So I did not know that this was a book in a series but that did not impact my ability to understand the story.
This was a fun thriller! Good twists and turns along the way to help keep the reader's interest in the plot.
I would be interested to read the first books in the series.

Thanks Atria books for the ARC. These opinions are my own.

The 8th book in Eddie Flynn series but my first one. I did not feel like I was missing anything starting with book 8. It read as a standalone.

A solid detective style thriller. Though Eddie is a criminal defense attorney not a detective. I enjoyed Eddie's character as well as his team members/friends. Some fun banter between characters - so much so that I ended up liking even the "bad guys" in the book.

The beginning was a bit slow but it did pick up and I finished the last 40% rather quickly. A small twist at the end I did not see coming. And an epilogue I really enjoyed.

Thanks to NetGalley, Atria Books, and Steve Cavanagh for the ARC and chance to give my honest opinion!

pretty fun thriller. i love the vibes of this and the antagonists are really cool and interestingly set up. 4 stars. tysm for the arc.

This was a very interesting psychological thriller! I will say, I did not see the twist coming and it was awesome! Totally unexpected. Very twisty. Along with that, it took a lot to get there and there were a lot of characters that popped up - not all of which I think were necessary.

Overall, I enjoyed this one and don’t feel as though reading the other books in the Eddie Flynn series is necessary.

This is the first book I have read by Steve Cavanagh, and I LOVED it. I read it in two settings, and have ordered the first one to see how this all started.. I was not sure I would like a book about a con man who was a lawyer, but Eddie won me over. The plot was twisted and moved in directions I did not forsee. The supportive characters were interesting, and there was enough humor to caused to chuckle. I highly recommend, Thanks to NetGalley for an arc with no requirement for a positive review.

I love everything Eddie Flynn and I knew I had to snag this ARC. It was so good!! If you love the others in this series you will love this one. This one was slightly different to me but I absolutely loved it!! The ending was great as well.

A twisted tale of murder, mystery, and psychological thriller. Lots of different plot lines and an interconnected web of characters.

Did not finish. The book started very interestingly. I was hooked at the beginning. But there were too much characters introduced too fast there on. Too much information/name dumping too fast

The premise of this one was so interesting— where the witness is actually more twisted than the main villain?! But this had so many characters and so many different crimes to keep track of that it kind of took away from the story line.

Thank you Atria books for the arc of this book!

This was so good. A lawyer who used to be a Conman, and a seriously twisted witness behind the scenes. So many twists and levels to this plot. I had a great time as this one unraveled.

Prepare to enter the world of wickedly unreliable narrator Ruby. Her family has suffered a spectacular fall from grace, and she has gone from being one of the uber rich to working for them. Having to silently bear witness to their dirty secrets and misdeeds, the whole time being invisible, her resentment is building to an explosive level.

When she witnesses one neighbor murdering another, she decides she can use this information to her advantage. And in this, telling the truth doesn’t play a factor.

But she didn’t count on Eddie, a savvy lawyer and former, or maybe not so former, con man who has the uncanny ability to see what others can’t. Especially when it comes to the truth. Especially when it comes to exonerating his falsely accused client.

The author brilliantly depicts the borderline sociopathy of Ruby, her thoughts and actions like those one might expect of a poisonous spider. In opposition the portrayal of Eddie is full on scrapper and savior! I also need to applaud the secondary characters, all alive on the page, none more so than a gentleman assassin who calls himself Mr. Christmas.

Read If You Like:
- Legal thrillers with intricate courtroom drama
- Protagonists with a morally complex background
- Fast-paced narratives with unexpected twists
- Stories exploring themes of justice and redemption
- Series featuring a recurring, dynamic lead character

In the latest installment of the Eddie Flynn series, the former con artist turned defense attorney faces one of his most challenging cases yet. Known for his unorthodox methods and relentless pursuit of justice,

Eddie is drawn into a high-stakes trial where the lines between guilt and innocence blur. As he navigates a labyrinth of deceit, powerful adversaries, and buried secrets, Eddie must rely on his street smarts and legal acumen to uncover the truth.

This novel delivers a sophisticated, emotionally complex thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, culminating in a showstopping finale.

Steve Cavanagh masterfully crafts a narrative filled with explosive, game-changing reveals, making this a must-read for fans of legal suspense and character-driven storytelling.

I really enjoyed this one! Eddie Flynn is such a great unique and original character. He’s easy to get invested in. I love the fast paced twisty plot and hopefully there will be more for this series! Well written and overall will be recommending to everyone

Thank you to Atria and NetGalley for the advanced e-book to review!

While this was technically book 8 in a series, it was well constructed to the point where I did not feel as though I was missing anything for not having read the rest of the books. Don’t be afraid to just pick this one up and jump in!

This read like an episode of a longstanding crime tv show, the kind that’s always on tv that you can just flick on with no context and it’s a standalone story you can enjoy without knowing any of the main characters too deeply because everything you need to know about them is contained in the episode.

Think a Criminal Minds episode but for fans of Saul Goodman.

I liked this one, but more as the perfect book to grab from the airport bookshop before a long flight than as a great mystery/thriller I’d recommend to fans of the genre, if you know what I mean? Entertaining, but a bit heavy on exposition and some parts made me roll my eyes because of how contrived they were.

I enjoyed the character of Eddie, I detested the “twisted witness”, and I was intrigued by Mr. Christmas.

Overall, I found Eddie to be a compelling enough character that I’d gladly return to his world in other adventures.

For you if you like: to be entertained without thinking too hard about it, Saul Goodman, critiques of the American justice system

Maybe not for you if: Contrived mysteries annoy you. There’s one part where we’re in the head of someone who knows exactly what happened and they think something like: here are the possible murderer suspects and everything I know about them, it was one of them! As if anyone ever would think that. There were a few choices like that that just felt…. strange.

Like I said, entertaining, but not life-changing.

First time reading this author
It was a great book
Keep your interest and had many twists and turns
I really didn’t expect all that happened toward the end.
Was surprised with all of the outcome

Ruby now works as a maid and nanny for families of the
wealthy neighborhood where she once lived herself, and the
families there trust her because she used to be one of their
own. But when Ruby witnesses a murder, she keeps the identity
of the killer to herself, even when the father of one of her young
charges becomes the prime suspect. Eddie Flynn, ex-con turned
lawyer, is hired by this man to clear his name. The more Eddie
digs into things, the harder this becomes. There is A LOT going
on in this novel. Lots of characters, lots of sub-plots, lots of
red-herrings, and yet, it all works. I loved the unique characters,
and the plot was refreshingly different. This was my first book
by Steve Cavanaugh, and l've already put a library hold on my
next.

This was my first Steve Cavanagh in the Eddie Flynn series and I would definitely try out more. This was a solid legal thriller with just the right mix of courtroom and investigation with quick chapters.

Ruby grew up wealthy until her father lost all their money. She used to live on the street where she is now relegated to cleaning houses. One night as she was leaving work, she witnessed a murder in a neighboring house. Instead of calling the police, she chooses to keep this information to herself. This sets off her plan and intertwines her into the police investigation. She quickly tips off the police as an anonymous caller and points them in the direction of another resident on that street, just not the real killer. Eddie Flynn steps in as this man's lawyer and has to use a few tricks up his sleeve to keep him from getting convicted for a murder he didn't commit. In addition to the main storyline, there are a few other side stories at play that kept the Eddie Flynn character on his toes as well as shared more why Ruby chose this particular resident to accuse.

I enjoy when an author is able to outline a good legal thriller by laying out the breadcrumbs slowly and pulling all the pieces together like a puzzle. You know that everything is interconnected but you don't quite know how until you reach the end of the story. It's also fun to see a former con man use his former skills to help him as a defense attorney, which makes for more entertaining courtroom scenes.

Thank you to Atria Books for the opportunity to read and review.

4.5 stars!

Con man turned lawyer Eddie Flynn takes on a new case. A wealthy upper-west-side surgeon is charged with the murder of a neighbor, but we know he is innocent. While investigating, Eddie has to dodge hitmen and other hijinks.

Wow! I was unaware of this series before getting approved for the ARC. I had heard the author's name but had never looked more into his body of work - my loss! Eddie and the gang are so much fun; I can't wait to go back and start the series from book 1. I've been on a spree of detective series lately but forgot how enjoyable a legal thriller series can be!

Thank you, Netgalley and Atria books, for the advanced reader copy. All opinions are my own.

Thank you Netgalley for this arc. This was really good, such a thriller. My first book by this author and I would definitely be reading more by him.

Kudos to Steve Cavanagh! He does it again, totally transporting into the world of his books. I can picture it all perfectly, all the details and the suspense totally kept me captivated. You can easily read as a standalone or part of the Eddie Flynn series. My only disappoint was having to put it down and go to work! Steve Cavanagh has a way of truly engrossing you in his books and I am never disappointed. Another book well done! Highly recommend.