Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh is the fourth entry in the Eddie Flynn series. However, it reads well as a standalone. This novel defies definition: it is a murder mystery, a legal thriller, a psychological drama. Eddie Flynn is a criminal defense attorney whose client is Robert Solomon, a famous actor accused of murdering his wife and her lover. It soon becomes apparent that Solomon is innocent but the evidence is against him. However, who committed the brutal murders and why was Solomon so expertly framed? Are all the members of the jury who they say they are? And who is Joshua Kane? Thirteen is an exceptional mystery: the plot is original and the characters interesting. Highly recommended for readers who enjoy fast-paced, mysterious legal thrillers. Thank you to Flatiron Books and NetGalley for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Eddie Flynn is trying to keep Bobby from being charged with the murder of two people. DNA matching Bobbie is found but Eddie doesn't feel that there is truth in it. He senses something fishy is going on and he is determined to figure it out. He feels that the true murderer is right there in the courtroom but who is it?⁣
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This book kept me at the edge of my seat and the pages turning. I loved that it runs you through the evidence and thinking behind solving the case. I would recommend this to anyone who is interested in the logic behind solving crimes.⁣

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At the beginning I thought it was a little weird him offending to live on the streets then to find someone who had been called for jury service that no only did have to look like him sound like him put weight, on also to break into his house it all was a bit farfetched for me to even consider taking this novel seriously to be honest. When it was said he. Was not a normal being as if he had super powers of something sorry definitely not enjoyed this book. I know the vast majority of books I read are fiction. Unfortunately this one went way beyond fiction to be believed. No I do not recommended it at all

What a great thriller this was!! I was immediately interested in the premise of a killer serving on the jury of a huge trial and a reformed con man now lawyer representing the accused. This was my first Eddie Flynn novel and I really enjoyed it. Told in alternating points of view, it was a great read full of twists and turns and lots of gory details. The story read quickly and I really wasn't sure quite where the author was going to take things. If you are looking for a great courtroom drama with mystery, intrigue and some gruesome murder scenes, this is the book for you. Thank you netgalley for this arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

4.5 exciting stars!! I really love getting the opportunity to discover new authors and this case is a great example of why. I may never have given myself the chance to read this book under normal circumstances. I'm really looking forward to checking out his other books now.

Thirteen was incredibly entertaining and full of suspense. Just when I thought I had everything figured out....BOOM.....another twist was thrown at me. It kept me guessing from beginning to end. It was a real page turner.

The premise to this book was a definite hook. A murder trial where a member of the jury is a serial killer. Excellent twist on a legal procedural novel.

Eddie Flynn is a former conman turned defense lawyer. He is approached after a trial concludes to join a nationally renowned defense attorney on a high profile case. He is being brought to the team because of his penchant for rooting out bad cops and bad police procedures. He is also being brought on as a fall guy in the event that line of questioning doesn't resonate and falls flat. What no one knows at the time is that a plot has been in motion for some time now whereby the actual killer (not the person on trial for murder) is assuming someone's identity with the intention of both sitting on the jury, and managing the jury to return a guilty verdict.

Cavanaugh's writing style was easy to read and flowed well. The courtroom procedure was entertaining. Some of the details seemed a little far fetched, such as Flynn, a former conman, reforming and joining the NY Bar as a defense lawyer. The pacing of the story felt appropriate to me. It never seemed to drag, and it never seemed to skip over relevant facts or situations.

All things considered, I was entertained and wanted to finish the book. I didn't find it to be outstanding, but it was a good read, and I would recommend it to any fans of the courtroom procedural novels. 8.0 out of 10 stars.

I received a free copy of the novel from the publisher (Flatiron Books) and NetGalley in return for my feedback and opinions.

Thirteen was a thrilling read with an intriguing premise and an engaging mystery that keeps you guessing until the very end.

It’s the trial of the year, a Hollywood movie star is accused of killing his wife and security officer in a fit of jealousy. One member of the jury knows the man is innocent because that jury member is the real killer. But after the movie star hires a new lawyer, former conman turned defense attorney Eddie Flynn, the killer realizes this may not be as open and shut of a case as he thought. Eddie believes his client is innocent and that the real killer is close by. But who could guess just how close?

The premise of this book was a great one, a high profile murder trial where the real killer is one of the members of the jury. I was immediately curious how the killer would manage to get on the jury and I have to say I enjoyed the way everything was set up. The book alternates chapters from Eddie’s point of view with the killer’s which I thought was a great choice. It was interesting getting to see scenes from both sides as well as seeing the killer react to Eddie’s courtroom strategy. The pacing at the beginning of this book is a bit on the slower side, but once the trial gets going it really starts to pick up. I thought the ending was fantastically done and the scenes building up to it had the perfect amount of suspense.

Eddie was an interesting character, a lawyer who used to be a conman. His former profession meant he had a different skill set than most lawyers which definitely helped him out as a defense attorney. His courtroom style was unique and I liked how he got under the skin of the prosecutor. While Thirteen is the fourth book in the Eddie Flynn series, it works well as a standalone with enough background given on Eddie for things to still make sense. Eddie works with a few people during the investigation/trial and I’m interested to learn more about some of them, Harper in particular.

Overall I enjoyed Thirteen and hope to check out the other books in the series in the future. I definitely recommend this book if you’re looking for a good crime thriller.

I would normally do everything I could to avoid starting a reading journey with a later book in a series. That said, I couldn't resist the premise. I love serial killer books, but admittedly don't read many legal thrillers. I wasn't disappointed.
Eddie Flynn is a captivating character. I have immediately started seeking out previous books in order to read about Eddie's full experience. Thirteen had more going for it than just Eddie. How clever! This book made me feel smarter having read it and I'm wildly impressed with Steve Cavanagh's planning, plotting, and creativity.
This book made me want more legal thrillers in my life!

I loved everything about this book! It was a well-written, clever, intriguing legal thriller read with well-developed characters. Simply, everything I look for in a book in this genre. A breath of fresh air between all the legal and suspense thrillers out there. This is my first book by Steve Cavanagh and I can not wait to read more books from this author.

Thank you NetGalley, Flatiron Books, and the author for providing me with an ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

I learned that this was the third book in a series so I read the other two books first (not required to enjoy this one, but that's the way I roll). I LOVE these stories and characters.
The setting feels realistically drawn, and while the storylines can get somewhat over the top they are only that way on reflection - I never was distracted while reading by thinking, "This would never really happen" - the auther SOLD the plot. Great storytelling, very realistic dialogue, just a wonderful book and series. I look forward to more.

I loved this book! Even though you know who the killer is from the very beginning, it still held my attention. It was fast paced and well written. It was an interesting take on a legal thriller. I highly recommend this book. Thank you netgalley and Flatiron books for the ARC.

For some citizens Jury Duty is seen as a hassle. For others Jury Duty is viewed as your civic duty as a citizen of the United States. We learn in Steve Cavanagh’s latest release, TH1RT3EN some (a very small number, I hope) use the opportunity to manipulate the justice system. With a thrilling and original premise, Cavanagh delivers a twisty and tension filled read perfect for fans of legal thrillers.

The murder trial of Robert Solomon is being coined as the next “ O.J. Trial”. A team of high-powered and well known lawyers have been gathered for Solomon’s defense. The media coverage is round the clock and the defendant is a young well liked actor. Solomon’s lead counsel has recruited Eddie Flynn to second chair the trial. Robert and Eddie are unaware of another key player in the court room; with just as much to lose as Robert. The person who committed the crimes for which Robert is on trial is on the jury. This person will stop at nothing to make sure Robert is found guilty.

TH1RT3EN alternates between two points of view, Eddie Flynn and the killer. I love this sort of dual perspective. Getting inside the mind of a killer (even if fictional) is fascinating. When I read or watch anything about a serial killer, I always wonder why they chose to kill. What set them off on a path of destruction? In TH1RT3EN that question is answered.

Cavanagh takes out the guess work as to who the killer is. I know the basic premise of any crime fiction story is trying to identify the killer. In TH1RT3EN we learn very early on the identity of the killer; allowing readers to focus solely on how Flynn will catch the killer. This may be odd, but the absence of the “whodunit” and their motive was very refreshing. Being able to zero in solely on how the killer is trying to avoid capture and Flynn’s attempts to capture the killer made TH1RT3EN gripping and exciting.

My favorite parts of TH1RT3EN were the sections focusing on the killer and his interactions with his fellow jurors. Cavanagh highlights the diversity within the jury. There are parents, widows, unmarried, divorced, business owners, etc. I don’t think it would be too much of a spoiler to divulge that this is not this killer’s first time on a jury. Readers will get a brief glimpse of how the killer works and widdles away at this jury, attempting to guide them towards the verdict he wants. However I wish we could have had more jury room action. I would have loved to read how he planned to deal with this diverse group and the unpredictability of human nature.

The best way to describe TH1RT3EN is a legal thriller with a wonderful twist. I really enjoyed TH1RT3EN with its unique plot, shocking reveals, and unpredictability. For those who may be hesitant because the identity of the killer is revealed early on, you need not worry. The identity of the killer is just the beginning of this awesome story.



Murder and Moore Rating :

5 out of 5 Stars

One of the few cases when I had to DNF a book, because I found it boring, lacking passion, and overall uninteresting.
I am, however, very grateful for the ARC.

This is my second Steve Cavanagh book to read. I think Thirteen is an interesting twist on the courtroom thriller genre. The back and forth from the killer/juror's perspective to lawyer, Eddie Flynn's, perspective kept me focused and wanting to read more. In both Eddie Flynn novels that I have read, some of the plot points are a little far-fetched, but it is still an entertaining read. Thank you NetGalley for an ARC of Thirteen.

I absolutely raced through this novel! When I first realized that it was the third book in the series, I thought about putting it down, but found that I couldn’t! It was completely addicting and heart-pounding. I think it would make a great feature film, and now I need to go back and read the other titles from the author.

This was an interesting legal thriller. Well written and twisty. Though part of a series, I didn’t feel as though I were missing anything, and I’m curious to check out Steve Cavanagh’s other books.

A serial killer on the jury? An ex con man as a star defense lawyer? That pitch alone sold me. It’s told in alternating POVs—Eddie Flynn in 1st and Joshua Kane in 3rd. Both were good characters. And by good, I mean interesting—Kane is by no means a good person.

Overall, Thirteen held my attention, but some parts dragged, and it was a little hard to get into. But once I hit my stride a few chapters in, the pacing was good. You may also find yourself really needing to suspend your disbelief, but for me, that’s part of the fun.

Thank you to Flatiron books and NetGalley for providing this copy to review.

I’ve received this book from Netgalley and the publisher for my honest review. Thank you for the ARC.
The author took a different approach with this one and he absolutely nailed it. The Characters were well rounded and the plot was gripping. This would be my first read by the author and I’ll be looking froward to more.

Nothing but 5 stars from me
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This is a smart and fast-paced thriller! What an intriguing concept for a book! A killer puts himself on the jury. Held my attention and kept me entertained. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

So good! I love reading through the eyes of the bad guy and seeing inside their heads. Cavanaugh does a great job keeping the reader in the middle of the story. I couldn't put this book down.

I was intrigued by the premise of this book. Although, I enjoyed the court proceedings, it was a let down. I couldn't connect with the story. It dragged and I found it boring with nothing thrilling happening past 90% into the book. I would like to thank NetGalley, The publisher and the Author for the eARC.