline. This one seemed fast at first and then slowed down and then watch out here we go again. Twists and turns and what happened? You need to read to find out. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC copy!

Love Lisa, love the premise, but this fell flat for me. Thank you for the ARC! I will keep an eye out for her future releases.

Lisa Scottoline’s gripping novel, ‘The Truth about the Devlins,’ weaves family drama, justice, and deception into an unputdownable thriller. TJ Devlin, the black sheep of the prominent Devlin family, embarks on an investigation that unravels deadly secrets. A pulse pounding read!
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Lisa Scottoline is known for her fast-paced legal thrillers, and this one does not disappoint.

TJ is an ex-con alcoholic, the black sheep of his family, but is trying to turn his life around. When his older brother John, the perfect brother, asks for TJ's help to handle a murder, TJ finds himself pulled into the mystery surrounding the situation. How did John get pulled into it? What is so bad that someone got murdered?

In Scottoline's typical style, the chapters are faced paced and keep the reader turning pages. No detail is wasted or unneeded, and she drops pieces of the plot throughout that are just enough to trick you into thinking you know what's going on, but the ending is still a surprise.

This is a good read for fans of Scottoline and fans of legal thrillers.

I love Lisa Scottoline’s novels and have read darn near every book she’s written. This book was gripping, suspenseful, and entertaining.

Good story for readers who love legal family dramas. This novel also deals with sobriety and addiction. Scottoline keeps the pace steady and there is a lot of mystery and action.

Wow. What a thriller. This was a really great read and I had heard great things about it from others as well. I was interested in the plot from the very beginning.

Scottoline does a fantastic job of building tension, and TJ is a flawed but engaging protagonist. The pacing keeps the pages turning. While some plot twists feel slightly predictable, the emotional depth and strong character development make up for it.

Overall, this is an entertaining and well-written thriller that will keep readers hooked until the very end. Fans of Scottoline’s work—and legal dramas in general—will definitely enjoy this one!

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Mystery, intrigue, local references....I love it!
It's always fun to see references of local attractions, landmarks, and towns near me in novels. This book was well written, fast-paced, with great character development, and I would highly recommend. It's as an easy thriller to read and not gruesome. Big fan!

Lisa Scottoline’s The Truth About the Devlins is a solid domestic thriller that delivers plenty of suspense, family drama, and moral dilemmas. The story follows TJ Devlin, the black sheep of his high-powered legal family, who’s trying to rebuild his life after prison and rehab. When his seemingly perfect older brother, John, confesses to murder, TJ jumps into investigator mode—determined to uncover the truth and prove his worth.

The novel starts strong, with an engaging premise and a compelling protagonist. TJ is a flawed but likable underdog, and his struggle for redemption gives the story an emotional edge. The pacing is brisk, with plenty of tension as TJ unravels a web of lies surrounding the Devlin family.

However, while the setup is intriguing, the execution feels a bit formulaic. The twists are predictable for seasoned thriller readers, and some characters, including the Devlin family members, feel underdeveloped. The resolution, while satisfying, lacks the gut-punch impact that could have elevated the story.

I really enjoyed this book. I thought it was well written with great plot twists which kept me entertained. TJ was such an in depth character. i really loved his sarcasm. This is my favorite book by this author so far. although this one touched on a lot of tough topics, it was put together beautifully for a fantastic thriller.

The Devlin family consists of lawyers at a law firm, except for TJ. He had been in prison and went to rehab for alcoholism so now he works as an investigator for the firm. Once night his brother tells him that he murdered a client when he confronted him about something. So, TJ decides to investigate is to hopefully show he can do something good! But things go crazy!!!!!

Great story!! I got pulled in and finished it in one night!

I love all of Lisa’s books and have been reading them since I was a teenager. The banter in this one is top tier!

I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this thriller focused on a family law firm. TJ is the bad kid of the family, so he's surprised but ready to assist in any way when his golden child brother tells him he killed his client and needs help ASAP. But then stuff gets real and TJ has to use his investigative skills to figure out if he and his family are in danger and not tip his parents off to everything that's going on. He's also trying not to relapse and helping his sister work a pro-bono case to get justice for prisoners who were experimented on. A quick and realistic read about the complicated bonds of family.

This book really just took me for a ride. I loved the build up, the character development, and the writing. I would definitely read more from this author!

I liked the twists that came at the end of this book. It was a good story and easy to follow even though their were a lot of pieces.

Scottoline does it again with another propulsive legal thriller. Her knowledge of the legal system from her education and employment history is evident and helps her novels ring true. Here we have the black sheep of a wealthy family doing all he can to turn his life around and also save his family from legal doom. TJ is whip-smart, full of grit and determination, and will. This is a stand-alone novel and will likely hook readers of thrillers to read all of Scottoline's books.

Please read the author's acknowledgements at the end.

Love a solid Lisa Scottoline novel! This one weaves a family based thrill ride full of twists and turns. A quick, easy, fun read! Thankful for the ARC!

I really love Lisa Scottoline and her easy to read thrillers. This one was no exception. It was super entertaining, and kept me turning the pages.