I just love the writing style with this series. I haven't even read them all or in order and I am still shocked and utterly surprised by what continues to happen. Another win for Eddie Flynn with this one for sure!

Steve Cavanagh delivers another gripping legal thriller with Fifty Fifty, maintaining high intensity and clever courtroom tactics throughout. The story centers on defense attorney Eddie Flynn, a former con artist with ties to organized crime, who must rely on his sharp legal instincts to defend a client caught in a deadly case involving two sisters accusing each other of murder. Flynn believes his client is innocent, but ambiguity and tension keep the truth elusive.

Cavanagh crafts a compelling mystery by introducing a “She” narrative—offering the killer’s perspective without revealing her identity—which adds depth and intrigue. The shifting suspicion between the two sisters, Alexandra and Sofia, kept me guessing. Supporting characters are well-developed, and the pacing—helped by varied chapter lengths—drives the story forward. With a tightly plotted courtroom drama, unexpected twists, and a satisfying climax, this fourth installment in the Eddie Flynn series is one of Cavanagh’s best. It refreshes the legal thriller genre by blending classic tension with a modern, twist-filled plot that feels both familiar and innovative.

Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC!

Fifty Fifty by Steve Cavanagh:
A sharp, fast-paced legal thriller where two sisters are accused of killing their father-and each says the other did it. Packed with twists, smart dialogue, and a tense courtroom showdown, it keeps you guessing to the end. Gripping and addictive. Loved the twists. I couldn't put this one down.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you #NetGalley and #AtriaBooks for this #ARC

So I started reading this book and then next thing I know it’s already 2am and I’m still reading even if I have to go to work the next day 😂

But omg. This book was worth going zombie mode for! It was sooo bingeable! I just started reading Steve Cavanagh’s books this year and I swear, he became an autobuy author from me after my first read of his books!!

I think legal thrillers is one of my favorite tropes of the thriller genre and omg the courtroom scenes in this book are ✨chef’s kiss✨! 👌

Okay. Here’s the plot.
The mayor of NY was murdered.
There were two 911 calls placed that night -one from each daughter. And they’re both claiming that the other killed their father. Who’s telling the truth??

I swear you’re in for a ride for this one!! This comes out June 3rd (next Tuesday!) and you definitely want to read this if you love bingeable thrillers!!!

Thank you @atriabooks for the free book! Thank you @simon.audio for the free audiobook!!

Thank you Atria Books for my #gifted copy of Fifty Fifty! #atriabooks #AtriaInfluencer #FiftyFifty #SteveCavanagh

𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: 𝐅𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐲
𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫: 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐡
𝐏𝐮𝐛 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

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Another 5★ for Steve Cavanagh! This book was so good and the type of book that immediately hooks you! Part of the Eddie Flynn Series, which are 100% standalone books, (this is the second book I’ve read from the series and you can read them in any order - trust me!) Cavanagh has once again delivered a book that will make you question everything!

Two sisters and two 911 calls and one murder of their father, the former mayor of NYC. Both daughters claim the other one did it. One of the daughters, Alexandria, is a rising real estate star, while the other one, Sofia, has a dark history. One of them is a liar and a killer. Which one is it?

The pacing of this book was perfect and I could not turn the page quickly enough! You will not want to miss this one!

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💭: Holy crap this book was FANTASTIC! Two sisters call 911 minutes apart after finding their father murdered. The only issue? Each sister is claiming the other is the murderer!

Eddie Flynn takes on Sofia’s defense, while Kate takes on Alexandra’s. They have to prove their clients innocence, but it won’t be easy. So much of the evidence points to each girl potentially being the murderer.

I couldn’t put it down! I loved the “She” chapters where the killer is telling their side. We don’t find out who “she” is until the end. She is an unreliable narrator that could be either sister with the information we learn. GAH!😍 It was so good! I went back and forth with who I thought did it.

Fifty Fifty is my 5th book by Steve Cavanagh and my 3rd Eddie Flynn book. I have to say that Eddie Flynn, ex-con and now a trial lawyer, is one of my favorite characters ever and I will definitely be going to Cavanagh's back list and reading more of Eddie Flynn!

In this courtroom drama two sisters both accuse the other of brutally killing their father, and Eddie Flynn is hired by one of the sisters to defend her during a joint trial where both sisters are being accused of the murder.

In the usual Cavanagh way, this book is also twisty and so enthralling, I couldn't get enough. I went back and forth, back and forth, again and again, thinking it was one sister over the other who did the slaying of their father. I was honestly so shocked by the reveal of who actually did it.

As in all of Cavanagh's books, you don't need to have read any of the first Eddie Flynn books to read Fifty Fifty. I have read 3 of them completely out of order, and had no issue whatsoever. Each book can be read as a standalone.

If you like "throw your book" twists, then this is a book you absolutely need to read! I can't recommend it enough.

*Thanks so much to partner Atria Books and to NetGalley for the gifted eARC!*

FIFTY FIFTY BY STEVE CAVANAUGH

It was fun to find out why this book was called Fifty Fifty!
But I certainly won't post it as that would make for a HUGE spoiler…and I never post spoilers. You will just have to read it for yourself!

Reading this book, I fell in love with Cavanaugh's protagonist Eddie Flynn. You've got to love an ex con artist turned defense attorney. He has a huge heart and surrounds himself with great people to help him win his trial. These people are unique, flawed and wonderful. To me Eddie spends more of his time being a detective than an attorney. Lately I've come to really enjoy detective reads and so I will go back and read this series from Book 1 but I think I am compelled to read his latest Kill For Me Kill For You first if for no other reason than I love the title!

This book is a re-release paperback and was gifted to me by Steve Cavanaugh, First Atria a division of Simon & Schuster, and NetGalley. The re-release is scheduled for June 3rd.

Fifty Fifty completely blew me away! From the very first chapter, I was pulled into the tense story of two sisters on trial for the brutal murder of their father. I stayed hooked all the way to the final page, because I didn’t know who done it. We go in knowing that one of them is guilty. Both claim it was the other. But every time I thought I had it figured out, Steve Cavanagh flipped the story on its head. I didn’t know what to believe until the very last page.

The twists in this book are so smart and so well timed. They were always unexpected. I found myself questioning everyone’s motives, doubting every point of view, and racing through chapters just to see what would happen next. I genuinely didn’t know who to believe, and that level of uncertainty was thrilling.

As someone who really appreciates legal thrillers, I was especially impressed with how accurate the whole legal process was described. The legal strategies, the tension in the trial, the jury’s reaction to every testimony, the back-and-forth between the prosecution and both defense teams, it added so much authenticity and depth to the story.

The multiple points of view were another standout. Each voice was distinct and compelling, but I was especially fascinated by the chapters from the murderer’s perspective. They were chilling, insightful, and unsettling in the best possible way. Steve Cavanagh didn’t shy away from the details of the murder scenes. It gave the book a psychological edge that elevated the entire narrative.

Huge thanks to Atria Books, Steve Cavanagh, and NetGalley for the ARC. This was my first Steve Cavanagh book, and I can’t believe I’ve waited so long to read one of his books. I’ll be catching up on the rest of the Eddie Flynn series ASAP.

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¡Fifty Fifty me cautivó por completo! Desde el primer capítulo, me sumergí en la tensa historia de dos hermanas enjuiciadas por el brutal asesinato de su padre. Me quedé enganchada hasta la última página, porque desconocía quién lo había hecho. Entramos sabiendo que una de ellas es culpable. Ambas afirman que fue la otra. Pero cada vez que creía haberlo descubierto, Steve Cavanagh le daba la vuelta a la historia. No supe qué creer hasta la última página.

Los giros de este libro son ingeniosos y muy oportunos. Siempre inesperados. Me vi cuestionando las motivaciones de todos, dudando de cada punto de vista y leyendo los capítulos a toda prisa solo para ver qué pasaba después. Realmente no sabía a quién creer, y ese nivel de incertidumbre era emocionante.

Como alguien que realmente aprecia los thrillers legales, me impresionó especialmente la precisión con la que se describe todo el proceso legal. Las estrategias legales, la tensión del juicio, la reacción del jurado a cada testimonio, el intercambio de opiniones entre la fiscalía y ambos equipos de defensa, aportaron mucha autenticidad y profundidad a la historia.

Los múltiples puntos de vista fueron otro punto a destacar. Cada voz era distinta y cautivadora, pero me fascinaron especialmente los capítulos desde la perspectiva de la asesina. Fueron escalofriantes, perspicaces e inquietantes, en el mejor sentido de la palabra. Steve Cavanagh no rehuyó los detalles de las escenas de asesinato. Esto le dio al libro un matiz psicológico que elevó toda la narrativa.

Muchísimas gracias a Atria Books, Steve Cavanagh y NetGalley por el ARC. Este fue mi primer libro de Steve Cavanagh, y no puedo creer que haya esperado tanto tiempo para leer uno de sus libros. Me pondré al día con el resto de la serie de Eddie Flynn lo antes posible.

This is one of my favorite legal thriller series! I’ve read them a bit out of order but it hasn’t taken away from the excitement on the pages! The main character, Eddie Flynn, is a con-artist turned criminal defense lawyer with unconventional practices.

In Fifty-Fifty, Eddie is caught up in a gruesome murder where there are two defendants who happen to be sisters. Both blame the other for the murder of their wealthy father. Nothing is as it seems as each sister has something at play so it’s tricky to tell which one is putting on an act and which one is truly evil.

𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: June 03, 2025
𝗔𝗥𝗖 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪:

Steve Cavanagh has been a huge hit for me. I have loved this series, the Eddie Flynn series and this right here is #5. A criminal minds meets CSI type of series.

With this one, we have Eddie Flynn standing and representing our two sisters whose father is found dead by one of them and the other..well she’s not looking innocent either…fingers are being pointed so what do we do….a joint jury trial…

This book took me around sharp corners, through whiplash, gripping the edge of my seat and gasping out loud sometimes. This book is told in multiple POV which is my favorite of course. This story is bingeable to the very last page. I can’t wait for more.

Large thank you to our Author, NetGalley as well as Atria Books

This was another great book in the Eddie Flynn series. Two sisters on trial for their father’s murder and they are both pointing their finger at the other one as the real murderer. The story was gripping and full of twists. There were chapters from various characters’ viewpoint. I especially liked the chapters from the murderer’s perspective that left me guessing whose head I was in. Overall, this was a great read.

Special thanks to NetGalley for the ARC copy.

4.5 stars

When two sisters each call 911 reporting the other has brutally murdered their father, who is to be believed?

I have never picked up an Eddie Flynn novel but found this to be an easy transition into this series. Eddie was a great protagonist and the twists in this novel kept me on the edge of my seat! The reveals were satisfying and I’m very interested in continuing on in this series.

Highly recommend to fans of legal thrillers!

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for access to this eARC. All opinions are my own.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Genre: 🕵️‍♂️Mystery
Recommend:✅

The plot of “Fifty Fifty” had so much promise and that plot kept me engaged through the end when I found other aspects a little meh. The book had me right in the beginning, two sisters call 911 at the exact same time when their father is stabbed to death in his home with both sisters accusing each other of the hyper violent crime.

From there we get varying point of view chapters from both sisters’ lawyers and from the killer, although we don’t know which sister is narrating at the time. I kept trying to look for clues tucked in there but I couldn’t find any which was driving me mad, it all the best ways.

I read “Fifty Fifty” because I absolutely had to know what happened but I found the writing to be a little cringey at time. There were some forced “current event” references that made me roll my eyes. These things kept me from loving this one, but I still recommend it.

You’ll love this book if you love:
✅Courtroom Drama
✅Mysteries
✅Fucked-Up Women

Fifty Fifty is an intense and compelling thriller by author Steve Cavanagh featuring former conman turned lawyer Eddie Flynn. This is the fifth Eddie Flynn novel, however, you can read them in any order. The story revolves around two sisters, each accusing the other of their father’s murder, leading to a tense and unpredictable courtroom battle. Eddie is representing Sofia and Sofia’s sister Alexandra is represented by lawyer Kate Brooks.

Mr. Cavanagh writes very well developed and lovable characters. The pace of the book is perfect and each chapter ends with you wanting more. It was hard to put down.

The part of the book which discusses the trial was riveting. I felt like I was part of the jury myself.

Overall, Fifty Fifty is a tightly written, twisty thriller that will appeal to fans of both psychological and legal thrillers.

Thank you to Netgalley and Atria books for this ARC I’m change for my honest review.

Another Eddie Flynn mystery that kept me guessing right up until the last chapter!! I love the court room drama and the characters were very likable. Even the smallest details proved to be clues to finding out who really murdered Frank Avellino.

Thank you to Netgalley and Atria Books for this ARC! I had so much fun reading this.
4.5 Stars
Frank is a rich man who is murdered and the 2 main suspects are his daughters. Sofia and Alexandra. They are both blaming the other sister. The girls both definitely have their own issues.
We get to follow Eddie Flynn and Kate Brooks as the defense lawyers who are representing them in the biggest case they’ve seen in a long time.

It was such a cool thing having a point of view of the killer, not knowing who it is. I found myself searching for the smallest details in her chapters so I could try figuring it out on my own. I was guessing until the end.

The lawyer talk was so fun to read too. I loved the court proceedings and seeing the evidence laid out for us as the reader while knowing what we know from the killers POV. I couldn’t stop reading once I got to the trial part of the book.

I know this is the 5th book in this Eddie Flynn series, but in my opinion this can be easily read as a stand alone. Definitely recommend!

What a masterfully crafted legal courtroom drama/family drama thriller of a book. Wow. That was a rush of the best kind. Can't wait to read another.

I was able to read a rerelease of Fifty Fifty by Steve Cavanagh. This is part of his Eddie Flynn series and I ’ve read a few of the others. This one was entertaining and a page turner! One night we have two calls into 911 reporting the murder of the former mayor; in a twist of events, both callers are his daughters, each blaming the other for the murder. The rest of the story goes through all happens leading up to and through the trial. We get perspectives of both defense attorneys, one of which is Mister Flynn himself, the daughters and an interesting insight into the inner workings of the killer; is it one of the daughters? The way this plays out was entertaining, shocking at times and suspenseful. I was able to figure this one out though but was still caught off guard by other things that happened. With there be continuation of certain characters from other books in this series, I think I need to read his previous books before I read more. I’m really enjoying this series thus far and recommend checking this out.

I am officially a Steve Cavanagh fan. His thrillers do not disappoint. This book is not new but is being released in the US on June 3rd, 2025. Two sisters on trial for their father’s murder. Both claiming the other one did it. Loved the twists. Read in one sitting.