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THE SERIAL KILLER ISN'T ON TRIAL.

HE'S ON THE JURY...

THAT TAGLINE OH MY! IT GRABBED MY ATTENTION AND REFUSED TO LET GO!

This story has strong and brilliant plot, GENIUS! Type of thriller story that i'm looking for. I don.t want to spoil anything, but this is become one of my most favourite thriller so far. This is a face-paced and cleverly constructed. You won't disappointed, you can trust me. Thirteen completely blew me away.

An excellent psychological thriller, with a unique premise (the serial killer is on the jury!), and many twists and turns along the way. I loved the main character (no, not the serial killer), the writing voice and the authentic dialogue.

This book was another stunning legal thriller - a new genre I'm getting more into in 2019. The case was very intriguing and I enjoy trying to put the pieces together as I read it. I thought both the main case any longer running case we're both well done and expertly described.

My one fault with the book was that I felt that the main case wrapped up too quickly in favor of focusing on the longer running case.

I recommend this book to fans legal thrillers. I plan to read other books in this series going forward.

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Oh my gosh.....what a brilliant mystery! I loved the set up with the “bad guy” and the crime itself. Very well plotted with characters that were all really interesting. The story itself is clever and gives new meaning to the phrase hiding in plain sight. Lots of twists and turns right up until the end. Once I picked this up I could not put it down! Thank you NetGalley for the advanced readers copy for review.

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The blurb for this novel is really intriguing, but in practice it was all a bit much really. Kane, the baddie (this is not a spoiler) made no sense to me. He killed everyone in his path, seemed to spend inordinate amounts of time and money (where did he get his money?) preparing for ridiculously devious crimes for inadequate motivation. The Eddie chapters were better, and he was a likeable character.

The novel kept my interest, but it got to the point where I skimmed the Kane chapters, taking it for granted that whoever he encountered would be dead within a page or two.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Beyond amazing I enjoyed this book so very much. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming Could not put down nor did I want to.

An exciting and entertaining thriller that you cannot put down.
I was hooked since the first pages and it was great to read the twists and turns of the plot.
A really good book that can be read as a stand alone even if it's part of a series.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book, all opinions are mine.

Fantastic story, one I just couldn't stop reading. Believable characters and non-stop action. I hope there are plenty more to come!

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for a fair review.

This was an exciting triller that I will not soon forget. Had some difficulty falling asleep having read it. The writer depicts some super stressful situations that have a significant impact on the lives of the characters. I highly recommend this amazing book.

From the first few chapters, I knew I was going to be pulled into this story. I was right, I was captivated immediately. While this book is the fourth book by the author with the same character, it can be read as a standalone book. There were no needless side stories or confusing references to what happened in prior books. The happenings in prior books that were referenced were succinct. This book kept me on the edge of my seat all the way through being almost finished. Definitely adding this book to my favorites list and will be recommending it!

Thirteen was my first time to read any of Steve Cavanaugh's Eddie Flynn novels and I plan to read the backlist and the next in the series as soon as it comes out.

I'm an avid reader of mysteries, detective novels and legal thrillers. Thirteen's Eddie Flynn is a lead character/lawyer that draws you in and gets you emotionally invested in his success. He is smart, savvy in law and crime but has a very clear personal code. He refuses to represent guilty clients - he is a defense lawyer who is committed to using his time to free the innocent. It is not as though he only represents the indigent but he does limit his clients to the unjustly accused. And he uses his substantial and varied talents to find ways to poke holes in the prosecution's case and he is particularly adept at finding out when police or investigators have cut corners or tried to present tainted or false evidence.

In Thirteen, he faces a brilliant and cold blooded murderer who takes an unexpected and unorthodox approach to his crimes. The antagonist is always so many steps ahead, skilled and with a strange and unlikely talent. Though the crimes are chilling, Cavanaugh spares us excessively gory details. It has just the right amount of tension, uncertainty and action. I stayed up all night reading it and have just ordered his 2 earlier books!

Bobby Solomon is an actor accused of murdering his actress wife and his bodyguard. We see Bobby go to court with Eddie as his lawyer but as the story unfolds could there be an actual serial killer on the jury?
Thirteen is a brilliant legal thriller, with a touch of sinister, dark and disturbing. The characters are so real and the plot intense.
This is #4 in the Eddie Flynn series (cleverly written and likeable character) and my first read of the series so I can confirm that it’s easily read as a standalone.
So many fascinating elements to this story, it would make for a great movie.

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Oh my goodness this book is so intense there’s not one page left without a twist or action. Standing ovation for author Steve Cavanagh to come up with all these ideas how to surprise a reader. I didn’t want this book to end.
Two POV‘s, one is an attorney Eddie Flynn and second is a serial killer Joshua Kane. Trial murder is about to start for a famous actor Bobby Solomon and Kane is one of the jurors. Unbelievable courtroom drama and investigation the same time.


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Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh is that suspenseful, thriller with multiple twists and an ending that I didn't see coming! Very good book. Highly recommended.

Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book.

This book was a 5 star rating for me. I absolutely loved this book....one of my favourite courtroom thrillers. An absolte must read ☺ Steve Cavanagh fills it with suspense and intrigue....and that twist?!

Thanks to Netgalley; I received this as an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Some time ago I read Eddie Flynn #1, and I liked it, but not very much because I couldn't seem to really care about Flynn. What a difference now! The author has made Flynn more than just likable. He is easy to root for, and I was really rooting for him! This was the best legal thriller I've read in a long time. The plot was a bit complicated but very well executed. The chapters alternated between Flynn (in first person) and the bad guy (in 3rd person as "Kane"), and it was easy to follow and know who was telling the story. I'm a civil trial attorney but I love reading the legal thrillers that are in the criminal arena. The courtroom scenes here (and there are plenty!) are spot-on and I can just see the players in my mind as the trial progresses. It was loads of fun, but also pretty tense at times. There was a bit of a surprise twist at the end....the bad guy wasn't the guy I imagined him to be after all. I absolutely loved it. This was #4 in the series, but it didn't seem to matter that I had not read #2 or #3. It was full and complete just as is, and I really appreciate that the ending wrapped everything up. I absolutely hate cliffhangers; there's NO cliffhanger here. This author obviously respects his readers. Highly recommended for lovers of thrillers and especially legal thrillers.

I enjoyed this fast-paced legal thriller more than anticipated. I didn't know that it was the fourth in a series when I picked it up, but I had no problem reading the book as an independent story. The premise has a great hook, which didn't disappoint in execution (so long as one is prepared to suspend a healthy amount of disbelief). It was well-written, and the characters held my interest on the winding road to and through trial. As a lawyer, I was impressed with the accuracy with which Cavanagh generally portrayed the criminal justice system. There were a few moments where I thought to myself, "That definitely would never happen." These moments mostly dealt with aspects of the American legal system that differ from other places. I wasn't surprised to find that Cavanagh is a UK-educated lawyer, for that reason. But on the whole I thought he did a remarkable job writing about New York and American lawyers, and generally kept me guessing on the next plot twist. A great read while traveling. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance reader copy.

I had no clue this was a part of a series and 4th! I will say that if you haven’t read the first four you won’t be lost because this can be read as a stand-alone without any confusion! This is a dark and intense thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat.

Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh is a fast paced crime novel about a serial killer that twists and turns its way through the story. The main character Eddie Flynn fights the whole way through the book for justice for the victim of a horrible crime and also for the man framed for the crime.

This was a thrilling book which I could not put down. It was dark and intense and I loved every minute of it.

This book is a must read for all crime fans, especially those who love a good underdog story!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC and the chance to review this novel.

Thirteen, Steve Canavagh’s fourth installment in the Eddie Flynn series, is an edge of your seat legal thriller. The tale is in the same vein as the classic Grisham courtroom dramas but with a darker, grittier edge and the tense, high octane pace of a thriller. Tautly plotted and filled with clever twists, Thirteen starts out with a tremendous hook and does not cease reeling you in until the last pages.

Eddie Flynn is a sympathetic protagonist with a checkered past and a family life in shambles. A con man turned defense lawyer, he has a surprisingly strong sense of justice. When he is brought in on a high profile murder case that seems impossible to win, Eddie finds himself in a race against the unfolding trial to prove his movie star client’s innocence. A dollar bill with unique markings is found stuffed inside the mouth of one of the murder victims, leading Eddie down a dark path toward discovering a brilliant serial killer. A serial killer who knows the fallacy of the American dream; a serial killer who is a phantom even to the FBI; a serial killer staring back at him from the jury box.

The author provides just enough detail about the inner-workings of the courtroom to feel authentic without resorting to an info dump. Cavanagh is a skilled, talented storyteller who weaves a seamless, intricate plot. His expertise in law is evident on the pages, and his insight into the duplicity in law enforcement and the judicial system is noteworthy. The writing style is engaging and straightforward: crisp with sly humour and heart in Eddie’s perspective, disquieting and eery when inhabiting the peculiar, psychopathic mind of the notorious Joshua Kane. The dual perspective makes for a baited-breath read, and the surprising twists are perfectly orchestrated and immensely satisfying.

This is a brilliant read, dark, swiftly-paced, and expertly told. With a highly original plot, a relatable protagonist, and an antagonist who will have you glancing over your shoulder, Thirteen is a winner.

Highly recommended for fans of Grisham-like legal dramas with a darker, grittier thriller edge

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review