Steve Cavanaugh has quickly become a must read author for me. I was introduced to him through one of his standalone novels, which I devoured. Once I discovered this legal series that follows Eddie Flynn, I can’t get through the books fast enough. He writes quality thrillers that are engaging and not filled with fluff just to meet a word count.

Cavanaugh has a way of writing that immediately gets the reader engaged. Fifty Fifty requires the reader to determine which sister is a murderer. It is written in multiple perspectives, with the murderer simply being “She.” As I read the “She” perspective, I tried to determine if I was reading Sophia’s perspective, or Alexandra’s. I went back and forth a couple times. You will fly through this fast pace thriller!

Thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC train for my honest review.

Steve is one of my favorite mystery writers! This book does not disappoint. The characters are so well developed. Keeps you guessing to the end

Two sisters accuse each other of killing their father but who actually killed him? When I saw what this book was about I immediately added to my TBR and once I started reading it I could not stop. This book will have you shaking your head and guessing right up until the very end. Some may find this one a little predictable but I didn't guess the end so I was glad for that. I'd like to elaborate but really can't without giving spoilers so I'll just say this book was a fun, fast paced, murder mystery!

Although I have read Steve's work before, I had not read any of the books in the Eddie Flynn series and now I definitely want to read more.

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

Thanks NetGalley and Atria books for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. I absolutely loved this book. I do enjoy the Eddie Flynn series, but this is one of my favourites. I really had no idea where this book was going. It can be quite graphic at times, but it’s also very edge-of-your-seat reading. It kept me hooked to the very end. Definitely check this book out when it’s released in June 2025.

Book #5 of the Eddie Flynn series. It starts out with a bang - two sisters accuse each other of murdering their father. Their separate defense try and prove each of their clients innocence through a bunch of twists. This series is strong and this is another good installment. 3.75 stars, rounded up.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this eARC.

Captivating mystery where two sisters are defending themselves, with separate lawyers against the charge of (either individually or jointly) viciously murdering their wealthy father, right before he is scheduled to change his will.

Interesting court room drama with the bodies piling up during the case. It underscores that in the United States the best lawyer, the one who puts on the best show, more than a defendant's innocence, it what wins the case.

Talented writing, keeps you reading, however it follows the disturbing prevalent trend of crime dramas where you do not like and of the characters. Could have benefitted from either a compassionate (or at honest) character, with a bit stronger character background development.

This was such a good book. I loved the story and the writing so much. The characters were great and the story flowed smoothly. Will definitely read more books by this author in the future.

I really enjoy Steve Cavanagh’s thrillers. They always have a great twist and a good plot. The whodunit is never who you expect it to be.
There were small plot inconsistencies but nothing outrageous. The photos from photographer’s phone were sent to all of the teams, why would doing anything to the photographer make the photo disappear? Things like that.
But all in all an enjoyable court room drama.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the arc.
I was given an arc and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.

Steve Cavanaugh has a remarkable talent for crafting a gripping thriller! I found it impossible to set down "Fifty Fifty." The storyline revolves around Eddie Flynn, a former con artist turned attorney, who is defending Sofia against the charge of murdering her father. Meanwhile, Kate, a young and ambitious lawyer, is representing Sofia's sister, Alexandra, who is also implicated in the same crime. The sisters harbor deep animosity towards each other, each blaming the other for their father’s death. This trial is the culmination of a decade’s worth of tension. As the narrative unfolds, additional chilling murders occur, heightening the stakes. Eddie Flynn is a standout protagonist; his compassion and resolve are truly compelling. Kate serves as an excellent supporting character. I rated this book five stars, and it undoubtedly deserves a spot on your "To Be Read" list.

I extend my gratitude to NetGalley and Atria Books for providing the advanced reader copy for review.

I have never read a book where the title is so accurate. Two sisters are on trial for the murder of their father and they're accusing each other. The book opens up with two 911 calls, one for each sister and I've never been so bamboozled by a book in my life. My theories kept flip flopping every chapter. This was my first legal thriller and surprisingly I really enjoyed it, I thought the legal jargon would be too much but it was so interesting to read the entire process of the trial. While this is book #5 in the series, it can be read as a standalone.

This was a gripping legal thriller that had me hooked from the first chapter. There were tons of twists and jaw dropping moments throughout the book that had me doubting my theories until the very end. The multiple POVs were great as well. I will be checking out the rest of the series!

I read this back in 2022 and remember it being very interesting. I didnt' even know legal thrillers were a thing, but was pleasantly surprised. Steve Cavanagh writes with enough detail to make the plot interesting, but without making it to heavy or difficult to understand for people.

I didn’t realize this was a re-pub when I requested it, but I’m so glad I did! The Eddie Flynn series is something of a treasure. The writing was great & all the characters were so well thought out! I devoured this, especially the “She” chapters! I love that Cavanagh gives us the perspective of the bad guy! Those chapters were so chilling and a lot of fun to read. I’m so glad we got a full circle moment for Kate at the end! I was rooting for her!!!
Overall this was great, I did suspect the “who did it” but when you only have two to choose from, it was a fifty fifty shot (see what I did there).

Fifty Fifty is a book that took me on a rollercoaster ride! It gave me horror and mystery vibes. The book started off very interesting, then took a slow turn, got even more interesting, then a slower turn, and then it had me hooked line and sinker about fifty percent in! The characters were very well developed and I could tell that there was a lot of research that had gone into writing this book. It felt like watching a real life trial, while reading this. The only downside to this story is that I knew who the murderer was throughout most of the book, which took away the mystery aspect of it. It was still an amazing read! This was my first book by this author and I will definitely be reading more!

This book is about two sisters that claim the other one is guilty for the murder of their Father. Both Alexandra and Sofia call 911 around the same time, claiming the other is at fault. The sisters end up going to trial with a jury. However, only one of them is innocent. The content warnings include murder, self harm, violence, death, and grief. Be aware of any triggers and keep yourself well. My rating for this book is 4 out of 5 stars!

Thank you to author Steve Cavanagh, Atria Books publishing via NetGalley for this advanced reader’s copy in exchange for my honest review.

This book is set to be published in the U.S. on June 3, 2025!

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"Fifty Fifty" by Steve Cavanagh is an absolute rollercoaster of a thriller! Just when you think you've figured out who the killer is, another twist throws everything into question. The tension is relentless, the courtroom drama is gripping, and the twists keep coming right up until the final pages. If you love a book that keeps you guessing, this one is a must-read!

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC copy. This is an honest review provided in exchange for a free ARC.

This was an amazing book! I loved the story and it keeps you guessing who did what and it worked until the very end!

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Wow! I throughly enjoyed this book from beginning to end. This was such an interesting story and i truly appreciated the character depth, writing style, and overall plot. I was stunned by the resolution and was kept guessing until the very end! I really enjoyed Kate and Bloch’s relationship in parallel to Eddie and Harry as well!

The changing POVs were so fun and added so much to the story. The anonymity of the sister POV is what truly keeps the suspense and uncertainty going throughout! I definitely enjoyed this story and hope to read more about Eddie Flynn in the future!

Fifty Fifty perfectly describes how I felt through pretty much the whole book. I won't lie, I was starting to get a little angry because I kept flip flopping who I thought did it. Just when I thought I was solid, something else would pop up and I'd change my mind. This book was filled with lots of drama and plenty of misdirection to keep things interesting! If you are easily frustrated, maybe avoid reading this one...otherwise, highly recommend!!! Lol!

Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Steve Cavanagh does it again! I love his Eddie Flynn series and so intricately different but in line the series is. They can be read as standalone or in order. It’s brilliant, just like the stories. You can’t help but wonder how many books can you write and still be different cases all together, but here we are and I love every single one of them. Witty, emotional, deceptive, clever, the book has it all. And you never see the ending coming or how Eddie is going to pull it all off and still come out on top. I highly recommend this book and all of his others to everyone.

I can not say enough good things about this book. I felt sad, happy, scared, and frustrated (in a good way) while I was reading this book. It has everything. Steve Cavanagh never ceases to amaze me with his storytelling. Just when I thought I had it figured out, another piece of evidence would be found or another twist would happen. Fifty fifty is an amazing read!

5 stars. It must be said that the Eddie Flynn books are my favorite thriller/mystery series, and Cavanagh is probably the only thriller/mystery author that I consistently read. If you haven't read the Eddie Flynn series, Eddie is a former conman turned lawyer, and he routinely uses his conman skills to help him win cases. I truly LIVE for his tricks (whether they are in the courtroom or beyond). Fifty Fifty might be my second favorite book (I'm not sure if anything will top Thirteen) in the Eddie Flynn series. As with every Eddie book, I had no idea how things were going to play out, but I so very much enjoyed the ride. This one kept me guessing until the very end--I truly never knew where I stood. In Fifty Fifty, there's one victim, and two suspects. The potential suspects are both sisters, and the victim? Their father. Both are on trial, and one of them is most certainly guilty. The question is, which one? There's a fifty/fifty chance the Eddie is defending the wrong sister! I will NEVER tire of reading books in the Eddie Flynn series, and I hope it's one that continues for years to come. Each book in the series can be read as a standalone, but there is some character overlap with previous books. So you could start here, though the entire series is great. I did purchase a copy when the book was first released, but thank you so much to Cavanagh, Atria, and netgalley for the complimentary copy of the re-released version! I love the new cover. And I love the series (and this book so much) so much so that I was absolutely willing to do a re-read only a few years after the original release.