Such a fun, sly thriller filled with twists and turns. A fast page turner with addictive characters. I never want to be called for jury duty haha I highly recommend this one

I was nervous about this book because I have not read the other books in the series. Some series, I feel lost or behind if I don’t read them in order. However, that was not the case with this book. Thirteen is a legal thriller., but wow, awesome execution on this book. I will definitely be reading the other books in the series.

I flew through this book and loved it. Suspense, action both a little bit of gruesome serial killer antics thrown in I’m looking forward to reading more from this series. However don’t be put off -it’s great as a stand alone read. Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for the ARC.

Every so often, we as readers come across a book that once we pick it up and begin to read, it is near impossible to put down. It is only with the reminder of Real Life responsibilities - such as school, work, family - that we eventually put the book down and walk away.

Thirteen by Steve Cavanaugh is, in my opinion, such a book. A legal thriller with a case based on real events, once everything got going I found it almost impossible to put down. The first quarter of the book is dedicated to introducing the characters and the case it self, setting them up almost like chess pieces and putting them in place on the board. This part was a bit slow in at times but it was also necessary.

Once the actual trial starts though is when the action really starts to pick up. Between the lawyer, Eddie Flynn, and the actual killer, Joshua Kane, things turn in to a game of cat and mouse; where at times it is hard to decide who is the cat and who is the mouse.

One thing that surprised me was that Thirteen is actually the third book in a series with the lawyer character Eddie Flynn. It certainly did not feel that way reading it, in fact it felt more like the first book in said series. From the way the characters are introduced to the bits of background we are given them, it truly felt that way so one can imagine my surprise when I found this information out.

Is it necessary to read the first two books in the Eddie Flynn series to enjoy the third book? I don't believe so because I was able to enjoy it with no problems. Like I stated above, I was actually quite surprised. Could reading the first two books add to the backstory of the characters and give more insight to them? Quite likely.

Personally, I really enjoyed reading Thirteen and will hopefully reading more of the series in the future. Because it is a murder mystery as well as legal drama, it's not everyone's cup of tea and that is okay. Readers who love a good cat and mouse type thriller will do good to pick this one up.

This book was a such a great thriller/suspense. I have already recommended to many friends. I couldn’t put this one down and I can’t wait to read more by Steve Cavanagh.

Big fan of legal thrillers and this one did not disappoint! I didn't even realize it was a part of a series, so now I'm excited to sink my teeth into the other ones!

Thank you NetGalley

Completely blew me away. Such an interesting premises. An ex conman is now a defense lawyer? Interesting! Even better, there is a serial killer on the jury! Is that even allowed?

So there is a movie star Bobby Solomon who has been accused of killing his Wife and Security guard. the exconman, Eddie Flynn takes on the case because he believes in Bobby. Kane, a serial killer, makes his way on the jury. The story is told from Eddie's and Kane's POV and wow Kane is CRAZY!

Such a great page turner that I just couldn't put down!

When you are a serial killer the best way to keep an eye on the trial for your crimes is to be part of the jury.
A chilling premise that is perfect for fans of legal thrillers.

Holly cow! I’ve read my share of thrillers, but this book had me excited from the first chapter and didn’t stop until the last page! Yes, the serial killer is on the jury, but I was completely fooled about who he was. His true persona is one of a prolific serial killer with a body count so large, I seriously lost track.

This was an exciting read. Some things I had not foreseen and I did enjoy it a lot.
There are a bit to many question marks surrounding the main culprit. I would have been happy if there had been more of a focus at some point.
The murderer is smart and scary. His chapters are big puzzles and it is fun to try and find out what he is going to do next. It is clear he is a psychopath and his train of thought make his chapters interesting to read.
I enjoyed Flynn. I did not read the previous books in this series, this is the 4th installment, but though I did feel I missed some of the details of the character interaction it was not disturbing. What did disturb me is that he is a standard .alcoholic/ marriage trouble male character.
Will have to go and get the first books in this series..

this was an awesome book. I loved this book. the characters are believeable. and the suspense was there immediately. I will be looking to read more books from this author.

Eddie Flynn reluctantly takes on a celebrity client on trial for murder based on his belief in the man’s innocence, while a murderer sits on the jury, gleefully watching the process. Cavanagh cleverly plays the murderer’s presence against the brilliance of the conman lawyer. I received a copy of this crime thriller from the publisher Orion through NetGalley, and although it’s a decent standalone, I wish the publisher would include on NetGalley the fact that a book is part of a series.

Although this is the fourth book in the series I throughly enjoyed it without having read the previous titles.

I have never read anything from this author before but I will certainly be adding his other titles to my to read list.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an advance copy of this title in exchange for an unbiased review

Title : Thr1et3en

Author: Steve Cavanage

Genre: Thriller

Rating:5

s the murder trial of the century. And Joshua Kane has killed to get the best seat in the house – and to be sure the wrong man goes down for the crime. Because this time, the killer isn’t on trial. He’s on the jury.



My thoughts

This is the first time I've read anything by this author and after reading this I can't wait to read more by him. It had me setting on the edge of my seat and had me wanting to know what was happening next . With that said I want to thank Netgalley for letting me read it .

this is a great legal thriller. You get to follow two POVs one a serial killer and the other is a lawyer. In this book there is a murder trial happening and an actor is accused of murdering his wife and head of security. This book has some great plot twists that make this thriller intense but so good.

Eddie Flynn - a defense attorney with a good heart, trying to make the right choices, and refusing to defend those who are truly guilty. Joshua Kane - a psychopathic serial killer who is mentally deranged while also a genius, always one step ahead of everyone else, can't feel physical pain, with a motive centered around the psychological pain of a rough childhood. Their paths diverge when Flynn takes on the case of a rising star actor on trial for murder -- a murder Kane committed and is now on the jury for, ready to put an innocent man behind bars to cover his own twisted history of murder and revenge. Told from alternating points of view, Cavanagh keeps readers on edge with this murder mystery/thriller. Part Silence of the Lambs and part Law & Order, Cavanagh's latest Eddie Flynn storyline will have readers hooked from start to finish, tensely enjoying every twist along the way. Brilliant storytelling, creatively crafted characters, and a disturbing plot that is both complex yet realistic bring together a fast-paced story both crime fiction and true crime readers will devour.

Thank you Netgalley, Flatiron Books and Steve Cavanagh.
I absolutely loved, loved the story, the characters.
Fast paced, unbelievably terrifying story.
I bought the whole series. I wanted to know from the beginning what started it all.
5 ⭐️

4.5 stars.
Wow, what an incredible ride! Again, I'm facepalming myself for not reading this as soon as I got it on NetGalley because I loved every minute of this fast-paced courtroom drama and crime thriller. This book was like reading an episode of Criminal Minds and I could so clearly picture everything unfolding before me as if I watching it on TV. I knew I had to read this one as soon as I read the synopsis and saw that "the killer isn't on trial, he's on the jury"! I mean, is there a cleverer way of catching the reader's attention with a blurb like that? It definitely worked it's magic on me.

Thirteen is told in alternating POVs between Eddie Flynn and Kane. Kane is one probably one of the most terrifying and impressive serial killers I've ever read about. He's one of the rare serial killers who's not only incredibly intelligent but has the ability to hide his true nature and blend with society. He takes great pleasure in creating fear and lives for the thrill of causing harm and killing people. His level of self-awareness also gives him an up in pulling off some of the most gruesome crimes and pinning it on others. What makes him so unique as a serial killer is his meticulousness--I really got some Ted Bundy vibes from Kane with how little of himself he left at each crime scene and at how he so easily got away with murder for years! I don't want to give away more details but there's also something about him that gives him a greater advantage than other killers, and it's truly chilling.

Then we have Eddie Flynn, con-man turned lawyer, whose character really grew on me. He was the unknown underdog who awed me with his ability to constantly give the prosecution a run for their money throughout the whole trial, while simultaneously tracking down a serial killer! He was compassionate and still had that "human" factor that a lot of lawyers very quickly lose, but Flynn really stuck to his morals, and I loved his character all the more for it. Although this was the fourth book in his series, you don't need to read the earlier books in order to understand what happens. There are some mentions of events that happened in his past that affected his personal life, which you get a small glimpse into, but it doesn't affect the overall story.

I thought I had it all figured out by the end, but Cavanagh managed to twist it all up and shock me even more with the final reveals. Let me tell you, they were big reveals and I was shook to find that I had fallen so neatly into the web he weaved without considering other possibilities! I think it's safe to say that I've never read a crime thriller like this before. It was fascinating to read from the serial killer's POV, and it was just as good reading from the other perspective. Although there was initially some courtroom jargon that you need to get used to, I thought Cavanagh did a good job in explaining them; it really read like a Criminal Minds episode where the BAU explains things to the PD of whatever town they were in.

I was pretty surprised by how quickly Flynn's character grew on me and I can't wait to see what happens next! I'm very tempted to read the previous Eddie Flynn books, and I think I just might, but what I'm looking forward to even more is a continuation of his story from this point on. I'm really looking forward to it! If you're looking for a unique, crime thriller full of action and twists, I would definitely recommend checking this out! Bear in mind, there are some scenes that are described fairly explicitly so if you're not good with 'gore', I would read this with caution.

I was given a digital copy of this book by Net Galley in exchange for a review. When I requested this copy, I was not aware that it was the fourth in a series, but it makes a terrific stand alone novel. The characters are well developed and you don't need introduction to them. The plot is tight and well paced, switching between perspectives gracefully. My only complaint is that the twists and surprises in the novel weren't so surprising for someone familiar with this genre, but the plot was interesting enough to make up for it.

When I requested this book from the publisher, I had no idea that it was the 4th book in a series. But it honestly didn't matter. While there were some minor references to earlier books in the series, it could have served as a stand alone.

I found the concept of a serial killer sitting on the jury of a murder trial unique and interesting. It reminded me of a mixture of John Grisham's Runaway Jury and an episode of Criminal Minds.

I thought the way the story progressed was perfection, with lots of build up. I will say that I wasn't entirely shocked by any of the "surprises" along the way, but the story came together in a way that made sense while addressing all the loose ends.

Overall, this was a strong mystery/thriller and I enjoyed my first read from Steve Cavanagh. I would highly recommend.

-I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to NetGalley, Steve Cavanagh, and Flatiron Books for the opportunity to review.-