I am a sucker for psych thrillers and suspense novels, so when I read the blurb of this book I immediately knew I wanted to read it! Cavanagh wove together a masterful story in which I didn’t know if i was coming or going! I was engaged the entire time!

A man is murdered and his two daughters call 911, claiming the other one killed their father. There’s a 50/50 shot that one of them did it. I was immersed in this story, eating it up in a day. The two suspects, the twists and surprises, the courtroom play by play, all very well written. Captivating, fast paced and had me guessing until the very end.

This was fantastic! I am a big Steve Cavanagh fan, and this book was such a great twist on a "who done it" story line. Throughout the book, the reader goes back on forth betting on the innocence of either Alexandra or Sofia in the murder of their father. Two sisters who called 911 on each other at the same time and same day, but only one can be convicted..... or both. Or neither.

y’all - this was my second steve cavanagh book and he’s quickly becoming one of my favorite thriller authors. this book started a little slow but kept me guessing the entire time - and yep, the twist got me! I couldn’t put the book down for the last 30%, I had to know whodunnit!!

Steve Cavanagh is quickly becoming one of my favorite thriller writers. This was a great legal thriller - some creative liberties were taken, but for the most part, it felt incredibly realistic. It had me guessing all the way to the end -- I will definitely be continuing on with this series!

This is my second Steve Kavanagh book and let me just say, he does not disappoint. Fifty Fifty tells the story of two sisters accused of murdering their father. Each points the finger at the other, and only they know the truth.
The title holds true. I was changing my mind of who the killer was until the very end. The hints that were dropped throughout the story could have pointed to either sister and it kept me on my toes the entire time.
I really enjoyed the pacing of the first Kavanagh book I read and Fifty Fifty met my expectations. Whether you’ve read any Eddie Flynn books previously or not, this one is top-tier.

Thank you to Steve Kavanagh and Atria Books for the ARC ahead of Fifty Fifty’s US release!

Steve Cavanagh has done it again!!!!!!! I read Kill for me, Kill for you and thought it was the best suspense book I had ever read. Now I want to read more by this author!!!! Fifty Fifty did not disappoint. Edge of your seat from start to finish. Two sisters accusing each other of the murder of their father. Two lawyers trying to prove that their client is innocent. The whole time you really don't know who did it. You don't know who to hate and who to root for. Dark, mysterious, and a wild ride for sure. I will be recommending this to all of my mystery reader friends and patrons. This is a must read!

Damn, this was so fun and twisty! Cavanagh has fully won me over and I’ll be searching out all the Eddie Flynn books now!

You’ll be on the edge of your seat the entire time, fully convinced you know what’s what until you don’t. The perfect legal thriller!

Anything by Steve cavanagh is a MASTERPIECE!!!! An auto read for me !! Please please please keep them coming

I like Eddie Flynn, and all characters in their pursuit of justice in this book. It did reaffirm something I already knew which is I could never be a defense attorney. I loved Eddie’s moral compass, and I loved Kate’s determination. I loved that I truly had no idea which sister it was so I have to say job well done to Steve Cavanagh!

Frank Avellino was a multi millionaire and ex NYC mayor. Sofia and Alexandra are his daughters. Sofia is the sister that self harms and has issues. Alexandra is the sister more put together. Their mother was a cold nasty woman whose punishment for the girls was to bite them for making the wrong move when playing chess. The sisters call 911 telling the operator the other sister just brutally killed their father and one of the sisters was hiding in the bathroom. Which sister fatally stabbed their father? Rumor was the father was going to cut one of them out of the will.

The book alternates chapters between Eddie, Kate, Sofia , Alexandra and “she” , the one killing and who’s disturbed. I loved all the characters. The story left me constantly questioning which sister killed their father and others. It was a suspenseful story. The trial made me feel like I was in the courtroom as an observer. The courtroom drama was gripping. This book is part of a series but can be read as a standalone.

Pub date: June 3, 2025

Thank you #netgalley, #atriabooks, #steven Cavanagh

I’ve only read one book by Cavanaugh. “Kill for me, kill for you”. This was much better.
It was well written and gripping and seriously had me second guessing myself to the very end. I’ve haven’t read any of the Eddie Flynn series yet but I will definitely go and find them now

I was worried that I would lost reading this since it was number 5 or 6 in the series. I was not. This could be a stand alone book, only missing a little background.

Cavanaugh and Eddie Flynn have a new fan!!

I thoroughly enjoyed this ARC provided by NetGalley. This story of two sisters both claiming the other murdered their father had some of everything. There were so many twists and turns all the way through. This was great storytelling with several points of view. No one could be trusted. I would read this again just to enjoy the ride.

Such a great book with Eddie Flynn as the main character set in New York City. Two sisters are arrested for the murder of their father and they both accuse each other of being the murderer. It’s a great courtroom drama full of twists and turns that keeps you reading well past bedtime! Plus this can be read as a stand alone or as part of the series. Cannot recommend this book enough!

A father is murdered and two sisters are blaming each other. Who is the murderer? This book starts off with a bang and is a non-stop, fast paced thriller until the very end. I spent the whole book guessing which sister was the murderer. Steve writes such strong women characters in his books and this one is no different.

Highly recommend the Eddie Flynn series and the way the books are set up, you don’t need to read any others in the series.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for providing me with an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

Eddie Flynn is back in action, defending Sofia Avellino, who's accused, along with her sister Alexandra, of murdering their father, ex-NYC Mayor Frank Avellino. The jury takes just 48 minutes to deliberate, which has Eddie feeling uneasy. The sisters both made frantic 911 calls on the night of the murder, each blaming the other, leaving everyone wondering who’s really telling the truth.

This courtroom thriller is gripping from start to finish. The pace is quick, the tension is palpable, and there are plenty of unexpected twists that keep you glued to the pages. The courtroom scenes are especially well-done; it feels like you’re right there, witnessing the drama unfold as Eddie and the fierce Kate Brooks dig deep to prove their clients’ innocence.

With both sisters living in the shadow of a manipulative mother, it's tough to discern who can be trusted. Eddie believes in defending the innocent, but this case challenges the black-and-white nature of justice. If you’re looking for a captivating read that will keep you guessing, this book is a must.

Thanks to NetGalley for letting me dive into this fantastic story!

4.5 ⭐️

Two sisters.
One murdered father.
They both say the other did it.
Only one is lying… but which one?

If you love twisty legal thrillers that mess with your head in the best way, Fifty Fifty is IT. The court scenes were so tense, the characters were layered and shady in all the right ways, and I couldn’t stop flipping pages. I absolutely love Eddie Flynn!

Wow! This book had me hooked from the beginning! I could never dream up such a malicious, conniving character. I was on edge as I waited to figure out which daughter was the killer. Even after I figured it out, I was still hit with curveballs that kept me interested until the very end

4.5 stars

This book had me at the edge of my seat the entire time. A truly gripping legal thriller! Fifty- Fifty is part of a series, although it can definitely be read as a standalone.

There was so much suspense. I truly had no idea who the killer was. Every time I thought it was one sister, the other would do something to make my suspicions turn back to them.

I loved that the author gave us multiple POVs. Not only did we get both lawyers’ POVs, but we also got the murderer’s pov. Known only as “SHE,” the pov gives a chilling inside look into every move the sister makes to hide all evidence pointing towards her.

This was my first book by Steve Cavanagh, but it will definitely not be my last!

Fifty Fifty is a, exciting and razor-sharp, mind-bending thriller that throws readers straight into the heart of a deadly sibling rivalry. When two sisters accuse each other of murdering their father in chillingly identical 911 calls, the line between truth and lies blurs with every twist. WHAT! Steve Cavanagh masterfully crafts a courtroom drama packed with tension, unreliable narrators, and shocking reveals that will keep you guessing until the final page. A gripping psychological puzzle where everyone’s a suspect and no one is safe—this is a must-read for fans of clever, high-stakes thrillers.

Thank you to Atria Books for a copy of this!