I am ashamed to say that this is the first and only book I have read so far out of the Eddie Flynn series. Now, I can fully grasp the phenomenon I was missing out on. Eddie Flynn is a force to be reckoned with. He is charming, witty, and not only book smart but street smart as well. Perfect for his job, to say the least. This story was a perfectly woven web crafted together by a skilled writer at the top of his game. The structure of this was impressive, with so many moving pieces, intricately slotting in together at just the right time. While there were a lot of different perspectives, the writing remained descriptive and delivered everything the reader needed from each one. Captivating from beginning to end, this author will never cease to amaze me. Four and a half stars.

Thank you, Netgalley and Atria Books, for this ARC.

Witness 8
Steve Cavanagh
Thriller / Crime / Mystery / Legal Thriller

Something is wrong with Ruby Johnson.

A former resident of the ultra-elite Manhattan upper class, Ruby now works as a maid in the type of houses she used to live in. Unassuming, she sees everyone’s dirty secrets from the inside of their beautiful, renovated brownstones. But when Ruby witnesses a murder, she has wicked plans in mind that don’t involve telling the authorities the truth.
Be careful who you invite into your home.
If Steve knows how to do one thing, it is write a suspenseful novel. My heart raced through the whole thing.
This read kept my attention the whole time. The plot was perfect. The characters are flawless.
Witness 8 was gripping and well written. I will recommend this book to my audience. 🖤

Thank you @Netgalley, @SteveCavanagh, & @Atriabooks for this digital copy in exchange for my honest review.

Somehow I missed that this was part of a series. Perhaps I would have felt differently if I had read the prior books. I did enjoy the multiple POV's, but nine is a bit too many. Some parts were quite unbelievable, and in other parts, there was just way too much going on, which made it hard to follow. The book could have perhaps benefited from a tighter edit in this respect. There were a couple good twists near the end. I did find Eddie to be quite clever. The pace was appropriate for the genre.

WITNESS 8 by Steve Cavanagh has an incredible premise and is extremely riveting.

Ruby Johnson is a domestic worker in Manhattan, but her family was once rich. After her father gambled away their fortune and fled, Ruby and her ill mother have been just scraping by. When Ruby sees her friend get murdered, she concocts a plan, but she doesn’t realize she’s going to have to contend with Eddie Flynn and his unconventional legal team.

This is only my second Eddie Flynn novel. The conman-turned-lawyer is an innovative hook to the series, and I appreciate that each can be read as a standalone even though it gives the reader more depth to read as a series. This one has a few scenes in court with most of this story taking place outside of court and on the streets of New York. There’s a few more shootouts than I really wanted in my reading, but I must say this novel is very propulsive and you want to get back to it. I would have liked to get to know some of the characters, like Bloch and Kate, a little more, but that might occur in other books in the series.

As for the Ruby plot, which is a chunk but not all of the novel, I really liked it. The author included an interesting aspect about art (trying to be vague), and that really surprised me how that evolved. Also, I was intrigued by how the Ruby plot line ended.

I really enjoyed the male friendship between Eddie Flynn and Harry. I know that it’s a very small plot line throughout the book, but it made me smile every time I got back to it.

I find Cavanagh writes really interesting morally gray characters (Eddie Flynn and Ruby, notably, in this novel). So if you like fast-paced action/legal novels with people with questionable morals, this one will be up your alley!

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for an Advance Reader Copy in exchange for an unbiased review.

WITNESS 8 publishes March 25, 2025.

‘Kill for Me Kill for You’ made me a big Steve Cavanaugh fan last year. This is book 8 in the Eddie Flynn series but all of the books in this collection can be read as stand alones.

In this story Eddie Flynn has his work cut out for him when he accepts a case to defend an innocent man who is accused of murdering his neighbor. But Eddie has other complications to keep him busy. The local mob has put a hit out on his life. He is going to have to keep his wits about him to defend his client amidst extremely mysterious circumstances while also keeping himself alive.

Cavanaugh writes a fast paced, complex plot full of fascinating characters. I think it would be helpful to have read the previous books in this series because there are a few characters in this story that probably have a very colorful backstory. While I highly recommend this book; buckle up because there are multiple POVs and a couple side stories to keep the thriller lover guessing until the very end!

Thank you Netgalley, Atria Books, and the author for this eARC in exchange for my honest review. This book will be available for purchase on March 25, 2025

I really enjoyed this book and the characters. I thought that it was an intriguing plot and I liked getting perspectives from different characters. There was a lot of buildup but the ending and twist were good!

Such a great mystery!! From the beginning the reader knows who didn’t do the crime and sees the evil play forward. I really enjoy thrillers where the perpetrators are apparent but the outcomes are not. This one still has a number of surprises and a hanging ending that tells readers we can hope for more from this master storyteller.

Thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for the opportunity to read this ARC.

Sorry to say this, but this was a big no for me. I’ve enjoyed many of his other books, but this one just fell flat. There were too many characters. Found it very hard to follow. Lost interest so many times. I still don’t really even know Half of the stuff that happened in this book.

Imagine being on top of the world, only to lose it all and end up working as a domestic servant for the very people you used to call your peers. That’s exactly what happens to Ruby Johnson, a woman determined to reclaim her former life—no matter the cost. Ruby’s plan is as audacious as it is shocking: she frames an innocent man for a murder she witnesses, setting off a chain of events that will keep you hooked until the last page.

What I didn’t realize when I picked this up was that it’s part of a series featuring Eddy Flynn, a tough, streetwise lawyer who’s willing to bend the rules to win. Flynn’s character adds depth and grit to the story, making it as much about the battle for justice as it is about Ruby’s high-stakes scheme.

The author’s skill in characterization and plotting shines through, delivering a legal thriller packed with tension and surprises. If you’re a fan of the genre, this book will have you racing to read the rest of the series. Highly recommended - 4.5 Stars!

As a psychological thriller, this hit the mark — the twists and turns kept my head spinning the entire time. Conman turned attorney is defending a man wrongly accused of murder, while the eyewitness is telling tales and spinning wheels of her own.

This was my first Steve Cavanagh book. I was immediately hooked to the story. This book has multiple POVs and is very clever. However, I thought there were a lot of details that I did not care for much. This book could have been about 100 pages shorter. I still really liked it but it felt like it dragged out after the halfway point.

Really good book! I liked the multiple povs and the twist at the end was perfect!! Would definitely recommend!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The plot was great, a bit predictable at times, but entertaining always. I also really liked all the different characters! There wasn't ever a POV that I was disappointed to be reading. Will definitely pick up more books by this author!

Steve Cavanagh delivers another masterclass in twists and turns with Witness 8. Ruby Johnson is a captivating, chilling character whose secrets steal the show, making you question her motives at every step. Eddie Flynn’s sharp wit and streetwise instincts bring a welcome edge to a high-stakes courtroom drama packed with suspense. The pacing is relentless, with each reveal more shocking than the last, leaving you breathless until the final page. If you think you’ve guessed the ending, think again—Cavanagh proves why he’s the king of unguessable thrillers.

Steve Cavanagh just never disappoints. I could not have been more excited to receive this from Netgalley. This has all the twisty sides Cavanagh likes to put in throughout the whole story without getting lost and losing interest. I haven't even read every book in this series and still really enjoyed it!

This is my third Steve Cavanagh book and the second in the Eddie Flynn series.
As the title of the book suggests, the heroine witnesses a murder and lies, to find out the reason you will have to investigate with Eddie Flynn.
I always like the fast pace of Steve Cavanagh's books, and you are hooked from the beginning.
I had a great time reading this book.
I like the way Steve Cavanagh immerses us in this simple but effective thriller.
I'll definitely keep reading Steve Cavanagh's books.

Thanks to Netgalley and Atria Books for this ARC in exchange for an honest review

It wasn’t till after I had started reading Witness 8 that I realized this is book 8 in the Eddie Flynn Series. For me it worked fine as a standalone but I am intrigued about his past - con-man turned lawyer.

Witness 8 starts with a grab that kept my attention and it didn’t take long to know there are many layers to this story. It was fun keeping track of them all, which made the story all the more twisty.

I enjoyed this book, almost as much as Kill For Me Kill For You (a standalone read). I loved the mystery that kept me guessing, the characters that I liked and even those I didn’t. Trying to figure out the workings of Eddie’s mind and the bond he has with his team.

This was a well written book, with attention to detail. The ending saw everything fit together. I loved how the author kept me stumped right till the end. The blurb on the cover fits perfectly "What if the witness was more twisted than the killer?" Absolutely spot on!

My thanks to Atria Books for a digital arc in exchange for a honest review.

Wow, I loved this book! I could not put it down and have not read any of the other Eddie Flynn books but I could easily picture the characters as I read through this fast paced thriller. Plenty of action going on in this one to keep you guessing until the end. Wealth, deception, murder, what more could you want?!

A lot of characters to keep track of with multiple points of view and nicknames made this a little tough for me to keep it all together but it was an intriguing story and engaging with twists and turns. I didn't know this was part of a series but I felt like it was still fine to read without having read the other books previously.

I don’t know how, but Steve always leaves me on the edge of my seat. I couldn’t put this down. It was perfect, I didn’t see the twists coming and my jaw was on the floor!