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Fifty-Fifty
by Steve Cavanagh
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A story of two defence attorneys on opposite side of a case - where two sisters accuse each other of murdering their father.
Pick this up if you want a suspense that will keep you hooked until the very last page.
This was a random book haul purchase that turned out to be so worth it. My first Steve Cavanagh read, and it didn’t disappoint in any way.
Two sisters, Sofia and Alexander Avellino, are arrested for the murder of their father, Frank Avellino - a former mayor. On the night of the crime, two separate 911 calls come in almost simultaneously, one from each sister, both accusing the other of the murder.
From there, the story takes us back three months before the incident, showing us glimpses of the sisters’ lives - but the twist is, you never really know which sister is talking about which, keeping you in a constant state of uncertainty.
The narrative then shifts to the present day, where Eddie Flynn, a sharp and determined defence attorney, takes Sofia’s case. On the other side is Kate, representing Alexander - her first case after breaking away from a toxic law firm.
Soon, the courtroom battle widens to include: retired judge Harry and investigator Harper on Eddie’s team; former police officer Block on Kate’s team; and, across the aisle, the relentless (and deeply biased) prosecutor Dreyer with Judge Stone presiding.
The case seems stacked with damning evidence against both sisters, and Dreyer is hell-bent on winning. But when people connected to the case start turning up dead, doubts creep in for both defence teams.
The sisters’ childhood was steeped in toxicity and isolation, breeding deep resentment between them. One is the polished, picture-perfect daughter; the other struggles with addiction. Both are flawed, and both have reasons to hate each other.
I loved this book. It’s the perfect mix of characters you’ll love, characters that will make you go WTF, heart-racing courtroom arguments, and a final, breathless race against time to uncover the truth.
Steve Cavanagh's writing makes every twist come alive, and there were moments my heart was pounding because I genuinely didn't know what was going to happen next. Even now, I'm still second-guessing myself about who the killer really was.
One of the best reads I've picked up this year - and I can't wait to dive into more of Steve Cavanagh's books.
Pick this up if you want a suspense that will keep you hooked until the very last page.
This was a random book haul purchase that turned out to be so worth it. My first Steve Cavanagh read, and it didn’t disappoint in any way.
Two sisters, Sofia and Alexander Avellino, are arrested for the murder of their father, Frank Avellino - a former mayor. On the night of the crime, two separate 911 calls come in almost simultaneously, one from each sister, both accusing the other of the murder.
From there, the story takes us back three months before the incident, showing us glimpses of the sisters’ lives - but the twist is, you never really know which sister is talking about which, keeping you in a constant state of uncertainty.
The narrative then shifts to the present day, where Eddie Flynn, a sharp and determined defence attorney, takes Sofia’s case. On the other side is Kate, representing Alexander - her first case after breaking away from a toxic law firm.
Soon, the courtroom battle widens to include: retired judge Harry and investigator Harper on Eddie’s team; former police officer Block on Kate’s team; and, across the aisle, the relentless (and deeply biased) prosecutor Dreyer with Judge Stone presiding.
The case seems stacked with damning evidence against both sisters, and Dreyer is hell-bent on winning. But when people connected to the case start turning up dead, doubts creep in for both defence teams.
The sisters’ childhood was steeped in toxicity and isolation, breeding deep resentment between them. One is the polished, picture-perfect daughter; the other struggles with addiction. Both are flawed, and both have reasons to hate each other.
I loved this book. It’s the perfect mix of characters you’ll love, characters that will make you go WTF, heart-racing courtroom arguments, and a final, breathless race against time to uncover the truth.
Steve Cavanagh's writing makes every twist come alive, and there were moments my heart was pounding because I genuinely didn't know what was going to happen next. Even now, I'm still second-guessing myself about who the killer really was.
One of the best reads I've picked up this year - and I can't wait to dive into more of Steve Cavanagh's books.