Serial killer Joshua Kane is so deviously intelligent, he murders a victim, frames another target for the crime, and then wrangles his way onto the jury by disposing of a potential juror and then cleverly impersonating that person, hiding in plain sight under a fake identity, all while insuring a guilty verdict in the murder trial by influencing the other jurors. However, this time Kane runs into defense attorney Eddie Flynn, who finds holes in the evidence and adds probable doubt to the prosecutor’s case. Will there be a guilty verdict, or can the outcome be even more deadly?
Cavanagh weaves a spectacular courtroom tale, and he turns something that sounds far fetched into something completely plausible. If you are a fan of courtroom drama, this is a must read, One of the best books I’ve ever read, I most highly recommend Thirteen.

If you like courtroom dramas, you will enjoy THIRTEEN.

“It’s the murder trial of the century. And Joshua Kane has killed to get the best seat in the house – and to be sure the wrong man goes down for the crime. Because this time, the killer isn’t on trial. He’s on the jury. But there’s someone on his tail. Former-conman-turned-criminal-defense-attorney Eddie Flynn doesn’t believe that his movie-star client killed two people. He suspects that the real killer is closer than they think – but who would guess just how close?”

The author has created a clever premise that zips along with a well-crafted plot. Take a flawed hero, a suitably manipulative villain. Add some nicely paced curveballs, a touch of Hollywood, place the killer on the jury and presto – a fun read with twisty bits galore!

Did not finish; as a part of a series this just did not appeal to me. I was not engaged by the beginning of the book. Was disappointed as I’ve heard about this title a lot.

This is the best legal thriller I’ve read in a very long time. The concept of a killer being on the jury for a murder he committed was intriguing from the onset, and the author pulled off the premise without resorting to anything too absurd to explain it away (you will, of course, need to suspend your disbelief somewhat, but it actually all works). This alone would have made Thirteen memorable, but there was so much more to love about this book.

The characters were compelling, well-rounded, and flawed in ways that made it hard not to relate to them and their struggles. The trial scenes avoided the typical issue that plagues many legal thrillers by keeping a nice pace that was always interesting, never boring.

The only part of this book that could have been better was the revelation of Bobby’s secret. Not only did I see it coming a mile away but the industry’s reaction to it just wouldn’t be that harsh anymore. Things have changed.

Aside from that one quibble, I loved this book. It’s so good, in fact, that I stayed up half the night reading the first 60% and finished the rest the next day. This is the type of book that causes a reader to carry their Kindle with them everywhere; I read while walking, while cooking, etc. because I couldn’t put it down.

The biggest reveal of the book was totally shocking. The author fooled me completely, which is something that doesn’t happen very often. Excellent premise, great writing, and overall just a damn good story. If you like legal thrillers, you’ll love this one.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing a copy of this book. This review contains my honest, unbiased opinion.

I normally wouldn't jump into the middle of a series but I had been hearing such good things about this one I decided to take the plunge without reading the previous novels first. Thankfully, this book can easily be read as a standalone novel. I was quite impressed with this legal thriller and wouldn't mind going back and reading the other books as Eddie Flynn is an intriguing character.

The rave reviews and the premise for this one are really what sold me. Instead of the killer being on trial, he has managed to work his way onto the jury. A hotshot movie star has been accused of murdering two people, including his wife and lawyer Eddie Flynn has been hired as part of the defense team. The story goes back and forth between Eddie and the killer, Joshua Kane.

The story is kinda brilliant because you think you know what's going on but just about everything you thought was fact ends up getting tweaked a bit. The last quarter or so of the book, it was one thing after another that kept catching me off guard. The pacing was excellent and was probably helped by both Eddie and Joshua moving the story along with their perspectives.

Definitely recommend if you enjoy legal thrillers. I'm not surprised to see author Michael Connelly has endorsed this novel and I think if you like his books, you'll probably enjoy this series as well.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with an advance digital copy in exchange for an honest review!

This book is part 4 is a series.

Eddie Flynn is a ex-conman turned lawyer, who is very successful in practicing the law but in an unorthodox way. Flynn gets tricked into representing a big Hollywood star, who is on trial for killing his wife and bodyguard. Flynn believes in his innocence and can't walk away from the case.
Even before the trial starts there are a lot of twists and turns, and they keep going throughout the book. The real killer, a serial killer, is on the jury and does whatever it takes to get the star convicted.

The book is fast paced and you don't need a lot of information from the previous three books.
The perspective of the killer was an interesting touch, but still kept you guessing to what really happened.

I don't read legal thrillers very often, but Thirteen was good. Short, interesting, and to-the-point, though I only got really interested in it around the 35% mark. It was cool how readers knew the biggest plot twist (murderer being in the jury) from the get-go.

The description of this book is what caught my eye and it did not disappoint. It was a perfect legal thriller that had me guessing until the very end. The forensic evidence was fascinating to me and you could tell the author did his research. I had not read any previous books from this author but I will go back and read the previous books on Eddie Flynn. Thank you netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review! #thirteen #netgalley

This not usually my type of genre but WOW. Captivated me right from the start. Couldn’t put it down. Give it a 5 star

This is my first read by Steven Cavanagh and while Thirteen is considered part of a series, it was easily read as a stand alone. Eddie Flynn is a former con artist turned lawyer who takes on a high profile murder case defending a famous Hollywood actor. Joshua Kane is a highly intelligent serial killer that selects victims whose lives have recently fallen on good fortune. There is a method behind Kane's madness and what better way to relish the kill than to strategically work your way onto the jury that will convict the innocent victim Kane selects to take the fall.

Thirteen takes us inside the mind of a meticulous killer while he plots to manipulate his fellow jurors into convicting the actor on trial. The legal action provides many twists to keep the reader engrossed in the trial as well as what the killer's next move will be. Thirteen is a compelling, gripping, legal thriller that will have you speculating until the final page.!

Thanks to Netgalley and Orion for an advance reading copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5–Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh
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Thank you to Netgalley & the publisher for a free copy!
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Eddie Flynn is defending Bobby Solomon in the murder of his wife and body guard. But what no one knows is that the killer is on the jury!
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What I loved: the premise of this book was original and wrote really well. The way the dots were connected in the case with the serial killer was well done. It was not so out there that you couldn’t believe it happened but it made you think about what if it happened. The court room scenes were well written— especially the actions/dialogue of the prosecutor.
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What I didn’t: I thought the ending was a little sloppy. I can’t say why without spoiling but it could’ve been tightened up a bit. I may go back and read the over novels in this series, but I’m not sold on Flynn as a leading guy yet.
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I recommend for anyone who wants a different spin on crime thrillers!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for letting me read this fabulous ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Flynn: a defense lawyer that is struggle in his work as well as home life.

Kane: an unknown serial killer, but Kane is not who he truly is.

Delaney: an FBI agent who helped Flynn identify the killer.

Pryor: a ruthless lawyer who is on the opposing team.

It was captivating from beginning until the end. Flynn was written as an underdog. As a reader, I root for him to win at everything life and an a defense lawyer. He just needed something to go his way. As for Kane, his character was kept in the dark until the end. Even at the very end, there was still a surprise that I did not see coming. The ending of the story did not feel like it was rush in any form. Absolutely love it!

The description of this book caught my mind and thank goodness! What an excellent legal thriller. A fast paces read with so many twists and turns it may make your head spin. This was my first read by this author and I can guarantee you it will not be my last! I highly recommend this book. Thank you to Netgalley and Flatiron Books for an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was the first book I have read by this author and hands down I can say it will not be my last!

This story is fast paced and has so many twists you will be guessing throughout who the killer is, and just a tip, you will still be wrong in the end.. And since I mentioned the end, I should also mention once you start this book, you will not stop reading until the end.

Overall, one of the best murder mysteries I’ve read in a long time.

Once in a while you come across a book that captivates you. Thirteen is such a book. You find out in the beginning that a killer has managed to get himself seated on the jury for the person accused of his crime. Will they find out? Who will figure it out? The prosecutor that wants to win at any cost? Or the con artist defense attorney? Hmmm....
Such a good book that will change how you think a plot should unfold.

Thanks to Netgalley and Flatiron Books for a digital galley in exchange for an honest review.

Well, thank you to all of the beautiful people that talked about this courtroom drama here on Goodreads. It's been awhile since I read such an edge of your seat thriller. But it was damn good!

Defense lawyer Eddie Flynn is the type of person I love to read about in a book. Radiating confidence in a courtroom, ruffling the feathers of many especially the NYPD and a screwed up personal life. I have no idea what it says about me as a person that I gravitate to these types of characters but I lap it up like a kitten with milk.

The tagline "the serial killer isn't on trial, he's on the jury" is really all you need to know going in because it's a real cat and mouse game. I was so into this book that even when my body was telling me to go to sleep , I just had to stay up and finish it. That hasn't happened to me in quite awhile and definitely earns this book a spot on my favorites of 2019.

Goodreads Review published 28/06/19
Expected Publication Date 13/08/19

This takes jury selection to another level. It's an interesting story, fairly well paced (can feel slow at times, but not terribly so), and the main bad guy is vicious! An enjoyable read.

I've had Steve Cavanagh's books on my radar for quite some time now, so I was stoked when I discovered that my request for an ARC of Thirteen was approved a while back. I've heard a lot of great things about the Eddie Flynn series in general, and even though this is already book four in the series, it has been promised to me and I can now confirm that the story works really well as a stand-alone as well. Although I can garantuee you that you will want to add the other three books to your wishlist straight away, as there is just something about the main character that makes you want to have more and more and more. Oh yes, this book was without doubt highly addictive, delightfully twisted and one hell of a ride!

This story had me at the cover. I mean, the whole the serial killer isn't on trial, he's on the jury alone instantly makes the heart of any thriller fan skip a beat, or am I wrong? Reading that kind of phrase on the cover gives you a lot of expectations, and those expectations were without doubt met in Thirteen. What a ride! This fourth book can be seen as a mix of a legal and serial killer thriller where we get the best of both worlds and a LOT of action and disturbing twists at that. It's clear from the beginning that the main character Eddie Flynn isn't exactly the type of guy to follow the rules, his past as a con artist confirming that, and he is without doubt a much more interesting character because of this. The story is told with a dual POV, switching between Eddie Flynn and Joshua Kane, and giving us an insight in both sides of the law. Joshua Kane is without doubt one of the most fascinating and disturbing serial killers I've read about in a while, and even though the cover gives away part of the twist, his undercover identity won't be revealed until later and trust me, it will be hard to see that twist coming.

The plot is complex, cleverly constructed and hides the right key elements and information to keep you on your toes as you try to figure out if Bobby is really innocent and if so, how on earth the real killer was able to set him up so thoroughly. And what about the significance of the dollar bill? And the "accidents" that keep happening around those involved in the case? I loved seeing this story slowly unravel and show its secrets, and I bow to Steve Cavanagh for creating such a fascinating serial killer as well as giving us a healthy dose of legal thriller, plain old investigation work and action. There are lots of different elements involved, all mixed together to create the perfect and addictive thriller cocktail you will be wanting to drink in one sitting. Thirteen is a fast, disturbing an shocking legal thriller with a serial killer twist... Oh yes, I'm definitely a Steve Cavanagh fan now.

Thank you to NetGalley and FlatIron Publishing for gifting me an ARC of Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh. In exchange for the ARC, I offer my honest review.
This was one very clever courtroom procedural with plenty of good twists and surprises. Was it plausible?! Not really, but that didn’t take away from this thrilling cat and mouse game between an ex-con turned attorney and a serial killer. What I didn’t realize was this book is number 4 in a series ( Eddie Flynn) and while this works fine as a stand alone, I think prior background knowledge of Eddie and his antics would have made this read even better. I felt there were certain references that I did not fully comprehend based on my lack of previous reading. I will definitely be going back to the beginning of this series to catch up on all that I missed.
In a market that seems to be over saturated with thrillers and mystery’s this book by Steve Cavanagh was really stellar and a clear front runner for most memorable read. I highly recommend adding this book to your summer 2019 book binge!!!!

Wow! What a dark, wild, twisted ride that was! I had never read this author, but after reading this one, I want to read more. I really loved Eddie Flynn’s character. He is a man of strength and conviction, but sill has heart. I also loved that I did not see the final twist coming. I love when I don’t figure it out ahead of time. This is a book I will definitely recommend to my book loving friends!