Ruby used to belong to the Manhattan elite, but now works as a maid following her father’s troubles. One night she witnesses a murder on her street, and instead of calling the authorities, she is quick to form a plot to help herself.
This book was part of a series and reading it as a standalone probably was not the best idea. I am sure I missed out on a lot of backstories pertaining to all the various characters. However my main issue was that there weren’t many chapters dedicated to Ruby, and her character’s story was what made me choose to read this book. All and all it was a fast paced book with a twist I did not see coming. Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Well I didn't realize this was a series I just thought the back cover as well as the cover art were great so why not read it and review it. First Ruby is nuts I love her character, i dont love that she's a liar and conniving, i love that she has a goal and shes determined to get there. But yes she be crazy and a liar and then this lawyer has to figure out what's happening and why she's not telling the truth. Basically it sounds like a Law and Order episode but its soooo much better than that.

I didn't realize when I started reading this that it was the 8th installment in a series, and I with Netgalley had done something to note that. I love this author, but I had not read the prior books.

I read this as a standalone so my insight on it might be skewed, but I found that there were way too many characters that I couldn't keep straight, but it may be easier for someone who has read the other books. I thought the plotlines were good, but there seemed to be a lot of POVs and I wasn't sure that they were all necessary.

Overall, I enjoyed the book enough, but I think I would have liked it better not as a standalone. It did however, encourage me to go back and read the series from the beginning.

Holy moly...what a ride! The twists and turns...*chef's kiss*. I swear I could feel my heart speed up while reading this. The thrill and anticipation was everything in this book. I could not have asked for a better thriller!

Eddie Flynn is back! I confess to taking a book off in this series after book 6 was a misstep. Presumably book 7 was back to form, but this one (book 8!) definitely was. I was happy to be back in Cavanagh's almost Gotham City-style New York. He's great at creating one-book characters that almost steal the show from Eddie Flynn - I'll remember Ruby from this one for quite a while. I brought this to a long wait in a medical office and it flew by.

I didn’t realize this was #8 in a series until I was about halfway through! But I was able to read it without any problems, so he did a good job of making it be a stand-alone, if someone stumbled upon it like I did!

This gave me Myron Bolitar vibes, which is definitely a compliment. An ex-con man turned lawyer and his loyal group of associates solve a murder. It made for a very enjoyable read!

"Witness 8" by Steve Cavanagh is a gripping novel that exceeded my expectations in ways I didn't foresee. Initially, I was skeptical about the book, but it wasn't until I found myself on page 58 that I realized I was thoroughly engrossed. The narrative quickly pulled me in, and from that point on, I couldn't put it down.

The character development in "Witness 8" is nothing short of captivating. Each character is richly portrayed, making their journeys and conflicts deeply engaging. Cavanagh masterfully builds suspense and complexity, keeping me hooked well into the night. The combination of intriguing plot twists and well-crafted characters ensured that I often stayed up late, eagerly turning pages to uncover what would happen next.

This was my first time reading Steve Cavanagh, and I’m now an instant fan. His skillful storytelling and ability to craft such compelling characters have left me eager to explore more of his work.A big thank you to NetGalley for providing me with the opportunity to read this book.

4.5⭐️ Steve Cavanaugh never fails to disappoint me! This story was so fast paced. I had no idea this was part of a series but it didn’t matter. I enjoyed it all the same. Eddie’s character is so fun and likable. I found this story so compelling I did not want to stop reading!

Ruby witnesses a murder on her way home from work and makes a plan to change her life. Eddie Flynn is a previous con man turned lawyer who is representing the man accused of the murder. He knows something isn’t quite right. He and his team will stop at nothing - not even a hit on Eddie’s life - to solve this crime.

This book had my mind reeling. I loved it.

Thank you to Net Galley and Atria Books for this advanced e-copy in exchange for my honest review.

Everything I’ve come to expect from Steve Cavanaugh. I love to follow Eddie Flynn and his antics. He always has me guessing what he has planned to bring justice! And he does it with flair!

I thought based on the cover that this was a standalone software m the same vein as Kill for Me, Kill for You. Instead it is a slightly dated police procedural that inexplicably takes place in the NYC metro area but doesn’t seem at all like NY. I enjoyed KFMKFY but do not love this older book in a series.

Wow! This will not be my last book by Steve. This was full of so many twists and turns. Eddie Flynn was such a great character, I wont be able to recommend him enough. Ruby felt like someone I knew, relatable but in a “I know someone just like her” method. This book felt like I was sitting in a theater at the edge of my seat watching a suspenseful movie. Perfect for the Fall season coming up. Will be highly recommending this book.

When I received Witness 8, I didn't realize this was the eighth in a series about Eddie Flynn. Therefore, some scenes were a bit confusing because I didn't know who all the characters were. In addition, there are too many assassins for my taste, consequently I reduced my 4-star to 3-stars.

I enjoyed the chapters about Ruby. Sometimes, I was puzzled at the commands Eddie gave his co-horts. Once in awhile, I'd get an "a-hah" moment before some secrets were displayed. Had to laugh about his asking for gum, why did he want gum?

This is only the second book I’ve read in the series by Steve Cavanagh. I love that you don’t need to read them in order. The novels follow Eddie Flynn, a con man turned attorney and his awesome colleagues. The books are all well written and so clever. I love the way Eddie thinks. He’s a good guy and wants to what’s best for his clients. There were twists nd turns in this book that you just don’t see coming. I’m going to go back and read more of these novels. I love how they always come together.

I devoured this book! My second Eddie Flynn book I started with Thirteen and knew this was a series I was going to need to read. I love the characters, the plots and the page turning can't put it down once you start this book brought. I loved how you were kept guessing and the smarts Eddie brings.

This was a very well written thriller that had multiple layers and multiple storylines that seamlessly came together. Unfortunately, from the synopsis, I thought that this was a domestic thriller, but rather it was a thriller that had elements of hitman, the mob and along with many other types of storylines which I was not prepared for, and do not particularly enjoy thank you to gallery and the author and the publisher for my early arc read!

Witness 8 by Steve Cavanagh ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A brilliant book. I enjoyed reading this new novel of the Eddie Flynn series. It was fast paced and I would highly recommend it to any fan of thriller+suspense.

Didn’t realize this was a republished version of an older story. Still enjoyed it but might go back and read the others . Thank you NetGalley for this arc

This was very run of the mill thriller. I did not know it was apart of a series so that was my bad. I am grateful to Netgalley and Steve Cavanagh.

Another great addition to the Eddie Flynn series. I loved the characters and the development of their stories and relationships. This book was non stop page turning from beginning to end. It has very short quick chapters which I love. Highly recommend this book!

Steve Cavanagh has done it again! Witness 8 had me at the edge of my seat in anticipation. When you think you have everything figured out, you don't. Amazing work!