Steve Cavanagh does it again. I'm such a huge fan of the Eddie Flynn series and was pumped to see another novel added to this series. What felt like three stories in one, I was on the edge of my seat for the entire book. If you haven't read his books, this is your sign. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of this book!

Solid 5 star book, more of a mystery thriller. Found a new author to follow and csnt wait to read the rest of the books!!

I got to read this ARC from NetGalley. This story was full of suspense, classic Eddie Flynn, always getting into predicaments! The way Eddie goes about solving things is very unconventional, but it works! I had a hard time putting this one down. The twists kept me guessing. If you like a really good legal thriller, I highly recommend this one!

Witness 8 by Steve Cavanaugh is the eighth installment in the Eddie Flynn series.
Ruby Johnson is a nanny/house cleaner for the wealthy clients who live on West 45th St in New York. She barely makes ends meet trying to support herself and her mother who is dying of cancer. Yet Ruby used to be one of the wealthy families living on that street. Her dad lost all their money and ran off, leaving her and her mother to fend for themselves.
While walking home from work one night, Ruby witnesses a murder happen in one of those great homes. She sees the murderer’s face and recognizes him. This sets into motion a plan from Ruby that includes framing an innocent man, implicating others in theft and murder, and murder itself. She seems unhinged throughout the book, talking and listening to a creepy old painting. She is a pretty scary character yet maintains love and devotion to her mother.
Eddie Flynn is the lawyer who used to be a con man. He represents the wrongly accused man in this murder. But he is also an unliked man, and is dodging death throughout the book because a hit has been placed on him for wronging a mob organization. Yes, this was a very busy read! Lots and lots of moving parts.
There were aspects I really enjoyed about the read. Eddie Flynn is such a charismatic character and I love when parts of his con man persona come out. I really liked the feeling of family between Eddie and his co-workers.
I always love a legal thriller so I enjoyed the courtroom scenes and forensics details, I just wish there had been more of them. And Mr. Christmas was an interesting and humorous character that I could see making a return in future books.
Problems I had with this were that there were too many characters! I lost track of who was who often and wish it stuck to the more central characters only. As a first time Eddie Flynn reader, this was perhaps my fault, and readers familiar with the series may have had an easier time with it. I also didn’t feel the combination of the two plot lines worked well together nor were absolutely necessary. I think it could have been simpler without the addition of the hit placed on Eddie, though that would have made Mr. Christmas an unnecessary addition.
Overall, it was a fast paced read. I liken it to a Jeffrey Deaver or Harlen Coben. Though you do not have to be familiar with the series to enjoy it, it may make it easier to follow if you do.

My Rating : ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 Lethal Stars

This is As If Ray Donovan & Suites had a baby !! 👀

What if the witness to a murder was more twisted than the killer ?

If you are a fan of legal thrillers then look no further and add this bad boy to your TBR ASAP !

This is my first Cavanagh book and the vibe I got was that he can write characters that are raw , complex , troubled and beguiled that you grow to love .

Read This if you like :
🔨 Legal Thrillers
🔨 Long Chapters
🔨 Multiple POV’s!!!
🔨 Crime
🔨 Suspense
🔨 Intriguing storylines
🔨 Unputdownable books

Well without giving too much away John Jackson is accused of murder and Eddie Flynn the conman turned trial lawyer is here to defend him …only Eddie needs to watch his back because someone’s got it out for him and that may not be the only murder he needs to solve ??!!

Ruby Johnson is a nanny in a wealthy Manhattan neighborhood and she witnesses a murder , not only does she know the victim, but she knows the murderer too !!

The question is will Ruby come forward and tell the truth to the police or …does the dark mysterious Ruby have other plans in mind and will there be more blood to shed ?

You need to read this to find out for yourself!!

This is the 8th installment in this series but I feel this can be read as a standalone!

Thank you NetGalley , Atria Books and Steve Cavanagh for this twisty Unputdownable crime thriller ARC 👏

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

I really liked Witness 8. It felt more like a mystery than the legal thriller I was expecting. Fortunately, I enjoy mysteries and appreciate a good plot twist, both of which this book delivered. However, I was somewhat underwhelmed, although I can't quite pinpoint why. It's possible that I'm comparing it to the author's other works. I also didn't care for Ruby from the start. She didn't seem to have enough depth; she wasn't crazy or dark enough, nor did she possess any relatable characteristics. I prefer to love or hate a character, rather than feeling indifferent. Nonetheless, I loved Eddie; I appreciated his unconventional methods and his slightly skewed moral compass. I also liked his relationships and found the side characters interesting because of his individual connections with each of them. I liked that the mystery was surprising yet still realistic, and if you're a keen observer, you could figure it out on your own. Overall, I enjoyed the book, although I would recommend other works by this author first.

Legal thriller in the Eddie Flynn series
Eddie Flynn is a con man turned lawyer who manages to get himself and clients out of difficult situations with cunning and smart detective work. It’s not necessary to read the whole series in order but it does help make the characters more three dimensional knowing their backstories. I enjoy a smart thriller and Steve Cavanaugh consistently delivers. While this one is not as intricately plotted as some of his novels, it is still a very well plotted puzzle that comes together at the end. I recommend this series for those who like legal thrillers, shady and unconventional characters, and a good mystery. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy.

This was a wonderfully written dirty cop mystery with a lot of different elements and storylines. The twist at the end had my jaw hitting the floor! Definitely did not see that one coming.

This isn't the first book by Steve Cavanagh I've read, but it had been a while since I'd picked up one of his.

The premise of the unreliable witness coupled with his character of Eddy Flynn caught my interest and captured me as a reader right away. The added aspects of a dirty cop, calling a hit on Eddy, and the charming yet ruthless hit man... well, you've got a great story.

I'd recommend this to fans of mysteries that are more on the detective/crime end of the spectrum. I enjoyed it and will definitely look for the other books in the series. I don't think you have to read them in order, I wasn't lost having not read the others, but I'm sure there's probably some character building and backstory that I missed in the subtle undertones.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

Perfect for fans of 'Lincoln Lawyer'! This book has several layers to it which brought different element to the story. The main character isn't really the main character. I love that change from the usual style. Ruby is a maid, cleaner, and nanny for the uber wealthy. But while she is central to the story, the main protagonist is the lawyer Eddie FLynn as he navigates mobsters and corrupt NYPD officers hell bent on killing him all the while investigating and leading a courtroom defense for the man accused of murdering a socialite in Ruby's wealthy circle of acquaintances. The courtroom dialog was fantastic but did not overpower the story. There was a delightful twist at the end that I did not see coming. That was a real treat. Overall, this book was a bit out of my genre but I truly enjoyed it. The story is slow to take off as you are getting to know several main characters, but once it starts boiling the intensity really cranks up!

I tried really hard to like this, but there were so many confusing storylines and the only one I was really interested in was Ruby's and surprisingly Mr. Christmas'. I was shocked at the twist at the end, but there wasn't enough time spent on it.

I just finished “Witness 8” by Steve Cavanaugh and realized that it’s the 8th book in the Eddie Flynn series and I hope I can go back and read them all without spoilers.
Eddie takes the case of a beloved Doctor framed for murder and nothing is as it seems with numerous antagonists.

This was a solid 5-star thriller for me in the beginning. Cavanagh is a master at his craft and while tt fell off a bit at the end for me, it was still a totally solid read. The best thing to come out of this for me is the fact that I didn't know the Eddie Flynn books existed but now that I do, I get to go back and read them all!

This is my second Steve Cavanagh book and it did not disappoint. I love reading stories that are told from the point of view of multiple characters and then seeing how the different stories are all connected. A shooting in a neighborhood propels this story and the quest to figure out who did it kept me guessing until the end. A must read for fans of thrillers

This was my first Steve Cavanagh book and I could not put it down. Perfect for fans of Suits and Jack Reacher, this book had me on the edge of my beach chair the whole time. I cannot wait to read more from this author.

Cavanagh is one of those authors that I could see getting more publicity on TikTok and then becoming extremely famous. Each book can be read in isolation or out of order, but reading the previous Eddie Flynn books will make the book even better. Ruby was a compelling character, albeit very creepy and concerning, and Flynn's decisions kept me on edge. I think this one will be a hit!

Witness 8 is the latest in Steve Cavanagh's Eddie Flynn series, and it does not disappoint! This was my first Eddie Flynn read but surely won't be my last!

Flynn is hired to represent a man falsely accused of murder. Things are much more than they seem and there are multiple storyline to keep you on your toes throughout the novel. So many twists and turns, with the ending leaves me questioning whether we may see some of the newer characters in this series.

If you like twisty psychological thrillers, Witness 8 is definitely one to read. I can't wait for the next one.

Thank you to #NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

This was only my 2nd Cavanagh book and it didn't disappoint! It was a quick and witty read, and kept me guessing. I will say I wish I read all of the previous Eddie Flynn novels, but I will go back and do that now, especially after reading this one! Thanks to Atria Books, the author and NetGalley for this book!

This book was a handful of loose ends cleverly tied together in a beautifully, twisted bow! So many storylines all happening at one time, seemingly incongruous but like a row of dominoes all set into motion by one pivotal moment. A well written, incredibly enticing and twisted read!

Another winner from Steve Cavanagh. As always, you can be assured of a thrilling ride and twists and turns galore. This legal thriller does not disappoint either.