Steve Cavanagh does not disappoint! His novels are ones that I consistently go into knowing I will enjoy the wild ride of twists and turns. Witness 8 was another home run! I have read other Eddie Flynn novels, but not all of them. I was slightly worried that I was skipping around in the series, but was pleasantly surprised to know that even though I haven't read all of the predecessors in the series, I was able to fully enjoy and be immersed into the story without feeling I was missing knowledge!

I loved the jumping perspectives, learning the inside scoop of multiple characters. I didn't see the ending coming, and could not have predicted the events building and connecting as they did! This is a great court thriller! Highly recommend!

Another wonderful Eddie Flynn thriller!!
Ruby Johnson used to clean houses for the elite on 75th street. Then, when her mom gets sick, and Ruby witnesses a murder, everything changes for the rich, the poor, the sick. This book, as all Eddie Flynn books do, has me at the edge of my seat, and up till dawn!!!

Witness 8 is a fast paced book that sucks you in for the beginning. Just when you think you have it all figured out, it twists and turns in unexpected ways. This was my first Steve Cavanagh book and now I want to read them all! This was an amazing book that I read in less than 2 days because I just couldn’t put it down. This book has murder, mystery, twists, turns, and keeps you guessing what will happen next until the very end.

Eddie Flynn is such an interesting character and I was excited to read another book in this series. The former conman, turned lawyer, got himself into several messes this time around and I was here for it.

I enjoyed getting several different perspectives throughout the story. There are a lot of quirky personalities to contend with and they helped bring some levity to the serious stuff going on. I did struggle a bit with Ruby’s chapters, though. It says right in the synopsis that there’s something wrong with Ruby Johnson and there really, really is. Sometimes the crazy, over-the-top characters can be really fun in a love-to-hate kind of way, but I didn’t feel that way about her. I was happy whenever I got to move on from her chapters.

While I did guess Ruby’s motivations awhile before they were revealed, I still enjoyed the mystery. It was also fun to watch Eddie get out of the other mess he found himself in. Things did seem to work out a little too perfectly, too often, but I didn’t really mind it.

Overall, I enjoyed Witness Eight. Eddie Flynn and his quirky group of colleagues and friends were a good time and I look forward to reading more from Cavanagh.

Thank you Atria Books, NetGalley and Steve Cavanagh for this ARC.
This was a really good book. I enjoyed reading it. I thought I had it figured out but then found out I didn’t. Those are my favorite books to read. The more twists the better. The characters were fun. I definitely recommend adding this to your list of books to read.

The book has everything you could want in a murder mystery. Con men, mafia underground, political and police corruption and a wife variety of characters you can't help but love or hate respectively. A truly captivating story with many intertwining and tangled connections that weave together in a very nice bow by the end. I could not put this one down and never knew what was happening next. The witness was truly more twisted than the killer and you'd never guess just how much.

I read and loved Thirteen by Steve Cavanaugh so I was excited to read the newest Eddie Flynn book. This story is really fun and I love reading Eddie’s POV and how he throws off his opponents. However, this book had too many character POVs which made some things hard to follow. That doesn’t take away from this book still being really good and Eddie is such a fun character who somehow manages to escape trouble in a creative way. The trial scenes are exciting and interesting to read, the back and forth between the prosecutor and defense had me hooked. If you’re a fan of this series, you’ll enjoy this one, or if you’re a fan of court/legal drama this is a good book to read. (4/5)

**This ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.**

I am a new fan of his and this book didn't disappoint and think my students will enjoy this fast paced legal thriller with depth. I am going to go back and read his prior books now

This book is so freaking good and I cannot wait for everyone else to get to read this masterpiece. Thank you so much for letting me be able to read this book early.

Thank you Atria Books and Steve Cavanagh for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

This is my first Eddie Flynn book and now I’m so ready to read the rest! It was absolutely brilliant story with many different characters. The twist twisted and had me swearing!! Absolutely can’t wait for this to come out because it will be added to my shelf.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for this ARC!!

I am a big fan of the Eddie Flynn series, and was so excited to be able to read this ARC. The story was gripping from the start. I do wish there had been less characters and POVs since it seemed to slightly shift the storyline too much. Overall a good read though

Witness 8 by Steve Cavanagh
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Eddie Flynn is an ex-con-artist turned lawyer who is willing to take on hopeless cases. His newest client is being charged with murdering a neighbor, the murder weapon was found in his closet with his DNA on it.
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What I liked:
-Eddie was just the sort of character I LOVE reading about. He is smart, he is crafty, and he’s not afraid to use any trick he’s got. I loved every chapter from his POV.
-All of these characters had this great found family vibe going on. I loved how they worked together and had each others backs.
-We had a couple of shady characters with grey morals as well and it was immensely interesting to read from their POVs and see what was driving them.
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4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I thoroughly enjoyed this ridiculously entertaining story. I haven’t read any of the books in this series but now I want to read all the stories with Eddie Flynn.

Steve Cavanagh is just stinkin brilliant! This is my third time reading one of his books and every single one has hooked me! The multiple viewpoints keeps the story flowing in an addictive way. The banter between the characters makes them so relatable. 5/5!

Thank you to NetGalley, Steve Cavanagh, and Atria books for this ARC!

This book was fantastic! I loved it from start to finish. Especially the characters Mr. Christmas and Eddie Fly. It really was a wild ride and kept me on the edge of my seat. I haven’t enjoyed a book this much in quite a while.

Steve Cavanagh can do no wrong. Was super excited for another Eddie Flynn book and this one didn’t disappoint. Flynn is once again racing against the clock and trying to keep himself alive in the meantime. Characters you love and those you love to hate. This book has it all. A rollercoaster of emotions. Complex, thought provoking and imaginative.

This is an exciting legal thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The story follows Eddie Flynn, a smart lawyer with a shady past as a con artist. He takes on a high-profile case that becomes more complicated and dangerous than he expected. At the center of it all is Witness 8, a mysterious figure whose testimony could make or break the case. Eddie is a likable and clever character who knows how to get out of tough situations. The book moves at a fast pace, with each chapter leaving you eager to know what happens next. Some of the twists might feel a bit over-the-top, but they’re still fun and keep the story exciting. Some parts might be hard to believe, the action and suspense make it a very entertaining read.

Every time I’ve picked up a thriller by Steve Cavanaugh I have been impressed and this one is no exception. It’s not as fast paced as I’m used to but it’s smart and has many characters and plot lines to keep track of. I’d recommend to anyone that enjoys police procedurals and smart thrillers.

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Another Eddie Flynn novel down, this one is defiantly in my top 3 of the series - I do think it was a bit anticlimactic but overall you get what you get in all the books in this series and that's good enough for me

This wasn’t my favourite so far as I loved kill for me kill for you. I found it a bit dull at parts. It was my mistake as I didn’t realize this was an instalment, so I wish I read the previous books before giving a review or reading.

Witness 8 by Steve Cavanagh
Publishing date - March 11th 2025
Rating (4/5) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you Netgalley and Atria books for this e-arc.
Witness 8 is the 8th books in the Eddie Flynn series by Steve Cavanagh. I was not aware this was a series when I requested the ARC, but this one could be read as a stand alone. Many twists and turns to this one. Will definitely be checking out the other books in the series!