I absolutely adore Eddie Flynn. He’s a really fun character to follow in Steve’s books. This one had some jaw dropping moments that I didn’t see coming. I really enjoyed the trial and seeing the battle with the sisters. It really is family, am I right? 😂

Thanks to NetGallet and Atria for my eARC in exchange for an honest review.

For the entire duration of this book, I had NO idea who the killer was. Another absolute masterpiece in the Eddie Flynn series from Cavanagh!

Thank you to Netgalley and Atria Books for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review of it. This book has been released overseas but is new to us in the USA. I found this book to be just as good as his other books. You are left in the dark almost the whole way through about which sister murdered their dad and why. The whole time I was convinced based on clues it was one sister and then the twist came and of course I was WRONG!! Cant wait to read another one of this author's books.

Thank you Atria Books and NetGalley for this book! This is my second Steve Cavanagh book and did NOT realize there was an entire series based on Eddie Flynn. Now I'm going to have to go back and read them all because this one had me hooked from the first chapter. The book centers around two sisters who both call the police to report the murder of their father....and they blame each other. The entirety of the book I was back and forth on which sister was the actual murderer and really didn't put two and two together until the very end. Looking forward to reading the whole catalogue :)

This book is PHENOMENAL! I’m so glad that the publisher sent me this through NetGalley! Imagine you get home and see your father murdered and when you call 911 to report the crime and to accuse your sister as the murderer, they tell you she already call them and it’s accusing you of the crime!!! I was instantly hooked since page 1! It was my first legal thriller and will not be the last. This author is so clever and mixed with all my emotions. Can’t wait to read the other books in this series!

🎉 This is my first ARC. I am officially an ARC reader and reviewer!
So excited that it was a good book and easy to review.😏 Thank you so much to the team @atriabooks and @netgalley for the opportunity.

Steve Cavanagh has definitely made a fan with this one! I saw that there is a whole series, that can be read in ANY order or be stand alone. Well, I guess I have some back tracking to do! Fifty fifty kept me guessing who the real killer was and trying to piece together all the clues up until just before the reveal.

I did manage to put all the pieces together and guess the killer BUT I highly recommend it to someone that enjoys thrillers or a good legal drama.

Publication date is set for June 3, 2025 if you want to check it out for yourself.

This was an immersive psychological legal thriller that kept me second-guessing and questioning everything. I was hooked on the suspense from the start and I absolutely loved the courtroom drama (it felt like I was part of the gallery in the scenes where the defense were cross examining the experts and contesting their statements). The anticipation to find out what the verdict and who the real killer was kept growing with each chapter and the different POVs, and I loved every second of it.

I'm definitely going to be reading this series from the start! I loved Eddie Flynn's character, and I'm so curious about his past.

4.75

I figured this one out immediately because it pointed way too hard at the one sister so it became too obvious it wasn’t her

You know a book is good when you start playing detective, get overconfident, and then realize you’re terrible at solving crimes. Fifty Fifty is a rollercoaster of courtroom drama, unreliable narrators, and enough twists to make you question everything—including whether you should ever trust your own judgment again.

Things that kept me hooked:
📖 Short, quick chapters – Just one more chapter turned into half the book.
💡 A premise that messes with your head – Two suspects, one killer, and good luck figuring out which is which.
🔥 High-stakes legal drama – Lawyers pulling off moves that would make real attorneys weep.
🧠 A game of psychological chess – Trust no one. Suspect everyone. Question your own life choices.
🎭 Characters you love, hate, and don’t know what to do with – Because morally gray is the best color.

This book is proof that Steve Cavanagh plays mind games for a living. If you love courtroom thrillers with a side of I did NOT see that coming, this one’s for you!

Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book.

Warning: you'll probably read this is one sitting because you can't put it down, so don't start it when you don't have time to sit and enjoy. I can't say too much about it without spoilers, suffice to say even if you figure out the murderer, you'll second-guess yourself more than once. Fantastic ending. One of my favorite authors for good reason. I don't know how he continues to come up with these plots! Loved the mention of his/JT's book "Twisted." So glad this is will finally be available in the U.S. in June 2025.

This book is full of drama and suspense. It's told from multiple perspectives but is easy to follow along with each character. Just when you think you've got it all figured out, there are twists and turns that keep you on your feet. If you're looking for a thrilling legal drama, this is it! I highly recommend.

Eddie Flynn is one of my favorite characters. When I realized this was part of his series, I jumped at the chance. This time he finds himself defending one of 2 sisters accused of Patricide. Both have motive and opportunity, both claim to be innocent. We get a POV from the killer sprinkled throughout the book and he/she is a psychopath. We don’t find out who it is until the very end and with all the twists and turns, you’ll be second guessing yourself just like Eddie.

3.5 rounded up
Great book. Some good plot twists a few I expected.
My first Steve Cavanagh book, I’ll be reading more

Another outstanding work from Steve Cavanagh.

After reading (and loving) Kill for Me, Kill for You, I have been wanting to get my hands on anything and everything Cavanagh writes. When I saw this title come up on my netgalley, I thought this was another standalone novel. I was (pleasantly) surprised to learn that this was another Eddie Flynn book that his US publisher is publishing. After loving Witness 8, I was very excited to jump back into another Eddie Flynn title.

With the Flynn series, you can really start anywhere. I myself started at 1, then went to 8, and now here I am at 5. This was fun to be introduced to Kate and Bloch and I treated it as a sort of prequel to what I had just read in Witness 8. So far, Fifty-Fifty is my favorite. I had a feeling where this story was going to end up, and in typical Cavanagh fashion, he kept me on my toes the entire time. Cavanagh has a tremendous way of gluing readers to the page and his courtroom scenes are explosive and delightfully fun to read. I really wish I could work for Eddie Flynn and his time.

I am grateful that Cavanagh's US publisher is bringing these titles to the states. I am equally grateful that they allowed me early access to this title in exchange for an honest review.

this book had me guessing right up until the very end- i was convinced i had it figured out, and i definitely didn’t. i’ve loved the other steven cavanagh books ive read, and this one did not disappoint.

thanks to netgalley for the chance to read a copy of this addicting book!

Steve Cavanaugh does it again! He’s usually a hit or miss for me, but this one was DEFINITELY a hit.

I loved the legal aspect of this thriller & will def read more of the Eddie Flynn universe. As a paralegal, I sometimes find it hard to enjoy legal thrillers but this one genuinely was done well in my opinion.

I was also just completely on edge the entirety of this book. I just had to keep reading once I started and figure out who the heck was guilty! While there were only two suspects so I wouldn’t call the ending “shocking”, I did think it had a wow factor & I very much enjoyed it.

So many twists and turns, never knowing who did it! I was a little disappointed when I found out this was book number 5. I would have loved to read the others first! But nonetheless it was such a great read and now il be reading so many more from this author, this is a must read!

This is my first Eddie Flynn story as I did not realize until roughly half way through a book. Typically I don’t love to start mid series but this book was great and holds as a great stand alone. This book left me guessing at every turn and held the right amount of tension and build up. Loved it!

I absolutely devoured this book! I loved, loved, loved it. I loved the whole court storyline! I second guessed the entire way!

I loved Eddie and his relationship with Harry. Same for Kate and Bloch. I haven't read a really good thriller like this in a long time! I cannot wait to read this entire series!

Thank you NetGalley & Atria for this ARC for my honest review!

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I’ve read this series majorly out of order but these books are completely enjoyable individually!!

I loved Fifty Fifty in particular, it captivated me from the very start. I loved all the various POVs and the storyline was very original. I would 100% recommend this series & this book!

Thank you to the publisher for the gifted copy