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My book of 2020
WOW! I just want to say this is my book of 2020! I was completely engrossed from start to finish, this is extremely well written, cleverly crafted, an abso... READ MORE
Wake the town and tell the people ....
Steve Cavanagh written yet another memserising Eddie Flynn novel that grips like an industrial grade vice and has more misdirection than a Magic Circle co... READ MORE
An excellent courtroom drama
Perfect for fans of tense thrillers full of twists and turns. This was my first Steve Cavanagh book but it won't be the last. I shall definitely be reading... READ MORE
Synopsis
PART OF BBC TWO'S BOOK CLUB BETWEEN THE COVERS
TWO SISTERS ON TRIAL FOR MURDER. THEY ACCUSE EACH OTHER.
WHO DO YOU BELIEVE?
'911 what's your emergency?'
'My dad's dead. My sister Sofia killed him. She's still in the house. Please send help.'
'My dad's dead. My sister Alexandra killed him. She's still in the house. Please send help.'
One of them is a liar and a killer.
But which one?
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Your favourite authors LOVE Fifty Fifty, the follow-up to the bestselling novel Thirteen:
'A terrific writer. He has talent to burn.' Don Winslow
'Trust me - it will keep you guessing until the very end.' Ian Rankin
'Unpredictable, daring and completely compelling. Top notch writing.' Alex North
'Very clever, darkly funny, moving, fast-paced.' Jane Casey
'Steve Cavanagh writes the best hooks in the business' Mick Herron
'Absolutely brilliant. Addictive, clever, pacy. Eddie Flynn is one of my heroes.' Jo Spain
'Intelligent, sophisticated and tense.' Mari Hannah
Publisher information
- Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
- ISBN: 9781035415052
- Number of pages: 368
- Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 28 mm
- Weight: 259g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
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Couldn't put it down
Steve Cavanagh what an excellent writer
His books are absolutely gripping
Love the characters, the twists and turns keep you guessing
Look forward to th... READ MORE
Another brilliant thriller
Fifty Fifty is another brilliant crime/legal thriller with the wonderful Eddie Flynn.
Two sisters are accused of having murdered their father who also happ... READ MORE
It is a fantastic read that had me engrossed from the first page to the last
Frank Avellino, the ex-NYC mayor has been stabbed 53 times in his own home. His two daughters, Alexandra and Sofia are both in the house and making 911 cal... READ MORE
Sinister, gripping and memorable
“Fifty Fifty” is another triumph from Steve Cavanagh. Gritty, pacy and utterly absorbing, this may just be Eddie Flynn’s greatest case to date!
When forme... READ MORE
Brilliant, gripping read
A brilliant 5⭐️ Read for this book. The first Eddie Flynn novel I have read, but certainly not the last, I have all the others lined up ready to read. Two ... READ MORE
Intense Courtroom Drama
This has got to be one of the most intense thrillers I have ever read! I kept having to put it down because I couldn’t stand the tension! But then I wanted... READ MORE
Such a clever book!
Superbly written, I absolutely love these books, before reading I was sure this couldn't match the brilliant 'Thirteen' ... I was wrong - it can and doe... READ MORE
Fifty Fifty by Steve Cavanagh
I chose to read and review a free eARC of Fifty Fifty but that has in no way influenced my review.
Coming to a series part-way through can be tricky. I’ve... READ MORE
Just brilliant
This is most definitely one of my reads of 2020 and one that I can't recommend highly enough and although this is number 5 in the series, it can most certa... READ MORE
A thrilling read
For the Steve Cavanagh fans out there, you will pleased to know that I have come out from underneath my rock and have finally read one of his books! In the... READ MORE
Cavanagh at his best
Just wanted to get in touch as just finished Fifty Fifty as was not disappointed.
Here is my review before release on 3rd September.
Mr Cavanagh is the ... READ MORE
I love this author.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Orion for an advanced copy of this amazing book.
I didn’t think Steve Cavanagh’s books could get any better than his previous... READ MORE
Fantastic!
Sofia and Alexandra Avellino. Two sisters on trial for the murder of their father. Each of them blaming the other. But who’s telling the truth?
This book... READ MORE
A exceptional novel
Mr Cavanagh is the master of criminal legal law and his new book Fifty Fifty does not disappoint.
Two sisters call 911 at the same time saying that their ... READ MORE
Whose side are you on?
I wanted to love this book so much, have heard so many amazing reviews about the author and the book so when I got accepted on Netgalley I was over the moo... READ MORE
Keeps you guessing all the way!
The only people who will guess the out come of this book are the ones who knew Verbal Kint was Keyser Söze all along (no one)
This is my first "Eddie F... READ MORE
Superb
This book definitely keeps you on the edge of your seat as it keeps you guessing right to the end. After each page I just kept turning them as I wanted to ... READ MORE
A fab thriller
One victim and two murder suspects. They are sisters and they are telling the same story. ‘My sister murdered my dad’. Who committed the crime.
This is a ... READ MORE
A well written legal thriller
This is a well written, solid 3* Good Read.
It's part of a series involving lawyer, Eddie Flynn, although, can easily be read as a stand alone - bet you'l... READ MORE
Plenty of twists and turns
A father is killed and there are only two suspects. His two daughters. But which one was it? Eddie Flynn is defending one of them but is she the innocent o... READ MORE
One of the best books I’ve read this year
Such a plot twist at the end will definitely purchase more by the author
A brilliant read!
Well, I spent most of this read with my eyes out on stalks and my mouth opening and closing like window blinds. It’s a look, possibly not attractive. Eddie... READ MORE
Will keep you guessing right up until the very end
Two sisters blame each other for the murder of their father. There is evidence tying them both to the crime. Lawyer Eddie Flynn isn't content with just def... READ MORE
Brilliant Read
Another fantastic legal thriller in the Eddie Flynn series. Eddie will never take on a case if he isn't certain of the client's innocence. Two sisters are ... READ MORE
Mesmerising
Fifty Fifty by Steve Cavanagh is a contemporary psychological murder suspense that will have you glued, guessing and mesmerised from the start. It is the f... READ MORE
A genuinely thrilling thriller!
I couldn’t put this one down! The plot flies along with plenty of unexpected happenings to keep you guessing. The characters are well written including an ... READ MORE
Such a great read
I never wanted to put the book down as it kept me guessing all the way until the very end. it was exciting and engaging. Definitely recommend!
Two sisters accused of the murder of their father
I read this novel with my book club. My first Steve Cavanagh novel. It’s a court room thriller. Who do you believe? Two sisters accused of the murder of th... READ MORE
Clever & Sharp
This is another addition to Steve Cavanagh's legal thriller series set in New York City, featuring Eddie Flynn, an ex-con man turned lawyer.
Eddie is awai... READ MORE
Who is Telling the Truth ?
Another great courtroom drama from Steve Cavanagh.
Sofia and Alexandra both make 911 calls reporting their father has been stabbed. Both are arrested and c... READ MORE
Fifty-Fifty
This is book 5 in the series and so usual series rules apply. Eddie is a wonderful character and so deserves to be met and got to know properly starting fr... READ MORE
Great!
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 on... READ MORE
Father's Day
Having enjoyed Steve Cavanagh's "Witness 8" and "Th1rt3en," both captivating Eddie Flynn novels, I was happy to see Atria Books releasing "Fifty Fifty" in ... READ MORE
A fabulous crime thriller
This is another thriller in the Eddie Flynn series, it does not disappoint & can easily be read as a standalone.Sisters Sofia & Alexandra each accused the ... READ MORE