Oh Eddie - such a generous and caring character willing to defend those in his circle. This is the second book I have read in this series - I had no issues keeping up with the characters and plot.
A thriller with a manipulative young woman cashing in on her friend's murder; Eddie creates such anger with NYPD they put a contract out on his life; Mr. Christmas - a hitman. So much to keep you enthralled and entertained!
Told from various POVs - Eddie as first person, other perspectives third person. It sounds clunky - yet done very well. There were a few times I needed a moment to remember.
Great read!

This was such a great, twisty read with lots of action. Loved to be back in Eddie Flynn’s mind and seeing him beat all the odds again.

This story was great! It had so many twists and turns--enough to keep you confused for a moment, but then makes you say "AHA!" later when all of the pieces fit together in a perfect little puzzle. Thoroughly enjoyed the plotline, and the short chapters!

I loved this book!! Kept me invested from the very beginning. An edge of your seat legal thriller that I would highly recommend to any fan of the genre.

Ruby witnesses a man fleeing the scene after committing murder. Someone who once moved unnoticed within the wealthy community she used to call home now begins weaving a web of manipulation and revenge, ensnaring those around her. Her cunning and deceit slowly infiltrate the lives of Manhattan’s elite, unraveling their carefully crafted facades.

Meanwhile, Eddie—a conman turned lawyer—finds himself defending the man accused of the crime, only to become a target himself. With a price on his head, criminals across the country are closing in, determined to collect.

It’s an entertaining read, though the numerous shifting points of view occasionally gave me whiplash. The heart of the narrative, however, lies with Ruby and Eddie.

Ruby is a fascinating character, and I found myself wishing for a deeper dive into her backstory and psychological unraveling. Throughout the book, you can see her mental stability teeter on the edge and then plunge into darkness, making her descent both chilling and intriguing.

In many ways, the story immediately brought to mind Better Call Saul—the sharp drama, witty banter, and boundary-pushing legal antics would have fit seamlessly into the series.

While the plot is layered with intersecting plots that gradually build and collide, yet despite the clever twists, I didn’t find myself fully engrossed in the prose. Perhaps a deeper exploration of Ruby’s twisted psyche or familiarity with the author’s earlier works would have helped me connect more deeply with the characters.

That said, it’s not a disappointing read, and fans of Eddie’s journey from prior books will likely find much to enjoy in this one as well.

Thank you Netgalley for this advanced digital copy in exchange for my honest review.

I did not realize this was the 8th book in a series at all. Of course there was histories between characters but not in a way that made me think anything of it.
I thoroughly enjoyed Eddie Flynn and all the characters. Ruby was... wow. I mean on the one hand I understand her deep love and affection for her mom. But she was ... look wow is the only way to describe her. I really liked the Mr Christmas character too. For a hit man, he sure was polite. And while I can't ever be in his shoes, his morals made sense.
I loved how effective the team worked together and am looking forward to ready the previous books.

This is the first Eddie Flynn book I have read by Steve Cavanagh, and it caught my attention from the first chapter. Witness 8 is twisty and fast-paced. I’ve gone ahead and purchased the earlier books in this series because I’m hooked! Thank you NetGalley and to the publishers for the opportunity to read Witness 8. I will be recommending this to others!

Eddie the Fly is back! Along with Kate, Bloch, Harry and Lake and I am there for every single second of it! I gobbled this up like Thanksgiving dinner.

In this installment we are introduced to Ruby who is every kind of crazy and Mr. Christmas who is aptly named because this dude has ice flowing through his veins. It is my fervent prayer we get more of both in future books.

This time Eddie and company defend a surgeon who is framed for a murder by his nanny...all of this unfolds in the prologue but the cat and mouse games Cavanagh is so well known for are where it's at in this one.

Ohhhhhh....there's also a hit out on Eddie this time, so yeah.

Thank you to the publisher for gifting me a copy!! It felt like (Mr.) Christmas Day!! All opinions are my own!

This is a fabulous story! Things are not always what they seem and Eddie and his team do a great job turning every rock, and even spreading the dirt when needed, in order to right a wrong. Now, there is a backstory as compelling and interesting as the murder, and by the time we learn the entire story, we’ve been through a lot with our friends. The Author does a brilliant job in providing the facts and information to allow maximum buildup that keeps you in your seat from start to finish.
While not sorry I had the opportunity to read this book now, it’s going to make the time until publication seem like an eternity!
My thanks to Atria publishing via NetGalley for the download of this book for review purposes.

This is the First Eddie Flynn book I have read by Steve Cavanagh, and it does not disappoint. I will definitely be reading the previous books in this series. However, this book can be read as a stand-alone. It is fast-paced and made me want to keep reading. Thank you Netgalley for the Arc. I will be buying copies for our libraries.

Let me say, Steve Cavanagh is a must-read for all of his books! If you haven't read anything yet, start NOW! I always love Eddie Flynn's continuing story, and this does not disappoint. The book is a quick read, different points of view, and a whopper of a story. 5 stars, and keep the books coming!

"Witness 8" begins as a straightforward murder case in Manhattan but soon transforms into a complicated web of intrigue, manipulation, and secret agendas. The narrative offers a multitude of viewpoints, which can be a bit much at times, and I often found myself wanting to reconnect with Eddie. This book was truly a thrilling experience! I wasn't aware it was part of a series when I got the ARC, but it can definitely be enjoyed independently. With so many surprising twists, I’m looking forward to diving into the other books in the series!

Thank You NetGalley and Atria Books for allowing me to read this ARC.

Ruby Johnson is a former resident of the Manhattan upper class neighborhood where she is now the maid, cleaning houses like the one she used to live in. On night, on her walk home, she witnesses a murder. But instead of reporting what she actually saw to the police, she has her own agenda.

Eddie Flynn is a former con man, now defense attorney, willing to take on the most hopeless cases. His newest case is for Jack Johnson, an innocent man accused of murder. And just when he takes that on, Eddie finds out that some organized criminals have a bounty on his head.

This psychological thriller has lots of twists and turns and an ending I NEVER saw coming! The story is written in multiple POV so you get lots of perspectives and lots of pieces to the puzzle and you spend the whole book trying to put it all together. There are so many unexpected surprises throughout this book. With Eddie’s unconventional team and their sometimes unorthodox methods help give the perfect balance of humor and entertainment while keeping you guessing and on the edge of your seat. This book kept me invested from start to finish!

Witness 8 is part of a series but can be read stand alone. Steve Cavanagh is a new author to me but after reading Kill for You, Kill for Me and now Witness 8, I am definitely going to be reading more of his books!

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the opportunity to read an ARC of Witness 8 in exchange for my honest review.

Another great Eddie Flynn book. This was fast-paced and solid. While I saw some twists coming, others took me by surprise. I love this series!

Many thanks to Netgalley, Atria Books, and Simon and Schuster. I received this book in exchange for my honest review. My thoughts are entirely my own.

Eddie is at it again this time defending a man named John who supposedly killed his elderly rich neighbor whose husband was out of town. Ruby Johnson is a young women who used to live in seventy-sixth Street which is a rich neighborhood. Ruby is a nanny and housekeeper for many families that love their since she lived there once so she’s one of them but still the help. Ruby sees an elderly woman murdered and sees who murders her and decides to black mail the two man who were having affairs with the other woman. Ruby frames John because his family now lives in the house that she lived in as a child where she murdered her father in order to protect herself and her mother who took the brunt of his abuse. Ruby sees an old painting that John’s wife Allison’s mother gave them of a red priest at the spot where Ruby’s father is buried. Ruby gets money from blackmailing but in doing so she gets the attention of Mr. Christmas who is a professional killer but who ends up saving her and tells her that he will help her after she takes a plea and admits to sitting up John. Eddie gets on the bad side of New York’s Finest and gets a bounty on his head and ends up getting it taken care of with some of the money that Ruby extorted from one of the men she blackmailed. This book was so good and I can’t wait to get a physical copy of this book.

This was my first novel by Cavanagh and I wanted to read one of his books for a long time. I think in the end, I might have picked the wrong book. There was nothing wrong with the story or the plot, but I was thrown off by the multiple POV’s. I’d say that’s totally a matter of taste. Too many tend to confuse me and I like to keep it simple, but as said, that’s just me and my personal preference. Otherwise the sorry deficit caught my interest

What if the witness is more twisted than the killer? I really enjoyed this psychological thriller with multiple POV, the most recent installment to Steve Cavanaugh’s Eddie Flynn collection. Initially I was unsure how exciting this book would be since the opening chapter basically explains what happens with the murder. There were many characters with seemingly unconnected stories and it took some time to learn about each storyline and how they intersected. The gradual unfolding of different elements, twists, and turns led to an enjoyable read with many surprises. I haven’t yet read any other Eddie Flynn books by this author. Eddie is an ex-conman turned defense attorney, an unexpected imperfect protagonist that knows just how to bend the rules in order to seek justice in a system that is broken. The book can be read as stand-alone and the author does a good job giving brief back story to each character in the series (that you likely would already know if you had read the previous books). The last third of the book, I couldn’t put it down and had to keep reading to see exactly how all of the pieces aligned. I definitely never would have predicted certain aspects of the ending! Some of the events and interactions between characters in this book aren’t really realistic and require you to suspend belief but overall make for an entertaining work of fiction. Thank you to NetGalley, Steve Cavanaugh, and Atria Books for the gifted ARC in exchange for an honest review.

5 stars. I don't know what the hell goes on in Steve Cavanagh's head, but I am so grateful that I get to spend a little bit of time there reading his books. The Eddie Flynn series is hands down my favorite thriller series. Every single book in this series is a masterpiece. There are no duds. And Witness 8 is just as good as its predecessors. Even though it's a series, every book can be read as a standalone. But as the series progresses, in addition to the amazing legal thriller, the twists, the turns, and the surprises, we also start to get found family vibes. And with each person that Eddie adds to his band of misfits, I get sucked in even more. So in that regard, you may be slightly less invested in the characters if you start with Witness 8, but I suspect that if you start here, you'll want to back track and read the earlier books. They're all really that good. I think one of the things that's really special about many of the Eddie Flynn books, including Witness 8, is that you know who the bad guy is from the get go. It literally tells you on the cover. So the fact that Cavanagh can tell you up front exactly who to look out for, and then still give us twists/ turns/ and surprise, is just a testament to how spectacular Cavanagh is as a story teller.

Thank you so much to Cavanagh, Atria, and netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review. I can truly say that if Steve Cavanagh writes it, I will read it. And this especially includes his Eddie Flynn series.

I love that this book was fast paced, and kept me engaged. I will say, it wasn’t what I expected as it was categorized as a thriller, and I felt that it was more of a crime/mob story. The title was also a bit confusing just because witness eight was mentioned in passing, whereas the character who portrays witness eight had a far more developed story than just being a witness.

I liked it - I thought it started a bit slow of the sense of
Following characters and I didn’t realize it was a series - so I feel I may have understood it better if I read the others but otherwise a solid thriller!