This book was an enjoyable mystery. It was filled with enough suspense to keep the reader turning pages. A few twists at the end add to the mystery. This is a book that I would recommend to anyone who likes a good mystery

Lisa Scottoline never disappoints. And honestly it blows me away that a female author can write from a male perspective so well that I have a hard time believing she did this. It is so good.

The Devlin family started off middle class with the parents working their hardest to establish their place in the world of ruthless lawyers. They put their time in while raising three kiddos, John, Gabby and TJ. The eldest two are attorneys with their parents leaving TJ whose POV this story is told from TJ is a recovering alcoholic and doing his best to become a better man and figure his life out.

I was empathetic with TJ straight of the gates and cheering him on. You will be too. The story builds up stream and unravels at the perfect pace with a lightening finish and beautiful finale.

I read the authors acknowledgments at the end and it really warms my heart to hear how she studied the characters that she writes about to really be able to portray them so accurately

Top notch!
I was pulled into this story from the beginning! The characters were well developed and the main characters were likeable.
The plot had a great twist, but the whole story just unraveled so well - I wanted to keep reading this book.
And! There was a cat :)
Highly recommend

The Devlin family may look like the perfect family of attorneys from the outside, but things are never really what they seem. TJ has always been the black sheep and has been given another chance to redeem himself working as an investigator for the family firm. But when brother John needs his help, TJ may be in over his head and may not be the black sheep after all. Scottoline always keeps the twists coming and never disappoints!

I liked this book a lot but the beginning was very hard for me to get into, felt like there were almost two different stories. The back half picked up quickly and I really enjoyed how everything came together at the end

I got 20% of the way into this and left it there. I found the main character cold and disconnected. Also a little strange and creepy. I did like the premise and where the story was going I just couldn't get past the main character.

Thank you NetGalley for giving me the chance to read this book ahead of time in exchange for a review. It didn't disappoint! Must read!!

another adventure-filled book from lisa! i love how she incorporates the philly area in all of her books. the twists just kept coming, and despite all the lawyer-speak in this book, i found it easy to follow along with and was hooked the entire time. none of the characters were relatable (maybe because they all have more money than i ever will!) but i found myself rooting for the devlins anyway. a great read with no boring moments!

This story is a thriller that will have you grasping for answers and being surprised by new twists and turns. The Devlin family is a powerhouse with a family of lawyers. However, son TJ has just completed a sentence in prison and rehab and is trying to get his feet under him, working as an investigator. One night TJ's brother John needs help after confessing to the potential murder of a client. TJ jumps into action but quickly finds himself involved in a web of lies and unknowns. I enjoyed the fast pace of this story as it unfolded.

Scottoline has actually written two books in one - two storylines that end up coming together as one! Once again she uses her hometown of Chester County & Philadelphia as the background and as always does each location justice. I found it very interesting reading about the drug trials on inmates at Holmesburg Prison - Lisa certainly does her homework & it’s evident in all her books. Thanks for the advanced read & kudos Lisa.

"The Truth About the Devlins" marks my introduction to Lisa Scottoline's work, and it certainly didn't disappoint; it was a thoroughly entertaining 5-star read. TJ Devlin is the problem child for the uber-successful Devlin family. TJ is given a job as an “investigator” for the family law firm after a prison sentence kept him from getting hired anywhere else. TJ’s older brother John drags TJ into quite a mess after confessing that he murdered the accountant for one of the firm’s oldest clients. TJ leaves no stone unturned in his quest to clear his brother's name, all the while uncovering secrets that could potentially tear the family apart.

I genuinely enjoyed this book. I thought it was well-written, and the twists kept me interested. TJ's sarcastic comments added a humorous touch and I couldn’t wait to see what he would say/think next. For fans of thrillers, I highly recommend this book, and I'm eagerly looking forward to exploring more of this author's work.

I'd like to express my gratitude to PENGUIN GROUP Putnam, Lisa Scottoline, and NetGalley for providing me with the opportunity to read this ARC and share my honest review.

This was terrific!! I fell in love with TJ. He was sort of the black sheep of the family but he had great depth. Devlin & Devlin is a prominent law firm and the Devlins are an important family. They are hugely successful, except for T J who spent one year in prison and also was in rehab. He has an alcohol addiction and was driving with a child in the car but he forgot she was there and he stopped for a beer. The child was the daughter of the love of his life, Carrie. The book is largely the story of T J, his addiction and his desire to be sober and a contributing member of the family. I loved him!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

First and foremost I want to thank Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC, thank y’all so much!

TJ is a recovering alcoholic struggling to fit in at his family law practice. Using his PI instincts, he’s able to find some holes and coverups that his older brother is hiding.

This novel is full of recovering addiction, lies, and ultimately trying to save the family business.

Thank for NetGalley for allowing me to read this book. Lisa Scottoline is most often a hit or miss for me. I think her true fans will love it. For me it was a solid 4 star read. Enjoyable but didn’t wow me.

An intriguing and chilling story from the first chapter all the way to the last word! I could not put this book down. This is by far my favorite book of Scottoline's!

This is my first Lisa Scottoline book and I will definitely be reading more of her work. This book started out with a scene where John confessed to his younger brother TJ, he thinks he may have killed someone. An amazing way to get a reader hooked.

The plot had a lot of emotion, TJ was the underdog throughout the whole book and I was continously rooting for him and feeling the emotional roller-coaster he was on. The plot was super relateable and couldn't help but think of the Murdaugh family, everyone but TJ are lawyers and had no problem covering and protecting their family, legacy and business no matter what the cost.

I loved how the family came together to figure out what John was involved with and they ended up bonding and finding forgiveness and love in the midst of tragedy and angst. TJ, the black sheep of the family, the underdog, the person who nobody thought was worth anything, ended up saving everyone.

A lot of stress in this book! You really felt for the characters and the positions they were put in. I kept saying out loud "oh no! what are they going to do now?"

The way the plot unfolded was really great, it kept me invested trying to figure out what John did or didn't do. There were so many theories I had based on what was going on in the book and you thought it would go one way and then it changed direction and had me thinking it came out of nowhere.

Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for the opportunity to read and review this book

A book to keep you reading while ordering take out for dinner. You don't want to stop turning the pages.
Every book written by Lisa Scottoline takes you on an adventure with the legal system, as the star of the show. If you love legal thrillers, this book has your name on it..

This is a fast paced thriller that grabs your attention from the very beginning. TJ, the black sheep of the family who recently got out of prison, gets involved with a situation when his brother John needs his help. However, TJ quickly learns that his brother cannot be trusted. The Devlin family law practice is at stake as secrets and deals are uncovered. TJ, a recovering alcoholic, investigates all the unsavory characters in this plot. Alcoholism, gambling, family dynamics, love, and loyalty are some of the issues covered by the author. TJ is a character you can’t help rooting for especially towards the end with all the courtroom drama. Impeccable research as always! #TheTruthAboutTheDevlins #LisaScottoline #NetGalley

I hated this book so much that I loved it! Lisa Scottoline did such a good job with the antagonist and character conflicts without this entire book there were times I just couldn’t handle it! I’m glad I kept on reading because the truth about the Devlins eventually came out…and trust me, it is not what you would expect!

Thank you to Netgalley and Penguin Publishing Group for the opportunity to read the ARC!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Penguin Group/GP Putnam’s Sons for an advanced digital copy of this highly entertaining and wonderful read in exchange for my honest review!

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. It had heart, family drama, legal intrigue, mystery and thriller vibes. What more could you ask for? This was a fast paced page turner for me.

As an attorney in West Chester, PA, there’s nothing like a true to real life description of the law. Her research is flawless. Even better are Scottline’s physical descriptions, down the flags that fly from the Chester County courthouse. I could hear them clanging while reading.

I just love everything she writes and this book was no exception. It would appeal to adult readers who like a sense of justice. There was also some historically fact based legal drama (yes, I love learning things while I’m reading!) surrounding a scandal where inmates were being used as lab rats for testing new products- I had no idea! That she was able to weave this piece into an an action filled book, and raise awareness at the same time amazes me.

The only thing keeping this from a full 5 star for me is simply the level of writing - it’s a one size fits all type of book, that I am by no means knocking. It’s meant to appeal to everyone and I believe it will! A solid 4.5⭐️ from me.