When sisters, Alexandra and Sofia, are both on trial for the murder of their father, Eddie Flynn makes the decision to represent Sofia, while Alexandra is represented by Kate Brooks. They were both in the house at the time of the murder and they are both accusing the other.

As the trial nears, more and more people involved in the case are being murdered. Eddie and Kate must work together to conclude which girl is guilty and which is innocent.

This book is a nail-biter. The Eddie Flynn series gets better and better with each installment. I truly hope there are more on the horizon. Thank you, NetGalley and Atria Books for the eARC of this 5-star book.

I love Cavanagh's books and this one was fabulous! It begins with protagonist Eddie Flynn waiting for the jury in a murder case where one of two sisters has killed their father. Is it Alex, the "golden girl" or Sofiia, the "black sheep"? One of them called 911 but why if she is the murderer? Once again Cavanagh has written a wonderfully-convoluted story of secrets, lies, and a plot that's so twisted you never know until the bitter end who the villain is and who is responsible! Loved it!
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!

I've come to the conclusion that I'm obsessed with the Eddie Flynn novels. This whole story is compelling, and it leads you in a certain direction, but as a reader you're expecting the complete opposite and Steve Cavanaugh does an expert job of playing on that and flipping the script. This was heartbreaking and scary and I did not want to put this down. I am definitely going to read more of his work because I have not been disappointed yet.

Wow! Five stars! This is one of my favorite Steve Cavanagh books. It was a fast paced, twisty thrill ride right from the start. Cavanagh definitely develops Eddie Flynn in such a way that you can feel like you are him and inside his head. You feel all his emotions on this book. Readers don’t have to really read the earlier books to understand his back story as Cavanagh does a great job filling in those pieces through the book. This was my favorite along with Thieteen and I can not wait to read more!!

DNF at 25% — concept is great, execution is bad. I could not get over the lawyer (Eddie). The style of writing for him: “Not now. Not ever.” was very cringe and obnoxiously “good guy” vibes. The other lawyer harassed women and patronized them, and Eddie swoops in to feel like the good guy. It took away from the actual concept of the book and was obnoxious. Do not care how it ends, sorry!

I really enjoyed this book. The pacing and writing were fantastic. I was hooked from the first page, and I didn't put it down until I'd devoured the whole thing. Plus, the characters were great. You really got a feel for them, and switching between different points of view kept things super interesting.

Even though this is book five in the series, it totally works as a standalone. You don't need to have read the previous books to get sucked in. So, if you're like me and hesitant to jump into a series midway, don't be!

Bottom line is I loved it. This book was a blast, and I'm already adding more Steve Cavanagh to my TBR pile. If you're looking for a thriller that will keep you guessing, this is it. Highly recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for an ARC of this book. I was provided an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I will post my review a on social media and retailers closer to the release date and add links at that time.

First Book I’ve read of Steve’s and it won’t be the last! So good! Read in two sittings! Loved the character profiles!

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for providing this book, with my honest review below.

I hadn’t realized I’d read another book in this series, Witness 8, until after I picked this one up because while Eddie Flynn is a distinct character the plot was of Fifty Fifty was so unique from that one (and setup well as a standalone in both cases) that I was fully embroiled in this twisty thriller without realizing the overlap.

Sure to suck you in, Fifty Fifty is a look at a brutal murder of an ex Mayor, Frank Avellino, at the hands of one his daughters- both have called in the murder accusing one another. While the book introduces a few characters who speak from their perspectives, the most intriguing is that of ‘She’, the true murderer who is still murdering those who could pin her for the crime while setting up evidence to get her sister jailed. Is the right sister convicted? Is Eddie on the right side? You’ll thoroughly enjoy finding out in this well written book.

5⭐️- this was a great legal thriller with wicked little twists! I’ve had this one on my tbr list and love this series. It comes out in the US in June and I was lucky enough to receive the ARC. I enjoyed and buckle up for the ride. Cavanagh lines up a great cast of characters with my favorite, Eddie. Which sister is the killer and which one to trust? It’s cleverly Fifty-Fifty and you will have to read to find out! Looking forward to reading the next one in this series!

Highly recommend for legal thriller fans when this one comes out and grab your popcorn!

Expected release: 6/3/25

✨Special thanks to NetGalley & Atria Books for this complimentary digital advanced copy in exchange for my honest thoughts.

good I really liked this one Lots of mystery and very eye catching cover. This author has become one of my favorites

Steve Cavanagh’s Fifty Fifty is the kind of thriller that grabs you by the collar, shoves you into a courtroom, and doesn’t let go until the final gavel drop. Two sisters, one dead father, and a legal battle where both claim the other is the murderer—this book is a masterclass in deception.

Cavanagh’s signature fast pacing keeps the pages flying, and the alternating perspectives (including one from the real killer) create a psychological game of cat and mouse. Eddie Flynn is back in action, and as usual, he’s a defense attorney you actually want on your side—sharp, relentless, and just a little bit morally flexible.

The best part? The guessing game. I had my suspicions, I made my predictions, and I was still second-guessing myself up until the big reveal. If you love legal thrillers packed with tension, sharp dialogue, and enough plot twists to make your head spin, Fifty Fifty is an absolute must-read.

Final verdict? Guilty of being unputdownable.

​I received an ARC from NetGalley and Atria Books in exchange for an honest review.

The book actually opens with an emergency call and doesn’t slow down from there. I’m not typically into detective thrillers but this felt like listening to a true crime podcast

This is my first read from Steve Cavanagh, and if there's one thing that he does well, his premise makes it impossible not to pick up. Two sisters call in accusing the other of murdering their father, you have to be wondering who did it.

In the first 25-30% of the book, I admittedly was a bit disappointed because I thought I'd had it figured out. However, Cavanagh's writing quickly turned it around to make me truly unsure of what the true ending would be. This genuinely had me guessing up until the last chapters (despite my best effort of guessing who the murderer was).

If you enjoy a courtroom mystery that will make you pause and weigh every piece of evidence that's brought to light, Fifty Fifty is the book to read. I'm excited to say I plan on devouring everything that Steve Cavanagh has written, he has made a fan out of me!

I'd recommend this book for any fans of The Silent Patient or Freida McFadden.

I love to watch Police and Court Room procedural shows but for some reason, I do not love reading them. If any book was going to get me into it, it would’ve been this one so for that reason, I rated it up.

What a premise-two sisters call in the death of their father back to back-each blaming the other. Eddie Flynn is to defend one of the sisters in court. But after waiting only 48 minutes for the jury to decide, it’s time to find out the verdict.

Told us multiple POV, from the lawyers and “she”, you love the lawyers-both are who you want to root for. They have integrity. They’d never represent someone if they thought they were guilty. But one of the sisters did it. It’s time to find out which one…

Thank you to NetGalley, Orion and Steve Cavanagh for the ARC. All opinions stated here are my own.

Steve Cavanaugh can do not wrong so when I saw this one pop up I jumped on it! He did not disappoint and continues to be an autobuy author for me, and I am continuing to work my way through the back list.

When sisters simultaneously call to report that her sister has murdered their father, who’s to be believed. Add to that, Eddie Flynn, the creative-with-the-rules/push-the-boundaries lawyer and his crew, and you get an entertaining legal investigation and courtroom drama.

An excellent read for any and all readers! Author comes at you with both barrels and knocks you out of your shoes! Great job fleshing out all the characters. I give this book FIVE stars! Definitely recommend!

I didn't realize Steve Cavanagh played ball. Because he knocked this one out of the park!!
Fifty Fifty is a compelling story about two sisters who couldn't be more different. One is a cunning killer. The other is an innocent bystander. Both are pointing the finger at each other when their father is brutally killed. Now they are both on trial for murder. Who is guilty and who is innocent?
I really enjoyed this one by Mr. Cavanagh. His Eddie Flynn series is consistently great and keeps getting better with each book.
A big thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I would suggest this book for my older students. I think they would enjoy the mystery part of it and also a look at how the legal systems works as part of the book takes place in a trial. There were sections that were gory, in particular the sections told by the murder "she". Overall an interesting story, strong characters and easy to get involved with.

Two sisters with a long standing hatred of each other and their very wealthy father murdered by one of them. Eddie Flynn takes on the case of one of them, he only represents people he believes are innocent. Corrupt judges, correct prosecutors, Eddies associate and a determined defense attorney for the other sister, populate the main characters in this story. A fast read, a suspenseful read and a satisfying conclusion. 4.5 rounded up