Big News: Lisa's new novel, a psychological thriller 
THE UNRAVELING OF JULIA 
Coming July 15, 2025!

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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

Now Available in Paperback

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

Now Available in Paperback

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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3 days ago
Lisa Scottoline
Column Classic: Mother Mary and the Retirement Village
By Lisa Scottoline

Column Classic: Mother Mary and The Retirement Village
By Lisa Scottoline

 Sooner or later, most families will deal with the question of whether an aging mom or dad should move to a retirement community.  The pamphlets say it’s not an easy decision, and they never met Mother Mary.
We begin with some background.  
As you may know, my mother lives with Brother Frank in South Beach, and lately they’ve been talking about selling their house.
By lately, I mean the past twenty years

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Column Classic: Mother Mary and the Retirement Village
By Lisa Scottoline

Column Classic: Mother Mary and The Retirement Village
By Lisa Scottoline

Sooner or later, most families will deal with the question of whether an aging mom or dad should move to a retirement community. The pamphlets say it’s not an easy decision, and they never met Mother Mary.
We begin with some background.
As you may know, my mother lives with Brother Frank in South Beach, and lately they’ve been talking about selling their house.
By lately, I mean the past twenty years

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Moving to PA

My mom was so happy when we sent her to the retirement home, we should have done it sooner!

a GREAT CLASSIC column … ♥️ Mother Mary stories are the best

Sign me up!

Is that brother Frank I wish you’d write about him more I miss my brother everyday

The good life❤️

I love Mother Mary stories! I hope Brother Frank is well; he needs column space too.

Great family photo!!

Great picture!

Sounds like Hersheys Mill or Shannondell!

Perfect. We are "talking" to the parents now. And I'm with you. Almost moved into a 55+ community last year myself.

Mother Mary had a beautiful smile!

Love these classic columns!

She looks marvelous

How about you bribe her w a Jo Malone gift of the month package. 😉

These are the best!!!

My mom moved from NY to NJ then Florida, (of course) and finally to CA where I and my children and grandchildren live. She lives in a reitement village near us, and it is working out well. How is Brother Frank?

I love hearing about Frank and Mother Mary. I’m looking at Shannondell myself.

A great column !

I think that she stayed in Florida.

Love that picture. Keep us posted on Mother Mary's decision...

Great pic!

I am younger than you are and I was somewhat forced to move into a retirement village. Let me tell you, seated exercise classes are just as vigorous standing ones. I still love that people cook for me every day. There is plenty to do. However, I am not a social animal. I prefer being alone. I am not antisocial. I can carry my own in a group. But, I have been a life long loner. I hate that the expectation is to socialize and that I have to pay extra for the privilege of living my preferred lifestyle. As in $7.00 a tray delivery from the kitchen extra. It doesn't really sound like much but it does add up. I bet you would thrive and so would Mrs. Mother Mary. We don't call spaghetti sauce gravy, however. So that might be a difficult adjustment for you two.

Love your Mother Mary stories ❤️

That retirement home sounded like a luxury retreat. I could see why you loved it for yourself!

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1 week ago
Lisa Scottoline
Happy Veterans Day, and grateful thanks to everyone who served or serves, as well as their families! 🇺🇸

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God Bless America 🇺🇸

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️

Home of the brave 🇺🇸

❤️🇺🇸

❤️ 🇺🇸Amen 🙏🏻❤️

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