Former New York City mayor Frank Avellino is found brutally stabbed to death in his own bedroom, the crime scene suggesting an act of extreme rage. Suspicion immediately falls on his two daughters, Alexandra and Sofia, each accusing the other of the horrific deed. One is a cold-blooded killer, the other an innocent victim caught in a nightmare, but discerning which is which proves to be a formidable challenge. As the sensational case ignites a media firestorm, legendary defense attorney Eddie Flynn steps in to represent Sofia, while the younger, ambitious Kate Brooks takes on Alexandra's defense. Both lawyers face the daunting task of uncovering the truth amidst the sisters' mutual recriminations, a looming multi-million-dollar inheritance, and the intense public scrutiny surrounding the former mayor's death. With the stakes impossibly high and the evidence ambiguous, Eddie Flynn's chances of saving his client from a life behind bars are truly fifty-fifty. This gripping legal thriller promises a labyrinthine journey into family secrets, betrayal, and the elusive nature of truth.
Critical Reception
"Acclaimed by Mick Herron as "simply the best in this business," Steve Cavanagh's "Fifty-Fifty" solidifies his reputation as a master of the legal thriller, delivering a taut, high-stakes narrative that keeps readers on the edge."