Thanks to Netgalley, Penguin publishing and Lisa Scottoline for this ARC. I can’t remember the last time I read anything by this author, but I enjoyed this story of the Devlin family, and especially the black sheep, TJ Devlin.. For me there were a few characters I couldn’t keep track of, but I really liked TJ, so I think that’s what kept me reading. He seemed to keep the storyline going..If there are any other books about the Devlins, I will be apt to want to read them if they have TJ Devlin in them. The title “ The Truth About the Devlins” is what got my attention to read this, but I think I was expecting more from the title.. but still, I enjoyed this book. and rounded out my rating to a 4. This is a good book for my bookclub .

For many reasons, I loved The Truth about the Devlins, by Lisa Scottoline. Among the least relevant is that I'm a lawyer and Philadelphia is my hometown. Reading one of her books set in the Philadelphia region is like visiting home. For most readers, however, this stand-alone novel features an engaging family of characters that I hope will appear in future books. The protagonist is flawed, struggling, and totally sympathetic. Scottoline also manages to weave two stories of corporate greed and abuse of those least able to defend themselves. At least one of those stories is based on fact. I found this to be a very quick read and well-paced. The final twist and reveal were both a bit sudden and incredible. This is a 4.5 rating, rounded up to 5. Thanks to NetGalley, G.P. Putnam's Sons, and the incomparable Lisa Scottoline for allowing me to read a digital ARC.

Loved the book. Love Lisa Scottoline's work. Loved the story. Loved the characters that I was supposed to love. Loved it! Buy it!

I've loved most of Scottoline's books, but this one missed the mark a bit for me. There's good characterization and development, a good premise, and ample twists. However, the story starts off strong, but then the pace slows for a good portion of the book.. The narrative drags a at times. TJ is an easy character to root for.

Lisa Scottoline is a must read author! I have loved all of her books and she always keeps me wanting more. This was a fast paced legal thriller. I really admired TJ's character. He deals with addiction but tries to learn from his mistakes. I love a good family drama, full of twisted, dark secrets, and dysfunction, and this book delivered. I was hooked from the beginning until the very end. This book was well written. I can't wait to see what Lisa has for us next. I HIGHLY recommend this book and all of her other books.

Thank you NetGalley and PENGUIN GROUP Putnam, G.P. Putnam's Sons for allowing me to read this ARC for my honest opinion.

In a family of lawyers, TJ is the one odd man out. Not only does he not work in the law field, but he has also been on the other side of the law, only recently being released from prison. He works as an unofficial investigator for the family law firm, so when TJ agrees to help his brother, his world gets entangled in a much larger investigation for him to solve.

Everything Ms. Scottoline writes is masterful. The reader is drawn into the story from the beginning and she does not let loose until the very end. This book is no different. She creates convincingly honest and genuine characters, while others are deeply flawed, only to find people are not who they seem to be as the "plot thickens".

Lisa Scottoline never disappoints and her latest is a fast-paced, 5-star thriller that I couldn’t stop reading.

The Devlins are a family of well-respected attorneys. Their firm is thriving and even their black sheep son TJ is helping at the firm doing investigative work. The death of an accountant who works for a company doing business with the Devlins starts a chain of events that leads to secrets and lies and betrayals.

I loved everything about this amazing book!!! Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for the honor to read and review this book!!!

The Truth About the Devlins is Lisa Scottoline at her best. There are multiple crimes and entanglements to be worked out while trying to maintain family relationships.

3.5 Stars

A rich family full of lawyers and one ex-convict son who happens to be our narrator. This time though, he’s not the one making a mess of things; it’s his older brother. And as he wades through murder, and a slew of other criminal activity, his true heart shines through as he helps his sister fight for justice in a (shockingly based on true facts) case.


I give the author’s note and the research she did five stars!

This is a fast paced and addicting thriller! I could see this being a series, it was a fun read!

Thank you for this ARC

4/5 stars!

It's been a long time since I have read one of Lisa Scottoline's books and I can say, I will be going back to reading them. This was a good reminder of how good her books are. While it wasn't my favorite, it was still a great read. Thank you NetGalley for this ARC!

TJ Devlin is the charming disappointment in the prominent Devlin family, all of whom are lawyers at their highly successful firm—except him. After a stint in prison and rehab for alcoholism, TJ can’t get hired anywhere except at the firm, in a make-work job with the title of investigator.

But one night, TJ’s world turns upside down after his older brother John confesses that he murdered one of their clients, an accountant he’d confronted with proof of embezzlement. It seems impossible coming from John, the firstborn son and Most Valuable Devlin.

TJ plunges into the investigation, seizing the chance to prove his worth and save his brother. But in no time, TJ and John find themselves entangled in a lethal web of deception and murder. TJ will fight to save his family, but what he learns might break them first.

The Truth about the Devlins
Lisa Scottoline
March 26, 2024

The Devlins are a family of lawyers. Every one of them, Mr. and Mrs., John, Gabriella, but youngest T.J. never finished college. He had problems, couldn’t study and chose to drink, party and didn’t follow the program. He drank too much and despite his folks' help, he got into major problems. He was arrested for leaving his girlfriend’s baby in the car while he went into a local bar to have a beer. After he did his time he did his best to attend daily AA meetings and help as an investigator at Devlin and Devlin, the family business, His parents were at odds about his instincts. They were never sure that he remained sober. The eldest, John, was their pride and joy. In time, he would take over for his father in his retirement.
The Truth about the Devlins will be published by Penguin Group, LLC on March 26, 2024. I was able to read and review Scottoline’s latest novel via NetGalley. After reading many of her books I was thrilled to read the ARC. The Devlin journey is detailed. It is necessary to keep track of the family member’s lifeline. The Truth about the Devlins is back on the legal track. Once the reader is fully involved, it is difficult to put down. It is another of her terrific, well written books. Do enjoy.

The Truth about the Devlins by Lisa Scottoline is a very highly recommended domestic psychological suspense novel following a dysfunctional Philadelphia family. This is an excellent, un-put-downable thriller that will hold your attention from start to finish.

TJ Devlin is the youngest son and the greatest disappointment in his family of lawyers. Both his parents, Paul and Marie, and two older siblings, John and Gabrielle, are lawyers in the successful family firm of Devlin and Devlin. TJ, on the other hand, is an ex-con and, after rehab, has maintain his current sobriety for two years. The only employment he has been able to find is with the family law firm in a make-work job with the title of investigator.

When his older brother John is frantic because he thinks he murdered Neil Lemaire, an accountant he confronted with proof of embezzlement, he privately turns to TJ for his help. TJ agrees to help him and this act of brotherly fidelity sets into motion a complicated entanglement of schemes and deception, especially after John falsely tells his family that TJ is drinking again. At the same time, he is helping Gabby on a heart-breaking pro bono case.

TJ is a likable, genuine character who is honest about his many flaws and failings. He is determined, intelligent, tenacious, but also self-effacing and realistic. This is truly a family drama and the interpersonal dynamics in the Devlin family play an important role. TJ remains loyal to his family, even when it is to his own detriment. His father is a disagreeable, unlikable character and John is an arrogant, pompous jerk. His mother, Marie, and sister Gabby are both likable, agreeable characters.

As expected, the writing is exceptional and descriptive. The pace is fast and compelling for most of the novel, although there is a more even pace in the middle. The narrative is full of action and suspense, containing a good dose of family drama and hysterics, as well as several twists along the way. The Truth about the Devlins is truly an un-put-downable, just one-more-chapter book that had me staying up way-too-late to finish it. The pages flew by. There are several shocking surprises and twists along the way. You will be cheering TJ on as it seems more and more mud is slung in his direction while he is trying to do his best.

The Truth about the Devlins is another winner from Scottoline! Thanks to G.P, Putnam's Sons for providing me with an advance reader's copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary and expresses my honest opinion.

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TJ Devlin is a recovering alcoholic and the black sheep of the Devlin family. He is also the only one who is not a lawyer at the Devlin family law firm. When TJs brother John comes to him for help when he thinks he killed someone, TJ decides to investigate. He gets caught in a web of lies and betrayals, and must uncover the truth before anyone gets killed, all while fighting his own demons.

Have read many Lisa Scottoline's books and have always enjoyed them. This one was no different. Book was a little slow to start but it picked up and I was in for a ride. Love TJ and it was hard not to root for him. The only thing I didn't like was the fact that a few things were left unexplained. Would definitely recommend this read.

Thank you to netgalley and G. P. Putnam's sons publisher for allowing me to read The Truth about the Devlins by Lisa Scottoline. I love Lisa Scottoline books and was very happy to get a copy. This book can be read as an entertaining stand alone book. This book has a trigger warning for alcoholics. A family drama set in a law firm in Philadelphia with no court room drama. The characters were engaging and helped the story flow. I enjoyed the setting of the story and the way she writes to provide glimpses of the city of Philadelphia.

This thriller explores the importance of family while tying together the plot and twists.
I've always wanted to read a book, by this author, and I'm glad I did.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC

Lisa Scottoline is an auto-read author for me. I don't care what it's about, I will read it no matter what. This is a true Lisa Scottoline book and highly recommend!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review.

This was ok. I liked TJ and his self-depreciating humor, although I am sure it comes from his family treating him like garbage. I was happy with his character arc and how it resolved. On the other hand, I didn't like the "twist." It just seemed way too convenient and coincidental.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is a legal thriller read with family drama and secrets! Following the Devlins - a family of lawyers who has a firm. The youngest son, TJ is the only one in the family that isn’t a lawyer. TJ is a recovering alcoholic who works as investigator for his family’s law firm. His older brother comes to him for help when he murdered a client who had been embezzling. A very suspenseful read - it started out slow but picked up midway towards the ending. I loved the short chapters, it was easy to binge read! I’ve read a few of backlist titles by this author and I can verify that you can’t really go wrong with Lisa Scottoline! I really enjoyed THE TRUTH ABOUT THE DEVLINS, coming out on March 26th! Thank you to Netgalley and G.P. Putnam’s Son for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

I adore Lisa Scottoline and her books, I always get sucked into them and cannot put down. This book felt a bit different than her previous novels and while I really enjoyed it, it seemed a little dragged out for me. It is a story full of secrets, family drama, crime and redemption. I am excited to see what she comes up with next.