I have read Lisa Scottoline since I was a teenager and she only keeps getting better with time. New book=GREAT!

I really enjoyed this crime thriller about a family of lawyers and one investigator, TJ. It is TJ who helps John when he believes he committed murder, and TJ discovers a web of lies and crime that may unravel the entire family. I thought there was excellent character development, and the storylines and relationships had many layers. There are a lot of heavy elements, too, so the author delves deep into real life trauma. A really gripping and fast-paced book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

What an absolutely riveting book. I was hook from page 1 and couldn’t stop turning the pages. I loved TJ. He’s flawed and made some really bad decisions, but he owned up to them and paid for his crimes. There are a lot of twists and turn in this book and I enjoyed every one of them. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

A charming story about TJ Devlin, the black sheep of his family as he struggles to prove himself to his family following incarceration. TJ is doing his best. His very wealthy and powerful family discounts him and generally are embarrassed of him and his mistakes but he is trying to show that he has changed. He faithfully works as a gofer and undercover detective for his dad's firm while attending AA meetings and straightening out his life. When his brother gets caught up in a dangerous group of men, TJ comes to the rescue but finds himself tangled in something a bit more complex than it appeared. Can TJ safe the family, the family name and himself?

I liked this very much and would love to follow TJ in his career. He had a great voice and personality. I did find the discounting by the family, especially the dad a bit too much and just hard to take. All in all, a great thriller/detective story with family characters! #Penguin #Lisasottoline #Thetruthabouthedevlins

Another winner from Lisa Scottoline! Great paced book about a dysfunctional family that has it all- they have built a prestigious law firm and will stop at nothing to protect it. I really enjoyed the character TJ with his addiction issues. I felt that they were portrayed realistically. His sister Gabby was also interesting_ I do wish she played a bigger part in the book. I don’t feel that we got to know as much about her as the other characters until the end. I read this book in one day. Fast paced and truly engrossing- I stayed up way too late to finish it! I love this author and all of her books. Thank you to NetGalley, Lisa Scottoline and Penguin Group Putnam for the opportunity to read and review this ARC. Highly recommend!⭐️⭐️🌟🌟⭐️

Fun as always, and a great set of characters I hope we see again. Making TJ, a recovering alcoholic also added depth and humanity to the character. As always, the legal battles are both engaging and well thought out, and the ending was clever. A perfect weekend read!

Lisa Scottoline is one of the few authors that I chose to read before even knowing what the book is about. This one, like all her others had not only mystery, but heartfelt emotion as well. One of the things I really liked was that she did her research and more when it came to addicts and their thoughts and behaviors. I often roll my eyes when I see an author try to write about addiction but this one succeeded in getting it right. The mystery itself was a good one and held a lot of twists. Everytime I thought I knew what direction this story would take, it went somewhere else entirely. The character development was exceptional and this touched a lot on unconditional love and family bonds. Now, while it wasn't the best from this author or my favorite of the year, I still have to give it an extra star than I originally was going to. There were no flaws or plot holes and the writing was as impressive as always with this author. So I give this one four stars for the solid read it was.

Thank you Netgalley and Penguin Group Putnam for this ARC.

I enjoyed reading about The Devlins. It was a very action packed thriller with a lot of heart. For whatever reason I enjoyed What Happened to the Bennett’s more but The Truth about the Devlins was good & even knowledgeable of the subject of alcoholism & the AA program.

What a twisty tale about a seriously messed up family. The author does a good job of exploring the reasoning and backstory behind the characters' actions, and allows the novel to unfold slowly. Good thriller overall, though a bit forced at times.

The Truth About the Devlins is that you would hate to be involved in their lives or have them for neighbors. Author Lisa Scottoline does a good job of revealing the layers of deceit which encompass this family. At the beginning, T.J. seems the bad guy for his drunken behavior and driving, but by the end he looks better in comparison to the larger family. It's a cute plot as we see the Devlins unravel.
Thanks NetGalley for the ARC.

This is the perfect family drama/mystery book to settle in with. TJ is an engaging and interesting (and flawed) narrator. Theres a smidge of self righteousness throughout the Devlin clan, that can be a little bit annoying but is par for the course for lawyers.

The real meat of the book is the story of the inmates that were tested on. It's not a sole plot point but it is very real, and what happened to those men is absolutely horrible and should be the subject of MORE books. It gets cursory treatment here, although you learn the basics of what happened and the horrible notion that justice isn't given to everyone. 3.5 stars

An enjoyable read with the humor and irony similar to some of her earlier novels. TJ, is the bad younger son in a family of high achieving lawyers. He is a recovering alcoholic. This book explores lots of topics, bad family dynamics, privilege, medical crimes against prisoners, politics, recovery and heartbreak and rebuilding your life TJ is a likeable character, i had to remind myself he was male as his emotional sensitivity and expressiveness. Another theme dealt with was betrayal, particularly among family members and how to forgive and create anew
4.5

The Develins are a family which have 4 members the mother, father, brother and sister are attorneys with a fifth member Tj who works for the firm as an investigator, Tj is an ex convict who is a recovering alcoholic and spent time in prison for leaving his girlfriends 2 year old daughter unattended in a car.
As the story begins a series of unexpected events unravel within the family and continues with many subplots and a very large cast of characters. As you weave your way throughout the book it keeps you guessing until the very end.
I have read virtually every book that this author has written and I wanted to love the book but I just didn't. It dragged at to many points and way to many people in the book made it hard to follow at times and I found myself just wanting to finish this and move on to something else. Will I read more from this author, yes, but I hope that her next book is more fulfilling to me than this was. I really wanted to give this a higher rating but this is how I felt about this effort.

Unlike most mystery/thrillers, this was a very character-driven story. We’re following TJ Devlin as he struggles with his past and his family. This was a redemption heavy story about making amends, being more than just a label, and the lengths one will go for family. I loved how the women in the story did not take a back seat. They were supportive of TJ from the start and the only ones willing to advocate for themselves and what was just. This book touches on some heavy topics - alcoholism, gambling, divorce, child endangerment, testing on people who were incarcerated, and embezzlement. I thought Scottoline handled these topics with care, while still creating an engaging plot that put the reader squarely in the MC’s mind. I can’t wait to read her next book in this genre!

Thank you to NetGalley and PENGUIN GROUP Putnam/G.P. Putnam’s Sons for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 stars.
TJ Devlin is a charming character, a tortured soul who becomes an unlikely hero. He is the black sheep of the family as an alcoholic who served time in prison due to his addiction. He’s a college drop out due to his addiction. His entire family is invested in the prestigious Devlin and Devlin law firm, except for him. He is a pity hire, only because he is a family member, albeit a disappointing one; he’s hired as an investigator for the law firm.

His investigative skills are out to the test as his older brother John confesses that he just murdered one of the clients, an accountant he’d confronted with proof of embezzlement. TJ immerses himself into the investigation, seizing the chance to prove his worth and save his brother. However TJ realizes that John is not really interested in TJ learning - and uncovering- the truth. John betrays TJ in the worst possible way and this is the point where themes of family loyalty, disloyalty, deception, honesty, unconditional love and forgiveness come into play.

There are a lot of intriguing twists in this mystery. It’s good storytelling, per Lisa Scottoline. It is fast paced and the characters are well developed. I’m tempted to give it 3 stars because I didn’t like most of the characters. However, Ms. Scottoline does an absolutely fabulous and thorough job of addressing addictions and family bonds, and the aforementioned thematic elements- all of which should be applauded. Therefore, 3.50 stars rounded up.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an unsolicited and honest review.

Lisa Scottoline definitely has a way with words, a wonderful way.
TJ, the ne'er do well son of the very do well Devlin family, who happens to be the defacto investigator of his high achieving successful family's law firm is called to a murder scene by his older brother John, an attorney in the family firm, who accidentally killed a man with a thrown rock.
Only when he gets to the supposed scene with John, there is no body. The person his brother thought he killed has vanished.
And the story begins.
Family intrigue, hidden secrets, with no one bring exactly who they appear to be, makes for a domestic thriller with twists and turns that keep you riveted.
I could not put this one down.
Another Scottoline home run.
Over the fence.

Lisa Scottoline's "The Truth about the Devlins" is a riveting domestic thriller that delves into family dynamics, justice, and the lies that can shatter familial bonds.

TJ Devlin, a black sheep in the esteemed Devlin family, is the only one of his siblings not working as a lawyer in their prestigious family firm. After a troubled past involving prison time and rehab for alcoholism, TJ finds himself in a dead-end job at the family firm as an investigator. His life takes a dark turn when his older brother, John, confesses to a shocking crime – the murder of a client, an accountant he confronted with evidence of embezzlement. It's an unthinkable act from John, who is not only the firstborn son but also the Most Valuable Devlin.

Determined to prove his worth and save his brother, TJ launches his own investigation into the murder. However, as he delves deeper into the case, he and John become entangled in a treacherous web of deception and death. TJ is faced with an excruciating dilemma: to protect his family, he must confront uncomfortable truths that could potentially shatter the very foundation of their existence.

Scottoline weaves a suspenseful narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The story explores the complexities of family relationships, ambition, and the lengths to which one will go to protect their loved ones. The characters are well-developed and multifaceted, and TJ's journey from a black sheep to a determined investigator is both compelling and relatable.

"The Truth about the Devlins" is a gripping exploration of how far people are willing to go to safeguard their family, even when the truth threatens to tear them apart. Scottoline's storytelling prowess shines through in this intense and thought-provoking thriller.

Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy of The Truth About the Devlins by Lisa Scottoline.
After TJ Devlin’s time in prison and rehab, he joins the family firm as an investigator – in all likelihood a made-up job since TJ is the black sheep of the family. When his older brother, John, confesses he just committed murder, TJ dives into the investigation to try and save his brother as well as his self-esteem. But will HE (or someone in his family) be the next one murdered when he sticks his nose in where he doesn’t belong?
I finished The Truth About the Devlins in two days! It was very fast paced and kept my attention with lots of twists and turns in every chapter. Although all the members of their family had some sort of problem or predicament, they managed to prove that families stick together through all their disagreements and conflicts. I highly recommend this one!

I am a huge fan of Lisa Scottoline. Her stories just suck you in and keep you guessing. This book is no difference. I really enjoyed it.

Love TJ Devlin!
I can’t believe I just finished this amazing book
This book took me and hooked me from page one till the very end.
Devlin and Devlin and Devlin and Devlin, are a family run law firm by the Devlin family.
We meet TJ Devlin, right away, he is the black sheep of the family, their son, who is not a lawyer, and who has done time in jail.
His brother needs help because his brother feels he murdered a client

This will take you on such a twisty ride that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat, and cheering TJ, every step of the way