Wow! One twist after another - this kept me very interested and racing to the end of the book.

The Devlin family (mostly attorneys) - TJ is the family screw up with a criminal record and alcoholism but when his big brother, John, comes to him asking for help with a possible crime (murder) of his own, TJ jumps into action to investigate. Investigating brings a lot of danger as it seems that TJ is being followed. All of this while his sister Gabby asks him to investigate for a pro bono case. TJ is very busy indeed, all while trying to stay alive and keep his rescue cat, Mango, alive as well.

The family rallies to support each other but that is where all the twists and turns start.

I highly recommend this for a fast paced book that keeps you guessing. Scottoline is at her finest with this one.

I received this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I began reading Scottoline’s novels long before eBooks existed so I automatically put her new titles on my TBR list. This domestic murder mystery is about a family of lawyers set in Philadelphia. TJ is the family failure working as the firm’s investigator. His brother’s confession of killing a client puts family relationships in a new perspective. As TJ attempts to uncover what really happened some dark, deadly secrets are exposed. Cracks appear in their perfect family veneer. Status, wealth and appearances can’t fix everything. There is alcohol addiction in the family and it’s consequences affects so many more individuals than the abuser. The family, friends and loved ones all suffer, regaining and maintaining trust is an ongoing endeavor. TJ’s sister represents pro bono clients. Her current project involves prisoner drug trials and it is a fascinating case with alarming magnitude. She was my favorite but there’s several strong characters that are likeable, sleazy, shady, relatable and sympathetic. The story is filled with tension and suspense in a race to get answers.
An uncorrected ebook of “The Truth about the Devlins”, author Lisa Scottoline, published by G. P. Putnam’s Sons, was provided by NetGalley. These are all my own honest personal thoughts and opinions given voluntarily without compensation.

I have been a big fan of Lisa Scottline and she is one of my "must read" authors. However, this one fell short for me. I never really got that invested in the plot and I didn’t find it particularly fast paced.

Huge thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley for The Truth about the Devlins.

TJ Devlin is the black sheep of a prominent family of lawyers; he's an ex-con and studiously attending AA to remain sober after a terrible incident sent him to prison and ended his relationship with a wonderful woman.

But, when TJ's older brother, John, whom he idolizes, confesses to murder, it's up to TJ to figure out what happened, but will it destroy him and his family?

This is my first book by the author and I enjoyed it for the most part.

I liked the writing, it flowed, it was easy to read, and there were no multiple POVs, which I'm not a fan of.

TJ is a relatable, sympathetic character, trying to get his life back on track, desperate for his father's approval, and troubled by the mistakes of his past.

I like the legal procedural aspects of the book towards the end, but felt the narrative dragged, especially in the middle.

There was no suspense and a lack of urgency, despite there being a death and John confessing to murder.

It took too long to get to the point!

Most of the narrative revolved around the Devlins' family dynamics, the gaslighting, that John is the Golden Boy and TJ will be forever the screwup.

The happy ending is predictably corny, but I'll never scoff at a HEA.

Ms. Scotteline created a cast of characters who were equal parts compelling and toxic. Lots of moving pieces. Very fast paced and twisty. I was absolutely rivited by T.J.'s POV, a recovering alcoholic and ex-con who is a compelling unlikely hero. Fans of Succession and Murdough Murder will enjoy THE TRUTH ABOUT THE DEVLINS.

I fell in love with Scottoline's storytelling when I read What Happened to the Bennetts. The Truth About the Devlins cements her role on my must-read list. This is a novel no reader can put down.

TJ Devlin is the charming disappointment in the prominent Devlin family, all of whom are lawyers at their highly successful firm—except him. After a stint in prison and rehab for alcoholism, TJ can’t get hired anywhere except at the firm, in a make-work job with the title of investigator.

But one night, TJ’s world turns upside down after his older brother John confesses that he murdered one of their clients, an accountant he’d confronted with proof of embezzlement. It seems impossible coming from John, the firstborn son and Most Valuable Devlin.

TJ plunges into the investigation, seizing the chance to prove his worth and save his brother. But in no time, TJ and John find themselves entangled in a lethal web of deception and murder. TJ will fight to save his family, but what he learns might break them first.

Highly recommended. #TheTruthAboutTheDevlins #NetGalley #SaltMarshAuthorSeries

Lisa Scottoline is a master storyteller. The Truth About The Devlins is a brilliant, deeply layered novel and a compulsive, satisfying read. I love everything about the book.
This is a crime thriller about a family of lawyers with the exception of Tj- recovering alcoholic and recently released from prison. The story is gripping from the first pages as well as the twists and turns which will keep the pages flying. TJ is desperate to be in his family's good graces by helping his older brother out of a jam. Things quickly take a turn once he becomes entangled in the complexity of his older brother's life and the legal ramifications.
I loved TJ, his humor, his angst, his moral compass. His struggles with sobriety is presented with depth and humanity. Learning about the Prison medical tests on prisoners was infuriating and upsetting. This is a fast paced one that left me breathless and wanting more! Lisa Scottsline has done it again with her latest. For those who love legal dramas and multi-faced family tanglings, get yourself a copy of this one!
Thank you to NetGalley, G.P. Putnam’s Sons & Lisa Scottoline for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to netgalley for providing me with this arc for my honest review.

A family of lawyers except for TJ who is just recently out of prison. At his father birthday his brother tells him he may have killed a client so he rushes to help. Only then does everything get complicated. His brother lies about everything he’s told TJ when TJ tries to go to his parents for help and they just think TJ is drinking again.
I really enjoyed this book. I had a hard time putting it down.

The Truth about the Devlins by Lisa Scottoline is little slow to start but it picks up pace later and with enough twists and turns along the way, some of which I wasn’t expecting made it an interesting domestic /legal thriller read.

I would like to thank PENGUIN GROUP Putnam, G.P. Putnam's Sons & NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and fair review.

The Devlins are a family of well reputed attorneys, except for TJ, who is a recovering alcoholic and has done time in jail. But on the night of his father's birthday, when his older brother John confesses that he just might have murdered one of the clients, TJ seizes the opportunity to help his brother. Will TJ redeem himself and prove his brother innocent or will his investigation tear the family apart ?

The Truth about the Devlins by Lisa Scottoline is a well written domestic/legal thriller . With skillfully drawn characters and a tightly woven plot filled with twists and turns that left me hooked to the end.

I would like to thank PENGUIN GROUP Putnam, G.P. Putnam's Sons & NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and fair review.

A family of lawyers. The kids all have secrets from their parents. Which one should we believe? That's the main storyline of The Truth About the Devlins, the first book I've read from author Lisa Scottoline. Set in Philadelphia, the plot amps up suspense by drawing in various side stories, including a recovering alcoholic's battle to stay sober, a family torn by a past jail sentence, and relationships that have fallen further apart than we'd realized. Good character development and easy dialog. It felt a little too dramatic in some parts, as in how much can really happen to one family? So much murder, betrayal, and crimes that send people to jail. And the shootings and violence, wow! All good for a thriller, just a lot if you like it to be more realistic too. That said, I will read more from the author.

Lisa Scottoline’s THE TRUTH ABOUT THE DEVLINS is domestic suspense of the highest order. I could not put this one down.

Ex-con, recovering alcoholic TJ Devlin ‘works’ as an investigator in his prominent family’s law practice. Let’s be honest, it’s just about the only job he can get. When older (golden boy) brother John drags him out of a family gathering to admit to a serious crime, TJ can only help him. That help is thwarted when the evidence of the crime disappears and strange things begin to happen. TJ is left holding the bag when John throws him under the bus to his father, resulting in the much anticipated disappointment. TJ, however, holds firm to his commitment to his brother, whom he has always looked up to, and accepts his father’s outrage and ultimatums.

As TJ tries to set things right and protect the family, his sister, Gabby begins working on a lawsuit against Holmesburg prison, who conducted experimental testing on the inmates in the 1960s and 70s. As this investigation heats up, many people are attempting to silence the family on all fronts.

As always, I really enjoyed Lisa Scottoline’s writing style. I felt like I was a fly on the wall in the board room and racing down the streets of my very own Delaware County PA. I always love it when a novel is based in my area and I can picture the streets that the author is talking about. If you want a domestic suspense that will keep you entertained and engaged, don’t miss this one!

Thank you to Netgalley and GP Putnam & Sons for this ARC opportunity. All opinions are my own and given voluntarily.

Thank you so much to Net Galley for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I was very excited to obtain The Truth About the Devlins, as I have read many of Lisa Scottoline's books.

Truthfully, I am on the fence how to rate this book. The beginning of the book was extremely descriptive establishing setting the image of the Devlin family and all of their unique personalities. Scottoline did a wonderful job summing up how wealthy TJ's parents and his brother John Devlin were. The three of them were attorneys in business together. parents lived in a McMansion in Philly's exclusive Main Line, wore Brioni suits, Roloex, Chanel and drove Range Rovers. "The quiet peace of the privileged was only interrupted by dog walkers and joggers checking Apple watches on the run."

While I did appreciate the quick, short chapters, I wanted more action. Books need to grab me and pull me in immediately.

At 25% into the book, I wasn't dying to pick up my kindle and keep reading. The whole characters I had any connection to and empathy for were TJ's sister Gabby who handled pro bono cases and his mom who was hard-working and seemed to care about her family.

I pushed myself to keep reading as it was an ARC that I needed to review. At the halfway mark, I became more vested in the complicated plot and the characters. Family relationships are complicated and I enjoy domestic dramas, especially when there's an element of suspense/mystery.

Personally, I would have preferred if the book began at the halfway point and I quickly read the next 30% with intense interest.

I do not want to give away any spoilers so I'm not going to say anything additional about the remainder of the book other than it seems to have almost too happy an ending. Everything conveniently worked out for the best and seemed a bit far fetched.

Overall, the book was entertaining despite my negative comments and has a lot of potential. While it's not a 4, I would give it a 3.5 or 3.75 stars if I could.

The title is similar to Whatever Happened to the Bennetts. As with that book, I think what's happened to Scottoline, as well as many other authors, is once they have become so successful and churned out so many books, they get edited less and less. Both of these books seem to be in need of better editing to make them an even better read.

Lisa Scottoline is a great author and this one is one of her best. It’s about the devlins and their family. All family works at their law firm except for tj. Tj is an alcoholic who served time for it. This is about family ties and drama and will keep you on your seats until the end. Tj brother comes to him for help. As tj investigated he upcovers conspiracy. This is a great thriller and totally keeps you not wanting to put it down

Lisa Scottoline is brilliant and has done it again!!! The Truth About The Devlins was fast-paced and will have you at the edge of your seat with each turn of the page! TJ was absolutely my favorite character and was cheering him on as he fought to protect his family! You can’t go wrong with family drama, best kept secrets and murder! This book will have you hooked until the last page!

Thank you NetGalley and Putnam for my advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!

This book was a solid 3 stars- all I can think of is it was like a highlight reel of TJ Devlin’s (MMC) life and what he had endured post recovery from alcoholism and prison time. I did enjoy parts of it, I just felt like it was very jumpy and one minute we were one place and the next minute we were in another.

The story starts off by introducing us to TJ and his family, who seems to be the picturesque lawyers of tomorrow. He’s got a brother and sister who are both upstanding citizens and he’s the reject ex con. His brother John tries to involve him in a scandal of his own, and the Devlins embark on a whirlwind of lies, deceit and more jail time.

TJ being the narrator makes this book lighthearted and filled with dark humor which I loved, I just wish we got more of a story from start to finish instead of what felt like bullet points towards the end. Definitely in that cozy mystery/mild thriller category and I did like the way it ended for our MMC.

Lisa Scottoline is a master storyteller. The Truth About The Devlins is a brilliant, deeply layered novel and a compulsive, satisfying read. I love everything about the book. This reviewer empathized with TJ Devlin on every page, and cheered for him as he alone fights to save his family's law firm from disaster and disgrace.

TJ is the younger Devlin son and a recovering alcoholic on parole, a status his prominent family never lets him forget. They ignore his warnings about dangerous enemies undermining the firm. The suspense builds as the stakes rise higher and higher until the inevitable explosive conclusion. The book takes us on an exhilarating ride and packs quite a punch. As a side note, the story is set in my hometown in Pennsylvania, and I enjoyed being able to follow TJ Devlin along the familiar routes and landmarks he used during his investigation.

If you haven't read a book by Lisa Scottoline, I suggest starting with this one. The author also has a significant backlist to discover. The Truth About The Devlins is a stellar read and most highly recommended.

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Lisa Scottoline did a great job keeping me guessing what was going to happen next in, The Truth About the Devlins! The story follows the Devlins family through twists and turns and leaves you guessing who is telling the truth and who isn't. Highly recommend!

The Truth about the Devlins is another winner from Lisa Scottoline. It follows the Devlins who are a family law firm. The only one who doesn’t work for the law firm is T.J who is a recovering alcoholic and has done prison time. He works unofficially as an investigator. There are many plot twists, family secrets and keeps you guessing throughout the story. Another heart pounding fast paced book. Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam/G.P. Putnam’s Sons for the E-ARC. This is my own opinion.

The Truth about the Devlins may be my favorite book by Lisa Scottoline. The story of a family, engulfed in a potential murder/scandal, leaves you wanting to keep reading to know more. It isn't scary but definitely an intense page turner. I was unable to predict the ending, and that ti me is a good book!