Huge fan of Lisa Scottoline, so I jumped right in to read this book. In the author true style it didn’t disappoint. Being from Pennsylvania and born in Philadelphia her book always get me. The dysfunction in the family reminds of times my own crazy seems normal.

The Devlins are a prominent family of lawyers. They own their own successful law firm that includes siblings, mom, and dad. Out of all of the kids, TJ is the black sheep. He had addiction issues and did a bit of prison time. They all love each other but can only be as close as they can be given his issues.

When TJ was released from prison he couldn’t find a job so his family hired him as an investigator for the firm. His dad in particular was very disappointed in him and never wanted to see his son like that again.

Tj’s brother John confessed to him that he accidentally killed a man. This man was an accountant who was embezzling. TJ steps up the plate and wants to help John. It would help their strained relationship if he could do right by him and help.

Although it’s work of fiction, Scottoline hits the target with respect to legal terms, courtroom testimony, and the deep emotions that people would feel in these real-life situations.

This is a fast-paced thriller with all of the goodies: family tragedy, family bonding, bad guys, and courtroom drama. We see how hard work, determination, and family love can bring people back together again. This is a family affair and they all must work together to get through this.

Another great thrill ride for Scottoline fans and fans of suspense, thrillers, and legal dramas. Thank you to NetGalley and G.P. Putnam’s Sons for the ARC of this book.

Thank you to NetGalley for my advanced copy of Lisa Scottoline's soon to be published book, The Truth About the Devlins, for my honest review.

I've read all of Lisa Scottoline's books and they never disappoint! Being from the Philly area myself, I liked the references to different parts of the City.

This book hooked me from the first chapter! All the characters and the dysfunctional family dynamic were very well developed. I found myself really rooting for TJ and would like to see him the subject of Ms. Scottoline's next book.

TJ Devlin cannot seem to catch a break. Always the black sheep of the family of lawyers and trying to fit in. His older brother John the poster child, one night makes a bad decision that will rock the family and their law firm. As TJ gets involved in John’s issues, things become messy and include murder and white collar crime! Can TJ help his brother and his family or will he sink before that happens. Great book. Little twist at the end helps make this one worth the read.

I was excited to read The Truth About the Devlins as I’d enjoyed other titles by Lisa Scottine. The Truth About the Devlins started very well, I was drawn right in. The brothers and the dynamic was interesting. Through the middle, I found my attention waned a bit but I’m glad I kept reading as the final 1/3 was good with mild twists and a heartwarming ending.

Interesting read! The mystery, intrigue and family secrets are only part of what keeps you reading and wanting to find out the ending! Lisa Scottoline’s writing is engaging ! Thank you to the author, Netgalley and Penguin Group Putnam for the arc in exchange for my honest review!

I was very taken in by the family drama of the Devlin family, the court case for the former prison inmates who had been used as medical guinea pigs, the legal maneuvering, the recovering alcoholic, the broken relationships, the brother vs brother…every chapter made each situation harder to unravel. Scottoline kept it all pieced together masterfully. This made for a well plotted read. It will be easy to recommend.

The REAL truth about the Devlins is not at all what it seems.

The story follows the Devlin family - high profile lawyers - and specifically TJ - the screw up son fresh out of prison. The only lawyer NOT in his family.

Trouble finds TJ and he finds himself wrapped up tightly in the webs of murder, fraud, lies and scandals. One Devlin blames another Devlin - and it becomes an all out family war.

I did not see the twist coming - great thriller!

This was a great read. It went in so many different directions but it was all pulled together. The Devlin Family are quite interesting and I loved TJ from the start. Lisa Scottoline knows how to tell a story and pull the reader in!!

This is a rollercoaster of a family saga combined with a thriller. I found the set up promising, but the middle of this novel got a little convoluted, and dragged on. Overall a solid novel that is enjoyable for fans of thrillers.

The Truth About the Devlins by Lisa Scottoline is one that I couldn't put down once I started reading it. The book follows the ups and down of the Devlins who run a family law firm. Two of the three Devlin kids are on the straight and narrow, however the youngest TJ can't get it together. TJ is the youngest and has a drinking problem, after spending a year in jail for his crimes he is now the private investingator for the famly's firm. John, the oldest Devlin seeks out TJ's help when he thinks that he accidently killed a man. Everything for TJ goes down hill from them. His family thinks he is drinking again. He is being followed and he doesn't know who it is. The man that John killed wasn't dead but turned up a day later as a suicide victim, which dosen't sit well with TJ. Now the police are looking at TJ for the murder and no one believes him. You can't go wrong with Lisa Scottoline books. Love them all.

I love a domestic thriller and Lisa Scottoline absolutely delivers a home run with The Truth about the Devlins.

This will grip you in its hooks and won't let you go, even after you've long turned the last page.

Tj was sent to jail for indangering a child, by leaving her in the car, while he was out drinking. His family are all lawyers is their own highly successful firm. They have given TJ a job as an investigator since he is unable to get a job anywhere else. As his brother, John, comes to him for help because he believes he has killed someone, what will Tj be able to to. Tj has now become in something far more dangerous then just trying to help his bother. What secrets about the family will be discovers. Thanks netgalley

This was a heart-pounding, super captivating suspense with a very satisfying ending. I hope to see more of T.J. in future books and maybe a series??
With a fantastic storyline of family dynamics, power struggles, and legal battles, this book is a exciting rollercoaster ride.

Highly recommend!

I really enjoyed this mystery/family drama from Lisa Scottoline. It was interesting and grabbed my attention from the beginning. TJ was a great lead character - I weas rooting for him to succeed throughout the whole book. I would love to see a series focusing on TJ. Thanks to NetGalley for the digital ARC.

Lisa Scottoline is a master of telling the fast moving saga with rich characters and storylines the reader can't stop reading! The Truth about the Devlins doesn't disappoint.

The Truth about the Devlins was not well executed in my opinion and did not wow.

This is my first novel by Lisa Scottoline so I was quite excited to dive in, but overall I didn’t care too much for the writing or the characters.

TJ Devlin is the black sheep of a wealthy, uber successful legal family. He is a recovering alcoholic ex-con who has disappointed his family to no end. The novel is told POV from TJ as he is pulled into one ugly situation after another.

This has elements of a domestic thriller but it just didn’t connect with me as much as I had hoped. TJ wasn’t my favorite narrator and I honestly didn’t care much for any of the Devlin family.

I love a legal thriller so I did like the setting and a lot of the legal discussion but overall the story fell flat for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group - Putnam for the opportunity to read this novel before it’s intended release date of March 26, 2024.

Thank you to Putnam Books and NetGalley for an Advanced Reader Copy of The Truth About the Devlins in exchange for my honest review.

I'm never disappointed in Lisa Scottoline's novels. There was lots going on in this book....a strong, suspenseful legal thriller.

Plus there is always opportunity to learn while reading fiction and I learned a lot about the horrifying but true story of the Philadelphia prisoners that were used as human subjects for medical experiments in the late 1950s - early 1970s.

Set in the greater Philadelphia area, the Devlin family or Devlin and Devlin law firm life. As the story opens we have the oldest brother John confessing that he may have killed someone but when he and his brother TJ return nothing is amiss and there is no evidence that anything transpired.

Now the men and in a race to figure out what happened. As the story unfolds, John’s story no longer makes sense and TJ a recovering alcoholic has to set the record straight before he ends up back in jail.

This was a typical Lisa read for me, however there are two story lines with the story that makes it above the rest. I greatly enjoyed this read

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review

The book is well-written, but it didn't resonate with me because it felt stressful. The treatment of A.J. by his brother and father, and the ambiguity surrounding the antagonists, left me unsettled. T.J., the family's only "failure" due to his struggle with alcohol, finds himself entangled in dangerous situations after his brother enlists his help in a potentially lethal matter. Despite being a page-turner, the relentless tension made it challenging for me to fully enjoy the story.