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From #1 bestselling author Lisa Scottoline comes a pulse-pounding domestic thriller about family and justice, the ties that bind us, and the lies that tear us apart.

TJ Devlin is the charming disappointment in the prominent Devlin family, all of whom are lawyers at their highly successful firm – except him. After a stint in prison and rehab for alcoholism, TJ can’t get hired anywhere except at the firm, in a make-work job with the title of investigator.

But one night, TJ’s world turns upside down after his older brother John confesses that he just murdered one of their clients, an accountant he’d confronted with proof of embezzlement. It seems impossible coming from John, the firstborn son and Most Valuable Devlin.

TJ plunges into the investigation. seizing the chance to prove his worth and save his brother. But in no time, TJ and John find themselves entangled in a lethal web of deception and murder. T.J. will fight to save his family, but what he learns might break them first.

A wayward son. A wealthy family. A murder that could destroy them all.

Meet The Devlins. Are they a family or a conspiracy?

Praise for The Truth About the Devlins

“What do you get when you combine family dysfunction plus deep dark secrets plus legal drama?  A thoroughly engrossing thriller that will keep you riveted till the very end.  Scottoline knocks this one out of the park!”
—#1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner

“A ripping blend of legal and family drama.”
—Publishers Weekly

“The tense mystery plays out as a catalyst for redemption and family healing—Scottoline’s heart-warming specialty. . . . A new family thriller by best-selling Scottoline is automatically a must-have.”
Booklist

New York Times Bestseller

Globe and Mail Bestseller

Barnes & Noble Most Anticipated Novel of March

★ Booklist Starred Review

★ “A Best Historical Fiction of Spring” – BookBub

★ LibraryReads Selection for March 2023

★ BookBub Most Anticipated of 2023

★ Lit Hub Top 25 Book for 2023

★ CrimeReads Top 25 Historical Crime Book to Look For in 2023

★ Zibby Magazine Most Anticipated Book of 2023

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★ Short-listed for the Hammett Prize by the International Association of Crime Writers

★ Amazon Best Book of 2022 – Mystery/Suspense/Thriller of the Year

Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2022 – Mystery/Thriller of the Year

★ #2 New York Times Bestseller

★ #1 Apple Books Bestseller

USA Today Bestseller

People Book of the Week

★ Library Reads Selection

★ Highly Anticipated Thriller of 2022 by Buzzfeed

★ Goodreads Most Anticipated Spring Book

★ Goodreads Most Anticipated Mystery of 2022

★ Publishers Weekly Top 10 Mystery Thriller of 2022

★ Bookbub Most Anticipated Mystery & Thriller of 2022

★ Top 10 Editors Pick for March by Audiofile Magazine

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What Happened to the Bennetts

★ Instant New York Times Bestseller

USA Today Bestseller

★ An Indie Bestseller

★ Named a Critic’s Favorite Book of the Year by The Jewish Chronicle

★ Chosen as a “Buyer’s Pick” by Costco

★ Ingram Book Club Pick

★ Good Morning America “Must Read Book of March” from Zibby Owens

★ A USA Today “Book Not to Miss”

★ Indie Next Pick

★ Library Reads Selection

★ Barnes & Noble “Best Historical Fiction to Read Right Now”

Library Journal Starred Review

★ A Bustle Most Anticipated Book of March 2021

★ Best Historical Novel of 2021 – Cosmopolitan

★ Goodreads Nominated for Best Historical Fiction of 2021

★ Best Historical Fiction – Foreign Policy Magazine

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Eternal

What war destroys, only love can heal.

Debut Novel from Francesca Serritella

Lisa’s daughter, Francesca Serritella, with whom she has written their funny memoirs every summer, had her first novel published on May 5, 2020. Lisa couldn’t be prouder of her! She thinks you’ll love it too. She hopes you order it today.

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★ Best First Novel Finalist– International Thriller Writers

Philadelphia Magazine “Great Beach Read of 2020”

★ Amazon Editor’s Pick for “Best of the Month”

★ Goodreads “May’s Most Anticipated Novel”

★ Named a “Thriller that Will Have You on the Edge of Your Seat This Summer” by PopSugar

★ Named an “Addictive New Thriller” by Book Riot

Teen Vogue Book Club Pick

Parade Magazine’s Best Thriller & Mystery of Summer

★ Best Books of 2020: Boston.com Reader’s Pick

★ Favorite College-Set Thriller of All Time – Audible.com

EARLY PRAISE

Ghosts of Harvard is written with a masterly, focused hand, belying the fact that this is Serritella’s debut novel. The pages burn with frenetic energy and are peopled by memorable, compelling characters. The tension is palpable, the twists and surprises perfectly timed and the stakes as high as humans should be asked to endure. The end result, a novel you will long remember and characters you will want to see again. A triumph in every respect.”
—#1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci

“Wow, what a lively, compelling, and intoxicating debut. Ghosts of Harvard is so many things—a rumination on grief, a glimpse behind the ivory walls of a famous institution, a poignant look at mental illness, and a powerful story about the ghosts that haunt us all. Francesca Serritella is my new ‘go-to’ author.”
—#1 New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben

“Every time I thought I knew where Ghosts of Harvard was heading, I turned out to be wrong. Part mystery, part ghost story, part psychological thriller, this novel is all entertainment.”
—#1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult

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Lisa Scottoline
I hope you all had a great Labor Day! It may be the end of summer, but when I looked in the sky, I saw the clouds like an ellipsis, so I guess it’s to be continued…

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Started The Truth about the Devlins and can’t put it down🙂Thank you Lisa!

I miss you on Sundays! Hope you are back to Chick Wit soon!

Cool!!

Love your thinking!

I just finished your book , the truth about the Delvin’s. I couldn’t put it down. So great. I live near the Buttery . It was fun to see all the references in my neighborhood. Also, Devlin is a special family name

I love all your books!

Beautiful picture

Welcome back. Lisa!

Cool!

Gid said so too!!

You were on a beach! Good for you!

I miss your weekly email.

Cool

I sure hope it continues!

Love that

When we are out on the motorcycle, I take so many pics of the sky and clouds. I can't control it. Fantastic picture.

Happy Labor Day Lisa Scottoline

Beautiful

Beautiful photo Lisa!

Happy Labor Day

And when is the next trip to Houston, dear friend!

My labor day weekend was spent FINALLY reading Eternal. As heartbreaking as it is, I could not have loved it any more. A great way to spend the weekend!

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5 days ago
Lisa Scottoline
Jodi Picoult is always a must-buy for me! I cant wait for my copy of BY ANY OTHER NAME to arrive so I can dig right in! And, the cover is gorgeous! Dont miss out on this gem!

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Sounds good!

I just started reading it on my IPad today

It hit the NYT at #1!

Lisa, I miss your chick lit on Sundays! Hope you are back soon!

Reading it now!

Where do you find the time to read? You are so busy.

Just finished and loved it.

Already got mine. Perhaps it will hold me until the next one of yours. Yesterday I loaned my German friend your Loyalty. She was talking about the Italian Mafia. I bet I found her a new favorite author

I love Jodi Piccoult! And you!

I'm reading it now- very good; thought provoking as many of her books are.

Have it on my Kindle

On my list. I’ve read all her other books.

Just finished it…I loved every word!

I am reading it now and loving it!

Thanks I’ll look for it. Love her work too.

Love your book suggestions! Thanks!

Can’t wait for this! Jodi and you are my top authors. I read everything both of you write. Never disappoints!

Reading it now…

We will be seeing her in Seattle in September!

Everyone, we love Lisa. Try Diane Chamberlain if you haven’t already. She will be another of your top authors. These women are phenomenal.

I've got my copy!

She is one of my favorites too

Two of my favorite authors! Can't wait!

Just did the chat with her at Dallas Museum of Art. Great book and Jodi is tons of fun. This is “the book of her heart,” she says. 📚♥️

Loved this book!!😻

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