Another great Eddie Flynn novel! It is not just the colorful main character that has me looking forward to the next Eddie Flynn novel, it is the skill that Steve Cavanagh displays in creating original twists in his novels. He makes a thriller exciting by putting the reader in the action as it unfolds. It is not your mothers "Who done it?" he is on a level all alone. I love a psychological thriller and Steve Cavanagh is by far my favorite! I cannot wait for the next book! If you are looking for an author to create a loyal bookstore customer, put a Steve Cavvangh novel in their hands!

Ruby Johnson-a nanny and maid to many of the wealthy families on West 74th Street, in Manhattan.. She knows all the neighborhood secrets, gossip etc. As usual, “the help” is easy to move around unseen. One night while walking home Ruby witnesses a murder. She knows the victim AND the killer, and she devises a plan.. the puppet strings are being pulled and it starts with an anonymous call to the police, to provide a tip about the murder.
 
Steve Cavanagh has done it AGAIN. Witness 8 did NOT disappoint. The plot was brilliant and easy to follow but it still gave what it needed to give. Plots within the plot within the plot that all came together PERFECTLY. Seeing everything play out from different perspectives made it that much more entertaining. The plot was consistent, it was twisty and tensioned filled. Mr. Christmas was a pleasant surprise to the list of characters and I hope he sticks around the next book. I enjoyed seeing Kate in action in the courtroom. Harry still has my heart!

Thank you NetGalley for this advanced e copy!

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for providing this book, with my honest review below.

Witness 8 knocked my socks off! I went in not knowing that main character (ex con man and current lawyer) Eddie Flynn was part of a series a books and really would not have known until I looked for more books by the author as this was begging to be part of a series. Lucky for me I now have a new series that will likely become a favorite!

This read like a heist novel, not because it necessarily is one (though there’s a lot of entertaining duplicity) but because it had all the best plot development of a solid heist. Eddie Flynn and his tight knit crew get more than they bargained for when defending affluent doctor John Jackson of murder, unraveling the mystery of how Jackson’s loner nanny is involved, who actually committed the crime, and evading several hitmen after Eddie. It may sound like there are a lot of things happening in this book, and to be sure there are a lot of characters’ perspectives coming into play, but everything was beautifully weaved together from the start and resulted in a highly entertaining mystery and pseudo caper.

I plan to enjoy getting better acquainted with Eddie Flynn’s world and look forward to where some of the villains in this book will pop up in the future, and I’m willing to bet you will too!

Eddie Fly is back in action in the eighth installment in the Eddie Flynn series, Witness 8. Out August 1st in the UK. First and foremost if you have not read any part of this series, YOU’RE MISSING OUT! Eddie Flynn is an all around badass, period. End of story! In fact, if I’m ever on trial for murder I’m calling STEVE CAVANAGH!

Ruby Johnson witnesses a murder one night in her neighborhood. As the local outcast who once was a part of, she now is a nanny and maid to the rich. Suddenly she decides to rewrite the narrative, using the suspect as an opportunity. However, something just isn’t right with Ruby Johnson.

Eddie is defending the man who has been accused of the crime, John Jackson. Deep in his gut he truly believes the man is innocent. With his powerhouse team in action, everyone is kicking ass and taking names! Bloch, Harry, Lake, Kate and Tony Two F**ks are back!

Do yourself a favor and READ THIS SERIES!!! Eddie Flynn, a natural conman by nature who is NOW the BEST defense attorney EVER! Brilliant! Hilarious! Shocking reveals!

5 BRILLIANT ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you @atriabooks , @ sscav and @netgalley for the opportunity! One of the best of 2024!
Publication date March 11, 2025