I have just recently found Steve Cavanaugh and am so happy I did. I really enjoy his books, and this one is no different. I didn't realize it was part of a series but even still, I was able to dive right in without feeling lost. Most of the chapters were fairly short which helped me fly through this book. Now its time for me to go back and read more books by this author. Thank you Netgalley for this ARC.

Definitely loved the concept of the book and correlation overall. However all the different point of views became a lot and I didn't feel they were all needed. I felt the book dragged in a few parts but overall would recommend to others to read.


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Any book by Steve Cavanagh and I’m all in. I love his books and I’m excited to offer a review. R E A D the book. It has all the elements for a good book. The twists & turns you didn’t see coming. Is Ruby a good witness?

I’m a huge fan of Cavanagh’s Kill For Me, Kill For You (that was easily one of the best books I read this year)—so I was so excited to start this one!

In short, it's twisty, page-turning, and there's a clever ending that I didn't fully see coming—there were definitely some parts that I don't think I ever would have guessed, but they all made sense when pieced together.

You’ll learn about our main character, Ruby. She and her mother once lived on a very wealthy street in an exclusive neighborhood but lost everything due to the father’s gambling. Years later, she is a maid and nanny to some of the families on the street—while caring for her ill mom. She would love to put her mother in a home where she can get the proper care she needs, but with her finances, that is completely out of the question.

When one of the women in the neighborhood is found dead, a lot of questions are raised—and the evidence points to one of the fathers in the neighborhood—one whom Ruby happens to work/nanny for. Does Ruby have anything to do with the case, given her motive for money? And if so, how deeply is she involved—and what else is she capable of?

Eddy Flynn and his team are quick on the case. Truthfully, I would have liked to read more from Ruby's perspective, as his storyline was only somewhat compelling to me. I realized that this book is part of a series didn't realize this was part of a series centered around Eddy Flyn’s cases, so it made sense why so much of the story focused on him. I did appreciate that each book in the series can be read together or as a standalone.

I also really like Cavanagh’s writing style. It’s really easy to get lost in the story, and there’s always some unpredictability in his thrillers that I don’t always see from other authors. His ideas are really unique and this translates directly into his writing. This book also has multiple layers to it, which make it feel like you're reading multiple stories at once. I enjoyed that.

Thank you to Netgalley and Atria Books for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Steve Cavanagh is a thriller mastermind and he showcases his prowess once again in his newest Eddie Flynn installment. With his trademark twists and turns, Witness 8 is fast paced and Cavanagh will have you hanging onto his every word.

This book is about a former con-artist turned lawyer trying to prove his client is innocent, and a sinister witness who has her own plans.
This is the second book I have read by Cavanagh and it won’t be my last. The intricate plot was well done and didn’t leave any loose ends. This book kept me guessing the whole time! There were multiple POVs which is always something I love. I wasn’t too sure about the main character, but I ended up loving him. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery and roots for the underdog.

Ruby Johnson is such a great antihero and unreliable witness! She goes from being wealthy and on top, to being a maid. She witnesses a murder, and instead of telling the truth, she decides to tell what she wants. I loved it!

Big thanks to NetGalley for this ARC! This was a great book but for me it was too long! I’m a 320 page thriller girly. I did enjoy the storyline and build of characters. Definitely add this to your TBR

Steve Cavanagh does it again! With this Law and Order-like thriller, we bounce back and forth between different perspectives and roles to learn who is REALLY behind the murder. I will say that the beginning was a bit difficult to follow - I feel like a lot was introduced at the same time at the beginning, making it a little confusing. But once the groundwork was established, it moved quickly from there! I especially liked Ruby's character, and appreciated that many of the chapters left on just enough of a cliffhanger to keep me wanting more! This one had more legal-heavy mystery themes than thriller, but it was still an enjoyable read nonetheless. Thanks for the ARC!

Steve is one of my auto buy authors! He creates such a suspenseful setting that leaves me on the edge of my seat. I loved this book and highly recommend for a good mystery!

I've only read one other book by this author, Kill For Me, Kill For You, and I couldn't put it down. That is the reason I wanted to read another one of Steve Cavanagh's books. Witness 8 was not an easy read for me. It was not a book I couldn't put down. It kept me interested enough to keep reading, but I was glad when I finally finsihed it. It just wasn't the type of book I'm usually drawn to. I'll continue to look at anything this author publishes. But, I'll have to be more careful when reading the book jacket. I didn't feel this description was accurate.

I was so excited to read this that I immediately ordered the books from the Eddie Flynn series. Eddie Flynn is no-nonsense, knows that there is corruption, and knows how to work with it in your favor. The average doesn't work for Eddie Flynn. Witness 8 has multiple POVs but not where it gets hard to follow characters. Chapters tend to be shorter and leave great cliffhangers to keep you reading until the early morning. Ruby is such a multi-faceted character that I never knew what she would do next or what her end game was until the end. May be read as a stand-alone, my first Eddie Flynn, but it will hook you into reading the others.
Thank you NetGalley, Simon & Schuster, and Atria Books for an advanced copy.

This book read as part legal thriller, part murder mystery, and part psychological thriller, and had me captivated from the very start.

Ruby witnesses the murder of a woman living in her old neighborhood, and comes up with a devious plan. Her plan puts her on the opposition to lawyer Eddie Flynn, a former con man with plenty of tricks up his own sleeve. Throw in some contract killers and all kinds of lies and you’ve got one wildly entertaining story.

This is not the first book about Eddie Flynn, but it does work well as a standalone. I spent the entire book eager to find out what crazy thing would happen next and wondering how and when the multiple POVs would come together. There is a large cast of characters in this one, but Cavanagh gives each of them a distinct personality that helps the reader keep them straight.

The short chapters and fast pace had me flying through this one and looking forward to reading whatever Cavanagh writes next.

Thank you Atria Books for the ARC; all opinion are my own.

Thank you NetGalley, Simon & Schuster, and Atria books for and an advanced copy, I absolutely loved this book. I loved the writing, it was so engaged and cunning. I really loved the characters. All so diverse as they come together for the same cause. All that was woven and resolved in the end was just so wonderful written. I binged this book. Even though it switched perspectives constantly between characters, I didn't get frustrated at the transitions in between. Sometimes with thrillers switching between perspectives can get confusing and annoying of not written properly. I didn't feel this way for this book. The transitions were cliffhangers keeping you hooked, but you also couldnt wait to see the story from another perspective. So twisty and like I said above intertwined stories that bounce around throughout the book and all get tied together in the end. I did not know this was a series but this book stands alone. I will definitely read more from this series and this author.

4.75 stars. A fast-paced legal(ish) thriller. I haven’t read any other “Eddie Flynn” stories written by Steve Cavanaugh, but I will now. I enjoyed Cavanaugh’s other works (kill for me, kill for you), too, but I found this more entertaining.

Thanks to NetGalley and atria books for the advanced copy.

Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for allowing me to read this book! This was my first book by Author Steve Cavanagh and it won’t be the last! “Something is wrong with Ruby Johnson.”Something is very wrong with the main character of this book, that much is certain. Ruby is a young woman who was once part of the Manhattan upper class community she now nannies, and cleans houses for. Not long ago she was seen as part of this community but due to her father’s gambling and bad decisions, they lost everything. Ruby is now responsible for her ailing mother and all she wants to do is escape and leave everything behind.

The story starts with the murder of one of the residents and an idea is formed in Ruby’s mind that she believes will help her and her mother out of their financial situation and get Ruby’s mom the medical care she needs. In comes Eddie Flynn, ex con now attorney and his team. An anonymous call was placed to the police naming a man that Ruby works for, as the shooter. When police find a gun in his home, Eddie and his team work to exonerate their client and uncover the truth. While a lot of books have moments where the reader guesses what happens next, this book will continue to surprise you till the end. But is it the end? It makes me wonder if the author has more in store for us! Great book, fast read, one you will not want to put down!,

Steve Cavanaugh does it again! I love his books and this one was no exception. A riches to rags kind of trope and a bad boy turned Defense Attorney. This was definitely an unconventional yet very interesting plot! A world of ruthless people and those trying to get out. Ruby, who used to belong to the upper class has fallen from that world, thanks to her father. She reports a murder...and twists some lies into the story for her own personal reasons. Meanwhile. DA Eddie Flynn, conman turned lawyer is trying this case and is in for a ride. This book was fast paced and intriguing. Such an amazing thriller!

Witness 8 is the 8th book in Cavanagh's Eddy Flynn series. Flynn is a former con artist turned defense attorney who is working with his team to save a client who is facing a seemingly iron clad case. We also get the perspective of a witness in this case, Ruby, as well as Flynn's team as they prepare for the trial.

I wanted to like this book so much more than I actually did. The actual plot of the story is intriguing and had the potential to be so much more than it was. But Cavanaugh added in so many side plots that seemed unnecessary and led to some unbelievable and, in one instance, infuriating events that it really took away from the main story. Another downside was how many repetitive moments are in this story. We would be told things multiple times from different characters and it took away from the pace of the story.

If you have already read and loved past Eddy Flynn books then I still think this one is worth a read. But if you aren't familiar with the characters I would give this one a skip. I have previously read the fourth book in this series, Th1rt3en, and I found that one to be a gripping and fast paced read.

I’ve read this author before but, didn’t realize this book was a series. Thankfully I had no trouble instantly connecting with the characters and I never felt lost. This story has Eddy Flynn defending a wealthy client accused of murder. The DA has more than enough evidence for a conviction. You’ll have a suspect early on for who the killer is, but the web of lies and betrayal are complex. I’m always drawn to legal cases and this one kept me glued to the pages. The small law practice has interesting investigators, staff and an outside PI. There is good personal background and I liked many of them. The man accused of murdering a neighbor is ostracized by the well-to-do residents of the uppity Manhattan enclave. These neighbors have many of their own secrets to keep and I quickly suspected them all of more than lies and affairs. I would definitely read more of this series and highly recommend the sinister plot.
Thanks to Atria/Simon & Schuster (via NetGalley) for providing an Advance Reader Copy of “Witness 8” an Eddy Flynn novel (volume 8) by Steve Cavanagh, publication expected 03/11/2025. The honest, personal thoughts and opinions given here are mine given voluntarily without compensation.

A woman is murdered just inside her home on a well-to-do street in New York City. After a tip off, the police find the murder weapon in the home of a neighbor and renowned doctor and he is arrested and charged with murder. To defend him they bring in rough around the edges defense attorney, Eddie Flynn, who thinks the details and evidence of this case are too easy. In a combo of courtroom and police drama, Flynn is set out to prove his client’s innocence even when his own life is in the crosshairs of two hitmen.

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