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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.”
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New York Times Bestseller

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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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2 days ago
Lisa Scottoline
Column Classic: Purse Quest
By Lisa Scottoline

Let’s talk about a decision that women have to make every morning:
Big purse or little purse?
I know it’s not life or death, but it makes you nuts if you choose the wrong one as consistently as I do.  
If you carry a big purse for the day, it’s guaranteed that you’ll end up never needing anything you’re lugging around like a pack animal.  And if you carry a little purse for the day, you’ll invariably end up tucking things under your armpit or asking your husband to carry them.  
It’s Purse Lotto, and there are winners and losers, every day.

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Column Classic: Purse Quest
By Lisa Scottoline

Let’s talk about a decision that women have to make every morning:
Big purse or little purse?
I know it’s not life or death, but it makes you nuts if you choose the wrong one as consistently as I do.
If you carry a big purse for the day, it’s guaranteed that you’ll end up never needing anything you’re lugging around like a pack animal. And if you carry a little purse for the day, you’ll invariably end up tucking things under your armpit or asking your husband to carry them.
It’s Purse Lotto, and there are winners and losers, every day.

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I use the same purse every day.

Me too! Change Like seasonal

I use a small one and put it in a large one with I only remove from the car when I have carry more than I can fit in the little one!🤷‍♀️🥰

I quit carrying one

I FEEL SO SO SEEN. I often take 2 purses and two or three fanny packs when I travel, plus bags inside purses in case I have to carry extra layers of clothing or purchases.

Although I have many I have won at Designer bag bingos, I only use 1 per season.

I always say I’m going to change pocketbooks for nighttime when I don’t need that much but I basically carry the same one for a month then I switch to another one some are bigger than others. When I do go into the city meaning New York, I take a smaller pocketbook, a smaller wallet, and I take only what I really need. Walking around Manhattan I don’t feel like schlepping so much stuff. I walk from 34th St. to go to the theater. Sometimes even going to dinner when I’m home. I should switch to a smaller pocketbook, but I still end up lugging the bigger one. It is a complicated decision lol lol. I never walked out with just my wallet. If I don’t have a pocketbook I kind of feel naked!!!! lol 😂

I carry a Dooney. I’ve never had a big purse until very recently. It’s either big purse or wristlet. I change them out with the season Summer/Winter. I’ve had a Dooney since 1980-something. Love them.

I change to a winter purse in the Fall and in the Spring I get the summer one out. Easy as that. Until I go to a place where your purse has to measure ?x? Next week I’m going to the Arboretum so I’ll need a walk in the woods purse. It’s never ending. Sigh

You're not alone Lisa. This is 100% me.

I carry a large purse and keep a small one in my car just for the occasional need.

My car is the big purse. I carry a small one.

So right! I don't carry as large a purse as I did when I worked but if I go to a smaller bag I inevitably forget something I need and then I feel vulnerable! It's a never ending battle!

I mostly use small cross body purses. I have several of the same model in 2 different colors. My phone, keys, credit cards, ID, and hand sanitizer. It’s all I need. Make-up and hair brush? Not going to happen. I don’t “primp”.

Always the big one. The hardback book works well in case I get mugged. The mugger wouldn’t get very far with a heavy purse. And that would be after I tried to hit him with it. 😁

I usually use a medium purse but if I know I will be shopping in different places for smaller items I will then select a tote bag.

I have so many.Too many actually. But, my usual go to for day are the 3. Great leather bags that fit everything I need for work, meetings, luncheons, shopping. I carry totes in my car for food shopping. I have many smaller, dressy purses for dressy evenings when I only need phone, lipstick etc.

I've probably owned 1000 purses in my 70 years. And still own at least 100. I need an intervention.😳

So very true! 😆

Always a big tote and never regret it!

So true!

We need so much in the big purse but hardly use it. Until you do need the items. It is a game of chance.

Too funny! I usually “make do” with my seasonal purse, unless I have to downsize for an event. It is essential to make everything fit, even if it bulges!!🤣

Small backpack purse!

It has to have an interior zippered pocket for charge cards

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4 days ago
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Groundhog Day in October! ... See MoreSee Less

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His name Phil?

It does not resemble one of your 'disobedient pets'!!

Yikes!

Whistle Pig!

He’s cute!!

Does he/she have a name?

Wasn't sticking around for a pic!

SO that's where Puxatawny Phil disappeared to! 😂

Will we be getting 6 more weeks of Autumn? Or for those of us in TX, 6 more weeks of Summer?

Guessing they like horse feed pretty good? Wild stuff is dying out for winter.

Adorable! He's on the run!

Maybe a mild winter

He's looking healthy!

Awww, he's so cute!

He is soooo cute

Looking for a place for winter vacation…

Mother Nature even has the critters confused.

Did it see its shadow, Lisa?!

I have one that appears from time to time in my yard.

I had one for years at my house he lives under my barn

Yikes !!!

Haha. Very fast!!!

Ohhhhh what an amazing shot!

Character in your next book? At least an honorable mention?

Amazing 🤩

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