Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the E-ARC.

This was my first Eddie Flynn book and I really enjoyed it. I really enjoyed the setting of New York. You could picture Junior's restaurant, Midtown and the hot cement everywhere. The novel was an incredibly fast paced read. Cavanagh keeps his chapters short, straight to the point and very readable. You can easily pick up the book and put it down and not forget what has happened in the overall story. There's mafia style corruptness with the NYPD and people in positions of power that are willing to be bought off.

Readers who enjoyed Sidney Sheldon's books in the 1980s and Mario Puzo's, Godfather should pick up Steve Cavanagh.

There was a twist at the end that I didn't see coming and the overall book was very well written. I highly recommend this as a good book for male readers that tend to prefer non-fiction. It was fast paced and great crime fiction.

There have been so many raving reviews on books Instagram for Witness 8 and I can now say they are well deserved.

I love a good murder mystery and this one is done so well. The characters are fascinating because they are all so real and flawed. There is some suspense, some humor, and some emotional parts while also solving crime. What could be better?

I think this is my first book in the Eddie Flynn series and now I want to go back and read them all!

After reading Kill For Me, Kill for You, I saw the author and immediately requested from Net Galley. I did not realize this book was part of a series so I did not enjoy it as much as I would have if I knew some of the back story with the reoccurring characters. But it was a twisty legal and psychological thriller that I enjoyed.

I honestly don't know how anyone who loves a riveting crime/legal thriller wouldn't fall for Eddie Flynn hook, line, and sinker. Reprised for the eighth time in Witness 8, this streetwise con artist turned wily defense attorney protagonist was the epitome of morally gray in the best possible way. He wasn't, however, the only gem of a character. With a long list of multiple POVs-including a motley crew of strong individuals-it was a frenzy of fast-paced action within a complex but well-thought-out plot. Addictive, deceptive, and exceptionally well-constructed, I couldn't put this book down no matter what and finished it in only a handful of hours.

Thank you to Atria books for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest feedback

My first foray into the Steve Cavanagh world and it brings a unique look at the thriller genre. We know right away the who and the what and the where. It’s the twist of the why that makes this read so good. We have an affluent neighborhood with all of the “haves” and the “have nots” are going to play a large role unraveling the twisty neighborhood dynamics. Thanks to NetGalley for the read.

Who doesn't love a twisty legal thriller? Rhetorical question. I really loved the characters in this one. I'm a sucker for morally gray! I highly encourage other thriller lovers to check it out. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book.

Eddie Flynn is as entertaining as ever, solving another case, and off course a hitman hot on this trail. Great plot line, intricate yet easy to follow.

Kickbacks and Greenbacks, that is what New York runs on…"

Why have I waited so long to read more from Steve Cavanagh? Eddie Flynn is back at it working his magic for his clients. This was a page turner and there was not a second that I found my interest wavering. Really superb storytelling, captivating characters, and a mystery that keeps your brain working to try to figure out how it can possibly work out.

Ruby Johnson is unwell and the perfect reminder to be careful who you invite into your home and life. She is working as a nanny/housekeeper for the wealthy but really she is collecting secrets like it is her job. Desperation has her going to great lengths to secure a future for her mother and God help anyone who gets in her way.

There are so many seemingly unrelated things going on that it is amazing to watch Eddie Flynn and his crew untangle what really happened in order to free and accused Dr. from murdering his neighbor. Loved every second of this read!

Thank you NetGalley

This was my first toe dip into this series. While I probably would appreciate some of the recurring characters more, I didn't feel like I was missing any crucial information by jumping in and reading this more like a stand-alone. Juggling the multiple storylines was handled well by Cavanagh. At first I thought this was a little like the kitchen sink - as in he threw in everything but, but the way the story came together made it all make sense. The plot was driven forward by the multiple storylines and the shorter chapters which helped me keep turning pages. I like that the main character isn't perfect, has some grit, and is a well-rounded indiviual - even unlikable at times. The POV from the "witness" was also helpful in putting the reader into the story. Overall, I really enjoyed this read. It was a quick and compelling read.

Fast-paced and compulsively readable, Witness 8 delivers a twisty legal thriller with sharp dialogue and a high-stakes premise. Cavanagh’s courtroom scenes are tightly written, and the plot moves with cinematic momentum. While some of the twists stretch believability and character development occasionally takes a backseat to pacing, the novel remains an engaging, entertaining ride. A solid pick for fans of legal suspense who enjoy clever plot mechanics and relentless momentum.

Ruby's family was once living affluently, until her dad lost everything gambling. When her dad goes missing, Ruby becomes a maid to the famililes who were once friends. And when a murder happens, she calls in a suspect, knowing it is not true. Eddie is a lawyer called in to defend this man and uses his past as a conman to do everything he can to win.

Thank you NetGalley for an arc of this book in exchange in my honest review.

Add this to the list of #books that I did not put together were part of a #series until I had #read several of them – these work as standalones, however, and are some of my absolute favorite #suspensethriller #novels on the market today. They are so addictively, entertainingly good.

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I loved Cavanagh’s “Thirteen” and this one was every bit as excellent. Murder(s), crooked cops, “kickbacks and greenbacks”, Manhattan’s elite and Manhattan’s lowest of the low, unorthodox defense attorneys, former con-artists, #legal courtroom #thrills, corrupt District Attorneys, skilled hitmen, suspect nannies, friendship, loyalty, and love – this one quite literally has it all, and was the best #thriller I have #read in a while.

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Ruby Johnson used to be one of Manhattan’s elite – until her family’s fall from grace resulted in her losing everything. Now, the only reminders of the luxury of her past life come when she is nannying and/or working for the people she used to call her own. Desperate for the funds to escape her current situation, Ruby – who already has been deemed by many of those close to her as a girl with “something wrong” – strikes gold, when she witnesses a murder. A murder she can use to her own advantage, if she plays her cards right and takes down an innocent man in the process.

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Meanwhile, former con-artist and current defense attorney Eddie Flynn, works with his team to put together the puzzle pieces of this confounding mystery, in a desperate quest to save an innocent man from a life behind bars, or worse.

Loved this book!! Fun to read, great characters and an exciting twisty plot. This author writes thrilling books. This particular one is the kind of book you don't want to finish because its' that good.

Steve Cavanagh's books are very hit or miss for me. This one wasn't my cup of tea, but I'm sure plenty of thriller readers will like it a lot.

Thanks to the publisher for the gifted copy.

This book is the 8th in the series but you can definitely read it as a standalone. I have not read the first 7 and I still enjoyed this book and didn't feel like I was missing anything more than character development from the beginning of the series.

So in a nutshell, Ruby is the babysitter/cleaner for most of the houses on this super rich street. On the way home one night she witnesses one of the neighbors shooting another neighbor. She frames other neighbor for the crime.

1) Why?
2) Who really killed Maggie?
3) What exactly is Ruby's deal?

I just kind of wanted to skim to the end to find out these answers and skip the middle. Don't get me wrong, the plot was interesting, Ruby was a weird (in a good way) character, and the twist at the end was unexpected. The middle just didn't do too much for me.

Overall, Witness 8 was just okay for me - not bad, not great.

Not my favorite book. Felt like it was too long and I didn’t like a lot of the characters. Really didn’t like ruby

4.5/5 stars! . This is book 8 in the Eddie Flynn series by author Steve Cavanagh and focuses on defending John Jackson from the murder charges against him. This book was amazing. This author really has a way of spinning the story and mixing legal drama with real-life threats.

I am a huge fan of Steve Cavanagh and this book was no exception. This was another book in the Eddie Flynn series and it did not disappoint! I will read anything and everything that Steve Cavanagh writes. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

First off thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC! Much appreciated!!

This is my first Eddie Flynn (written by Steve Cavanagh) book and it definitely will not be my last. What an actioned packed courtroom drama with side characters and bits to leave you wanting more!!

I wasn’t too sure about having so many different character voices/chapters but I ended up loving it, it was done really well. I’ve added a new must read to my author list!!

4.5/5 rounded up ⭐️

⚖️ WITNESS 8 by Steve Cavanagh is a gripping, fast-paced legal thriller that had me hooked from the first page!
I loved Kill for Me, Kill for You, so I was thrilled to get my hands on this one. Witness 8 is the 8th book in the Eddie Flynn series, but it absolutely works as a standalone — this was my first, and now I can’t wait to go back and read the rest!
📚 Synopsis:
Eddie Flynn is a former con artist turned defense attorney, known for his unconventional methods and fierce loyalty to his clients. He’s been hired by a top law firm to defend a man accused of murdering his neighbor — and the only damning evidence is an anonymous witness. But that witness may be even more dangerous than the accused.
Meanwhile, Ruby — once part of Manhattan’s elite — is now working as domestic help for the same people she used to party with. When she becomes a witness to a murder, she finds a risky way to finally get what she believes she’s owed.
💭 My thoughts:
I loved Eddie’s no-nonsense attitude and his relentless pursuit of justice. He doesn’t just defend — he fights for his clients, often at great personal risk. I also really enjoyed getting inside the minds of some of the morally gray (and downright dangerous) characters. The pacing is tight, the courtroom drama is intense, and the twists kept me turning the pages.