A review by schube20
Fifty-Fifty by Steve Cavanagh

4.5

I had the opportunity to read Fifty Fifty by Steve Cavanagh, and it was a gripping, fast-paced legal thriller that I thoroughly enjoyed. This is the second book I’ve read by Cavanagh, and he continues to impress me with his ability to blend courtroom drama with intense psychological suspense.


The premise is fantastic—two sisters are on trial for the murder of their father. One is innocent, the other guilty, and the reader is challenged to figure out who’s telling the truth. I loved how the story weaves between the lawyers building their cases and the sisters themselves, each with their own secrets and strategies. The shifting perspectives kept me on my toes the entire time.


I actually read this on a flight, and it made the time fly by. The pacing was perfect, the twists were clever, and I couldn’t wait to see how it all ended. If you enjoy legal thrillers with a psychological edge, this is a must-read. Cavanagh has a real talent for crafting compelling courtroom battles and layered characters.