I don't typically gravitate towards legal thrillers, but this one was definitely a fun ride. The story's perspective switches back and forth between two characters: a serial killer who will slay anyone in the way of achieving his goal of becoming a juror on the hottest trial in New York (centered around a famous actress and her security guard who were allegedly murdered by her equally famous actor boyfriend) and defense attorney, Eddie Flynn, who is fighting for his client's innocence. I felt like both of these characters were well drawn with interesting backgrounds (although I could have done without the distracting side story of Flynn's wife wanting a divorce). There were certainly some twists and turns I didn't see coming, and it's a complete page-turner (the short chapters make it immensely readable). I did question how realistic some of the plot lines were, but it made for a good read if you're able to push past that. My only drawback is that I didn't realize this was the fourth book in a series; I think I would have enjoyed more of the story if I knew of the history of Flynn's character, which is probably laid out in the first several novels. Overall, a fun ride for anyone that likes a good courtroom caper.

I love a good mystery and this one didn’t disappoint. It is a little slow to start and there is a lot of court room drama and lingo to get used to. Most of the action happens at 85% but once you hit that point you won’t be able to put the book down. There were a few surprises at the end that I wasn’t expecting. This is told in alternating chapters of Kane the serial killer and Eddie Flynn the lawyer. The alternating chapters definitely encouraged me to read faster to find out what happens. Kane is truly a scary man! If you love court room drama then this is for you!

A cleverly crafted court room drama. Bobby Solomon is on trial for the murder of his wife and body guard, but Bobby claims he is innocent. With all the evidence pointing toward Bobby, it looks like an open and shut case. Meanwhile there is a serial killer on the loose. A very cunning serial killer. One that is much closer than you think, but who would ever think to look for a serial killer on the jury! Enter Eddie Flynn, attorney extraordinaire, Eddie will stop at nothing to find out the truth and save his client. A wild ride that every court room enthusiast will enjoy.

Eddie Flynn is a former con man turned smart lawyer who wants to help those he sees as innocent. His client is a hot film star accused of brutally killing his wife and lover. But Eddie believes there is more to this story, a lot more.

Joshua Kane is an exceptionally bright and sadistic serial killer. He is playing a long game and Flynn and his client are going to get caught up in it.

Steve Cavanagh takes the reader into NYC courts and neighborhoods where the action becomes twisting and non-stop. Secondary characters are also as interesting as Flynn and Kane. The pages will fly as you read into the small hours of the night to see if you can out guess what both Kane and Flynn are up to. Highly recommended.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review this book.

The novel was pretty good. The court scenes are well written and compelling. The killer was a bit cliche. The plot line was sometimes too complicated sometimes and the believability of certain moments wasn’t always there.

This is a good courtroom drama, 4.5 stars. It is fourth in the series so I started with book 1, The Defense, so I would get the background story on Eddie Flynn, con artist turned lawyer, which I think is a good idea but this could be read as a stand-alone book. This book has tensions and twists that keep you guessing. It is a perfect light read for summer. I read it on my flights home from my summer break. Steve Cavanagh has a great imagination and ties in many different people. He does not leave you hanging on what happens to some of the characters. Some of the characters were familiar from reading the first book.

I received this book from Netgalley for an honest review so I did not have time to read books 2 and 3 but I think I will catch up on what happened to Eddie Flynn. Hope you enjoy this book as much as I did.

This a very enjoyable, fast paced legal thriller with a killer twist. I didn't realise that this was the third or fourth book of a series featuring Lawyer Eddie Flynn but I was still able to thoroughly enjoy the story and now I can go back and read his previous adventures.

Should I be writing it Thirteen or Th1rt3en? Either way, I devoured this courtroom thriller over the weekend. Eddie Flynn is a con artist turned defense lawyer who is hired by a famous movie star after he is accused of murdering his wife and security guard. Joshua Kane is a serial killer who infiltrates the jury for the trial. This book is told from both Eddie Flynn and Joshua Kane’s points of view and I couldn’t wait to see the outcome of the story. There are many unexpected twists along the way and the fast-paced storyline keeps you interested the whole time. If you like courtroom thrillers then you will love this one!

The description alone is enough to draw you in to Thirteen, however it does get a little hard going the more you read.
The characters aren't particularly likeable, and i found myself eager to get this one off my reading list.
A great idea, but not an amazing execution.

Who will I kill today? Joshua Kane is a born killer that hides in plain sight and he has no fear of being caught. But is that about to change? Eddie knows that this case is going to be huge but he knows that if anything goes wrong that he could lose his family forever. But he knows that he has to at least look over the case before he turns it down. Eddie just knows that this could be huge as the accuser is a well-known actor who is accused of murdering his wife & bodyguard and Eddie knows that it is going to take a lot to convince the jury that he is innocent. But things start going wrong during the jury selection as juries land up dead and Eddie just knows that the killer is involved somehow but how can he prove it.
Joshua knows that Eddie is getting too close to finding out the truth but he can't allow that. So Eddie might just have to disappear for good. But can Eddie figure out who he really is?
A good interesting read. I was lucky enough to receive a copy via Netgalley & the publishing house in exchange for my honest review.

This is my first Eddie Flynn thriller and I feel that I would have enjoyed this more if I had read the other ones first. . All in all this was a fast paced thriller with twists throughout. Definitely a first for me where the killer is on the jury, his enjoyment of seeing someone else tried for his crimes.

Let me start out by saying that I haven't read a book this good in a while. If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would. I loved that this book was different than the average thriller, that I've seemed to be reading a lot of lately. I'm going to start adjusting my rating a bit because all the books I've read lately seemed to be the same old thing.
This book starts out good and just gets better as it goes. Bobby Solomon is accused of two brutal murders. And is going to trial as one of biggest celebrity trials of all time. Eddie is a defense lawyer who is asked to sit second chair. The story is told from Eddie pov and the killers pov. Which I felt kept the story moving at steady pace.
Jurors start dying and Eddie gets left to defend Bobby on his own. Could the killer be on the Jury instead of on trial? This legal thriller was twisty, thought provoking, and had me sitting at the edge of my seat for a better part of this book. If your looking for something a little different than the average thriller this book is a must read! I loved it.
Many thanks to #netgalley and the publisher #flatironbooks for an advanced readers copy for and honest review of #thirteen ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐+
Release date August 13 2019

When I read the serial killer isn't on trial...he's on the jury, I knew this book was something I had to read. I have never read anything by Steve Cavanagh. I did not feel like I had to read any of his other books in the series to get an understanding of what was going on.

Huge Thank you to NetGalley and Flatiron Books for this opportunity!!!

Up and coming movie star Robert “Bobby” Solomon has been accused of murder, and his lawyer, Rudy Carp, convinced Eddie Flynn that Bobby was innocent. Unable to walk away, Eddie joined the defense team. Unbeknownst to him, the real killer, Joshua Kane, was feet away in the jury box willing to do anything to make sure the jury convicted Bobby for his crimes. When Kane realizes what a keen adversary Flynn represents, the moralistic lawyer becomes another of his targets.

Thirteen, told in alternating points of view from Eddie Flynn and Kane, was one of those thrillers that I couldn’t put down. I liked that the action took place during the trial, and the true identity of the killer kept me guessing. A parallel plot about crooked police officers also hooked me. Also, precis of each juror in the form of reports by the juror consultant were interspersed throughout the book which entertained and intrigued me. By the end of the book, my expectations had been completely subverted.

I wish that some of the characters, such as Bobby, had been more developed, and that some, like Rudy, had acted more consistently. Also, the actions of the FBI and the extent of their cooperation with Flynn and his investigation team seemed far-fetched. Finally, I didn’t always like the writing style. I found some of the dialogue, especially between Flynn and his estranged wife, awkward, and Cavanagh tends to overuse short incomplete descriptive sentences for effect. Only after I was quite into the book did I realize this was part of a series. I don’t think it’s at all necessary to read the other books to appreciate Thirteen.

Fans of thrillers, courtroom dramas, and mysteries, though, will, I’m sure, like me, devour this book despite its minor flaws—and probably never think about juries the same way again!

Thank you to NetGalley and Flatiron Books for an advance reading copy in exchange for an honest review.

This whole series is just outstanding and Thirteen is no exception. Reminiscent of early Grisham I just can’t think of a better court room drama/ private eye thriller series currently out there. Eddie Flynn is a fantastic main protagonist, the plots are clever and well-crafted with plenty of action and surprises on the way and the whole thing is just waiting to be turned into a series of blockbuster movies.
If you’ve only read Thirteen so far go and get the others - you can thank me later!

I did not love this book. It was pretty fast-paced but I didn't feel like I connected with the characters. The people seemed shallow and some of the plot points seemed rushed. Maybe if I had read books 1-3 I would have enjoyed it more? I don't think it worked as a stand-alone novel.

I requested this ARC on a total impulse. I saw one review of it that made it sound amazing, headed over to NetGalley, and “click,” MINE. And THEN I realized that it is the fourth book in Steve Cavanagh’s Eddie Flynn series. D’oh! After a moment of panic, I did a little more digging into reviews and saw several that assured me it could easily be read as a stand-alone novel. Whew. Luckily, those reviewers were all spot on; Thirteen is a stand-out thriller that works on its own…but rest assured, I will be getting my hands on the other Eddie Flynn books ASAP. As always, thanks so much to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for early access to this book in exchange for my honest review!

The premise of Thirteen is simple: Eddie Flynn, a former con-man-turned-defense-attorney, is hired to represent a young movie-star charged with murdering his wife and her maybe lover. Flynn doesn’t think his client did it, but he is certain the killer is close to the case. And he couldn’t be more right – the real killer isn’t on trial. He’s on the jury. (dun dun dun)

I mean, come ON. What a set-up, right?!?! Thirteen was such a roller coaster of a book in the best way possible. It’s out on August 13 and even if you haven’t read any other Eddie Flynn books, you need to read this one. And then you’ll be like me and run to your nearest library to get the others.

RATING BREAKDOWN

Writing – 2/2: Cavanagh tells this story at break-neck speed. I truly kept telling myself, just one more chapter, just one more, over and over again because I couldn’t get enough of it. The writing grabbed me and put me right in the middle of all the action in and out of the courtroom – and don’t worry if you hear “courtroom drama” and think, “really??” YES, really. Flynn is the best kind of attorney – I couldn’t get enough of him because the way Cavanagh told the story was so addicting.

Plot – 2/2: Right, I already gave you a taste, but seriously, this plot was so unique. I can’t think of any other thriller I’ve read that put the bad guy on the jury. Such an awesome premise for a thriller.

Thrills/Twists – 2/2: SO MANY THRILLS! Who’s the killer going to murder next? Is Eddie going to win the trial and figure out who the real killer is? Which jury member is actually the killer?? This is what made this book so unputdownable. The thrills just kept on coming!

Characters – 2/2: Okay, Eddie is my new book crush. He’s brilliant, cunning, moral, ethical (mostly), and, I imagine, very sexy. 😉 I actually sort of had Matthew McConaughey’s character from The Lincoln Lawyer in my head as a similar comparison to Eddie. So…yeah. Also, the bad guy is my favorite kind of bad guy. The kind that gives you chills because of how matter-of-fact he is; no emotion, void of all empathy, etc…you know, a real psychopath. He’s written so well, giving the book all its thrills.

Feel – 2/2: I did not want to stop reading this book for anything. Every chance I got, I had my kindle in hand, cruising through the story. I was so totally wrapped up in the characters and the plot, I didn’t want it to ever end. It’s definitely one of my favorite thrillers of the year because it kept me so involved from the first to the last word.

A strong 5 star read, and I can’t WAIT to get more Eddie Flynn in my life! Happy reading, friends!

Former conman turned lawyer vs brazen serial killer! Heck yes, you can't go with that combo. I was hooked right from the start. I would have to say that this is one of the best legal thrillers that I have read in quite some time.

The serial killer isn't on trial... He's on the jury!

Say what?! This is the murder trial of the century. Joshua Kane has done everything he could to get the best seat on the jury - and he wants to make sure the wrong man gets punished for the crime. For some crazy reason, the killer isn't on trial... he's on the jury.

Former conman turned defense attorney, Eddie Flynn, doesn't believe that his famous movie star client killed his own wife and security guard. Eddie Flynn suspects the real killer is watching every move his client makes and is now closer than he thinks - but will he guess just how close?

This is a brilliant, twisted, legal thriller that I couldn't get enough of. This was my first Steve Cavanagh book, and I can definitely tell you that it won't be my last. This is the perfect read for all crime and legal thriller fans. Highly Recommend!

*Many thanks to NetGalley and Flatiron Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Eddie Flynn is a con-man turned defense attorney who has been offered the opportunity of a life-time. He's been offered second chair in a trial attracting media attention around the globe. Bobby Solomon has been charged with the murders of his actress-wife and her head-of-security turned lover, Carl Tozer. The evidence appears to be strongly in the prosecution's favour.

But, in any good thriller nothing is what it appears. Eddie is soon leading the trial against a formdiable prosecutorial opponent in Art Pryor. Eddie believes Bobby Solomon did not kill his wife and her lover, even if he is still witholding information about his whereabouts on the night of the murder.

Eddie must rely on his contacts to assist him, all the while staying two steps in front of crooked cops in order to find the real killer.

Eddie is unaware that the real killer has infiltrated the jury of Bobby Solomon's trial. And he is not just any killer, but someone who is practiced and has a point to prove against the world. He lacks empathy and will stop at nothing to achieve his end goal. Soon Flynn is in his sights.

This book has alternating point of views of the killer Joshua Kane and the attorney Eddie Flynn. It's fast paced, has heaps of action, police and criminal trial detail, and looks deeply into both character's personalities and motivations. Flynn is a bit of a disaster when it comes to his own life, and he has a colourful history but he comes across as a strong advocate and likeable character who you just know is going to attract trouble with his unapologetic and direct approach. When the end seemed close, I was unable to put it down and was silently willing both Bobby and Eddie Flynn would see the end of the story [no spoilers].

I think any police, crime or thriller lover will appreciate the character that is Eddie Flynn, and thus this book.

LOVED IT!

This book is published on 13 August 2019.

Thank you to Steve Cavanagh, Flatiron Books and Netgalley for an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I will also post a review on my instagram page @aplace_inthesun prior to the publication date.

What a legal thriller this is, one of those hard to put down books that just keeps getting better and better the farther you get into it. Eddie Flynn is quite the character; the story grabs you in the first few chapters and doesn’t let you go until the fat lady sings at the end.
The story has it all, humor, suspense, mystery, good storyline, likeable characters, and lots of action. A fast read, even when I set it down to actually do something else, I was still thinking about it. What a concept, the killer sitting on the jury and the author pulled it off with charm. So well done.
Mr. Kane was quite the spooky sort of fellow, quite calculating and fully evil. This wasn’t the first Steve Cavanagh book I’ve read, and it certainly will not be the last. Well done. Easy 5****** stars.
I thank Flatiron Books and Net Galley for allowing me the privilege of reading this book for my honest review. High five stars on this one.