Thirteen is an extraordinary courtroom/thriller. Cavanagh kept me turning pages. It has a brilliant, unorthodox lawyer at its center, Eddie Flynn, and a villain so powerful and cunning that I was on the edge of my seat waiting for his next move.

The plot moves quickly and each page has another twist. Cavanagh has created a character so engaging that I hope he will utilize him in another thriller.

In our society where we so often hear about corruption within the justice system, this book causes the reader to view such accusations with new cynicism.

I totally enjoyed the book and thank Netgalley for the opportunity of reading and reviewing it. Come back Eddie Flynn!

I don't even know where to start with this novel.

It was absolutely gripping and the true definition of a page turner. The main characters were different to the normal clichés and easy to relate to which have the story more emotion and credibility.

Writing from a lawyer's point of view rather than a detectives was original and made this thriller a breath of fresh air for the genre.

It was well researched and the story flowed properly and it was easy to understand. The plot twists were unguessable and action packed.

This was a modern day, page turner. Horrific and compelling in the best way. Definitely worth the sleepless nights from this novel grabbing your attention and leaving you on the edge of your seat.

Whilst a very different story, this book reminded me a lot in some ways of The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena, in the sense that the first half of the story seemed quite slow moving, but the second half really picked up the pace! Some good twists here (if a little unbelievable in places by the end), and I really enjoyed the concept of the killer being on the jury, and the split narrative that went with that. Like The Couple Next Door, I do think this would make a great film!

A brilliant con artist goes head to head with a brilliant serial killer. Who will win in the end?

Eddie Flynn, a former con artist turned lawyer, is put in the spotlight when he takes on the case of a Hollywood actor accused of murdering his wife and bodyguard. The evidence is damning, but Eddie believes in his client's innocence and will do what it takes to win the case.

Joshua Kane, a serial killer with a unique ability, plots his way onto the Hollywood murder jury. He has a vested interest in the outcome of the case.

This is the fourth book in the Eddie Flynn series, but the first for me. It can definitely be read as standalone. With that being said, I want to know more about Eddie and plan on reading the earlier books in the series to fill in some gaps.

The narrative is split between Eddie and Kane’s POV’s, each compelling in its own way. Eddie is a fascinating and flawed protagonist who is easy to root for. And Kane, without giving too much away,….well, he is one of the most fascinating characters I have come across in a long time!

Thirteen is a fast-paced legal thriller with tons of twists and turns. This is an exciting and intense read that kept me guessing. It goes a little off the rails towards the end, but this aspect didn't take away from my enjoyment. The premise is a little whacky, but it works! It was nice to read something that was a little different and not the typical formulaic thriller. I highly recommend!

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and Flatiron Books in exchange for an honest review.

I didn’t realize this is a series book but I didn’t feel like I needed to read the previous books to understand.
I enjoyed this and normally I’m not a courtroom type thriller but this one was very well written and unable to put down.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for allowing me to read this novel in exchange for an honest review.

The fourth book in Steve Cavanah's 'Eddie Flynn' series, which could easily be a standalone book, is a legal thriller that will keep you wondering.

Although this isn't something I would totally read, I enjoyed the story and appreciate the opportunity to read it prior to publishing. Thank you to publishes and NetGalley for allowing me to do so.

Thirteen is such a fantastic thriller! The killer is on the jury?! Does it get better than that? I didn't realize this book was part of a series when I requested it, but now I have to go back and read every single book and then this one again and again and again. Fantastic book!!

Great book,fast pace with out there kind of characters. Truly gruesome in parts, but overall a fun and exciting courtroom drama.

Fast paced legal thriller. Eddie is a former con man who is a defence lawyer. He is asked to help with a spotlight case of a popular actor accused of murdering his wife and security manager. Alternate chapters are voiced by Kane, a murderer who meticulously plans who dies and who is blamed. Eddie explores the token of a folder dollar bill left in the mouth of the murdered security manager. This was a great book! I need to read the authors earlier books.

Talk about a unique premise! I thought I had seen everything but wow, this one proved me wrong.

Eddie Flynn is a lawyer with an interesting past. He was once a con artist. I don’t know if his past has a major impact on his law career but either way, Eddie is a damn good lawyer. He is the best man to help Robert Solomon, a man convicted of killing his wife.

This story was intense! There are chapters narrated by the villain. Invisible, meticulous, dark and menacing, the killer hides in plain sight. This person taunts the legal system. Instead of hiding in shadows, the villain is right there facing the police, prosecutors, judges and lawyers. Talk about guts!

I enjoyed every bit of this narrative. I love the fact that it is a combination of legal and crime thriller. The courtroom drama was spellbinding. I was so curious about the outcome of the case. Which way will the jury go? Eddie was great to read about. His tackles in court were supper impressive. He is the kind of fictional lawyer that you think about whenever faced with injustice. Some of his moves had my jaw drop. I also enjoyed the second storyline of trying to figure out exactly who killed Robert’s wife. The investigation was nail biting, many close calls, no obvious suspects and red herring galore.

I enjoyed this book! Doesn’t matter that its part of a series. I think it’s one that can be read as a standalone. I can’t wait to get my hands on the rest of the series. What a captivating, twisty read!

This is a legal thriller with a fantastic twist. There's a murder trial. The real killer's on the jury and he's going to make sure an innocent man is found guilty.
Ranged against him is defence lawyer, Eddie Flynn representing Bobby Solomon, a Hollywood movie star accused of murdering his film star wife and her lover - the couple's head of security - while they were asleep in bed. Eddie's a good lawyer but he also has an unfair advantage. In his previous life, he was a con man and he knows how to deceive people, even if they are jurors in a murder trial.
As the story unfolds, we learn of the killer's early life, his motivation to kill and the strange fact that he is impervious to pain. But there are more surprises in store. Eddie discovers that a vital piece of prosecution evidence may prove that Bobby has been framed by an ingenious serial killer, one whom the FBI believe may have killed a dozen times. He's proved elusive because he can change his identity almost at will. This time around, he's murdered one of the potential jurors and assumed his identity. Next he's ensured he's picked as the prosecution and defence carry out their jury selection. And then he makes his bid to sway his fellow jurors to find Solomon guilty. It's up to Eddie and a dogged FBI agent to stop him.
The action careers along with several shocking twists til it reaches a stunning finale. As well as the court drama, there are several murders, details of how the jury system works and the FBI's painstaking search for evidence to nail the killer, before it's too late.
At times, the plot stretches credulity a little too far and even the main characters are a little sketchy - but, hey, this is fiction. All in all, it's a fascinating tale based on a great idea. My advice is to just wallow in it!

My thanks to Flatiron Books and NetGalley for a copy of this book in return for an unbiased review.

Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh, a Thrilling Enticing Read. A serial killer is on the jury for the crime he committed. What more is there there to say to pull you in? If you like thrillers and courtroom drama, DON'T miss this book!

An edge of your seat thriller that you won't be able to put down. A high profile celebrity is accused of murder and the murder scene leaves no other option than for him to be the killer. In steps Eddie Flynn a former con man turned lawyer who has to do the impossible and get his client off and try to find the real killer who is watching the whole case unfold. I thought I had it figure out a few times only for a new twist to happen and the story take off in a new direction. A good read. Thank you Netgalley, Steve Cavanagh and Flatiron Books for the ARC for my honest review.

Wow what a book!
Thirteen’ is an exceptional crime and courtroom drama novel, and is unlike anything I’ve ever read before. It details the lives of defence lawyer Eddie Flynn and serial killer Joshua Kane, who is on the jury for the trial of Hollywood movie star Robert Solomon, who has been charged with the murder of his wife and security guard.
Thank you very much Netgalley for giving me a chance to read and rate this amazing book by Steve Cavanagh

Courtroom thrillers aren’t normally my go to genre. The blurb made this book sound amazing so i went into this book with high hopes and expectations. The concept is brilliant. Serial killer is in the jury. I just feel like the story fell short overall. It was missing something. Storyline was a tad outlandish as well.

Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh – 5 Stars
Publisher: Flatiron Books
ISBN: 9781250297600

The book blurb says enough to introduce this novel about a serial killer Kane who cleverly inserts himself onto a jury so he can pronounce his guilty verdict on a movie star for a murder he, Kane, committed. Eddie, an ex-con, now lawyer, even more cleverly not only displays a brilliant defense, but also orchestrates the discovery, hunt, and end of Kane’s evilness. Both Eddie and Kane have a team of players stacking the odds in their favor and it’s not until the surprising end that all hands are. We loved this book which was captivating throughout and we relished each and every turn and twist. We would love more Eddie books.

Reviewer: Rich and Nancy

As far as courtroom thrillers go, this one was good. I wish it was a bit more believable. It’s really too outlandish for it to ever actually be real and part of what makes books in this genre so compelling is the thought (or fear) that they could really happen. There are just far too many variables that lines up in order for this scenario to be plausible. The read was still entertaining, but would have been a standout if there was the feeling it was real.

Another wonderful Steve Cavanaugh thriller featuring his hero Eddie Flynn. A sure fire page turner that keeps you engrossed.

Pretty damn creative of this particular killer- one who has time and energy to create new identities to direct the outcome of trials. Pretty relentlessly and viciously manipulating people and systems, we do hear alot from him, which is hard to take.
In the ongoing investigation he does get caught . up in his own stuff and it's gratifying to see him squirm.

This book definitely wasn't a favorite for me. My main complaint is that it spent entirely too much of the book reading from the killer's perspective. I just don't enjoy that as much, personally. And secondly is that there was very little (if at all) character development - of anyone, let alone the main character. I don't know if Cavanagh is taking it for granted that you've read the earlier books in the series, but I haven't. So I left this book knowing next to nothing about the main character. It didn't leave me with any desire to continue reading any further books in the series. The plot lines were over the top, not very believable and predictable. Had to force myself to make it through this one. The only parts that I found enjoyable were some of the courtroom interactions. But there weren't enough of them to make this book good.