Thank you NetGalley for this advanced copy!
This book had me hooked from the start and kept me guessing to the ‘whodunit’ of the 2 sisters.
Lots of research went in to this book and didn’t realize this was a book from a series, but it is just fine to read by itself.
This book should be made into a movie; excellent thriller material.
Can’t wait to read more from Steve Cavanagh!

Without a doubt I’ll read anything from Steve Cavanagh! I was sucked in from the beginning and loved all the twists and turns. I hope there’s more with Eddie Flynn in the future!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this eArc in exchange for my honest review!

Wow just wow! This is my 3rd read from
This author and he never fails to keep me on my toes, gripping the edge of my seat to know the truth. Sofia and Alexandra are both arrested for the murder of their father, both blaming each other but only one did it. I was constantly doubting my own thoughts. Just when I thought it was all coming together I was wrong. Twist after twist. Writing perfect, plot fantastic. This probably made it to the list of my top 5 thrillers!

Thank you netgally and atria for letting me read this and review it

I am so glad that Steve Cavanagh's Eddie Flynn series is getting more attention. I had no idea which sister was guilty the entire time. I would be convinced at some points and then there would be details thrown in where I would doubt myself. I am planning to read the rest of the series.

After reading the premise, I was already hooked. 2 sisters call 911 claiming the other sister killed their father. Is one of them the killer, both of them, or possibly none of them. I loved this crime thriller and it read like I was watching an episode of Law and Order or a movie. Even though this is technically #5 in a series, it can be read as a stand alone which I like. So many twists and turns and once you think you know, you still don't. So many red herrings (which were great) and I still couldn't guess who the culprit was. Will definitely read more in this series as I like Eddie Flynn as a character and I want to read about his backstory and his future!

*Thanks to NetGalley for my review copy, all opinions expressed are my own*

My rating: 3/5... I enjoyed it, but ready for my next read.

I will start out by saying that this book is the 5th book in the Eddie Flynn series. Despite having NOT read the previous 4 in the series, I wanted to give it a try because I have read another book by this author and was surprised by several of the twists (Kill for Me, Kill for You).

I really enjoyed the story-line of the actual court case portion of this book. That being said, I think I would have enjoyed it much more overall if I had read all prior books. While the story does stand on it's own and there is an attempt to catch up the reader on supporting character's/history from previous plot lines - I did not feel connected to many of the personal aspects of Flynn's life or relationships. I found myself wanting to get through those parts and back into the case/court room.

My only real critique of this book was that when you switched into Kate's POV, it still felt as though the POV was from a middle-aged male instead of younger female. I wish her voice was more distinct and aligned with her character, than sounding like it was still coming from Eddie's mind.

So would I recommend this book? Yes, but I would recommend reading from the start of the series and not reading this one as a standalone.

This was such a nail-biter from beginning to end. It’s always so exciting for me to discover a new-to-me author that I now have several of his backlist to read, so thanks to NetGalley for the advance copy.

Two wealthy sisters were in the mansion at the time their father was murdered. They both have his blood on him, and both their fingerprints are on the knife used to viciously kill him since it’s also the knife they’ve used to cook dinner for him. The sisters hate each other and have since they were children, and their cruel mother died under mysteriously circumstances. They both call 911 within moments of the other, each saying her sister is responsible for their father’s death. Eddie is a lawyer who takes on the sister that self-harms by cutting and substance abuse. He only takes on clients he believes are innocent, but his chances of proving that are 50/50.

Absolutely loved this book, I have read 2 books from this series and loved both of them! So twisty and mysterious that gets unhooked from the beginning. I’m usually not into court proceedings books but this whole series is so mysterious and twisty that I couldn’t put it down. Will most definitely finish this whole series.

Thank you NetGalley and Atria books for approving this ebook, will most definitely recommend this book.

ARC review • pub date 06.03.25

One man is dead and one of his daughters did it - so they’re on trial against each other. POV from the attorney of each sister, as well as “she” - the killer, we just don’t know which. This book had my head spinning and I truly could not decide who I thought did it!

What an absolutely wild ride this was! Book five in the Eddie Flynn series and if you enjoy legal thrillers and haven’t read any of these you’re missing out! Steve Cavanaugh has created an absolute masterpiece in Mr Flynn

I’ve read these all out of order but I can’t wait to read the next one. Highly recommend!! Written so incredibly well!

5⭐️

Thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for my ARC

Thank you Atria Books for another wonderful book by Steve Cavanagh!

I was NEVER a legal thriller gal until I was introduced to Cavanagh. My first book read by him was 13 and I was hooked. This release is no exception. I don't have much to say except do yourself a favor and read it..... that's how much I love Cavanaghs work, the book speaks for itself. You will be turned into a legal thriller lover!!!!


5/5

Holly Collins

Wow 5⭐️ this book kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. I was going back and forth on who I thought the killer was until the very end. I love a thriller that keeps you guessing with constant twists and turns and this book did just that!

I really enjoyed that we got multiple POVs and I really felt for both Eddie and Kate throughout the story. I also appreciated that every plot line was tied up neatly at the end.

This was my first read by Steve Cavanagh but he has a fan in me now. I will definitely be reading some of his previous novels now that I know his skill!

Thank you so much NetGalley and Atria books for the copy!!

This was an absolute roller coaster of a mystery! Two sisters end up on trial for the brutal murder of their father and they are pointing fingers at each other! Every time I thought I knew what was happening I had to question myself. Even Eddie himself was shocked at the truth! Steve Cavanagh is so good at heart pounding trial scenes and twisted revelations ! Nobody is safe in this book. You’ll be wondering until the very end who is guilty and who is innocent. I loved it!

Steve Cavanagh is a new author for me but I really enjoyed this novel. I had no idea going into it that this was part of a series. This story was full of mystery and kept me guessing. I’m not a big fan of legal dramas/thrillers but I thought this was nicely done. I have always heard great things about his books and I would read more of them going forward.

Fifty-Fifty by Steve Cavanagh is a medium-paced, interesting, legal thriller. The story begins with the brutal murder of a father, and immediately the suspense kicks in as both of his daughters, Sofia and Alexandra, accuse each other of the crime. The plot revolves around the courtroom battle to uncover the truth, with both sisters having motive and opportunity. I really enjoyed the different perspectives of the book including “she” who is the murderer. I felt that the identity of the killer was obvious as the other choice would’ve just been too easy. Overall I enjoyed it

If you’re looking for a tense and suspenseful book that will have you on the edge of your seat Fifty Fifty by Steve Cavanagh is your next read. Part of a series but can also be read as a stand alone this multiple point of view book will have you second guessing yourself right until the end. I love Eddie Flynn books and they get better each time a new one is released. Fifty Fifty is a puzzling, edge of your seat thriller that you won’t want to put down.

I love Eddie Flynn.
Fifty-Fifty by Steve Cavanagh is a fast-paced, thrilling read from start to finish. The story follows Eddie Flynn, a smart and clever lawyer, who’s defending one of two sisters accused of killing their father. I loved seeing how Kate and Eddie had met as well because I have read future books in this series. I loved seeing her character in this book and how she became the lawyer she is with Eddie Flynn.
The twists and turns in the plot kept me hooked, and just when I thought I had it figured out, there was always another surprise. I just wanted to know which sister did it. I went back and forth throughout the novel and needing to know kept me turning pages!
Another must-read by Cavanagh. Highly recommended!

I really loved this book! Thank you so much for the advanced copy! My full Goodreads review can be found here:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7418604529?book_show_action=false

Steve Cavanagh has slowly become one of my favourite authors. I'm on the edge of my seat the whole time.

Solid legal thriller. I was on the edge of my seat and could not put down. Although this is the 5th book in the Eddie Flynn series, you can easily follow along with the story line and don't need to have read the others before picking this one up. However, I will be reading the rest of the series just because I really love the characters and want to know what happens to them, and to get more of their backstories. Fans of this genre will definitely love this one!

This was a first Steve Cavanagh read for me and I am loving it! I love the legal side of the story and trying to figure out which sister is the killer and which lie was the truth! I was totally hooked to this and could not put it down until I knew. 5 stars!

First, thank you Net Galley for this ARC. this was my first thriller in almost 2 years and boy did it have me on the edge of my seat!!!!!! Truly shocked by the twist!!!!