I didnt realize this book was part of a series. I don't think it affected the story line that much however I do think some details are left out. I expected more twists and I didn't have a deep connection for the characters. It was ok but I expected more.

Eddie Flynn is back! I was so excited to dive in to this latest installment of the Eddie Flynn series, and it did not disappoint! 🙌

I wouldn’t say this was the twistiest of the series, but it was still a great read! Thirteen will always be my favorite though!! 👏

Thank you to NetGalley, Atria Books, and Steve Cavanagh for the opportunity to read the eARC in exchange for my honest review! ❤️

Ruby decides to walk home after a late night of babysitting. What she doesn’t expect is to witness one of the residents being murdered. She sees the suspect run out for the house and dump the weapon. She has enough information to go to the police, but she has another plan in place first. Eddie Flynn is a defense attorney taking on John Jackson’s case, after he’s accused of murdering his neighbor, with an anonymous tip saying the weapon is in his home. He claims he’s being framed, and Eddie is determined to prove it.

My favorite book last year was Kill For Me, Kill For You by this author, so I jumped at the chance to read this book. There were a lot of characters to remember, which was a bit of a struggle at first. My favorite chapters were reading from Ruby’s perspective and to see what crazy thing would happen next. I also enjoyed reading how Eddie found a way around his obstacles in the courtroom and on the street. The end was jam packed with shorter chapters, cliffhangers, twists, and lots of action. This was a fun read! I definitely recommend for those who like police or legal thrillers.

Witness 8 by Steve Cavanagh is a very highly recommended twisty psychological and legal thriller. This was un-put-downable, riveting page-turner that can be enjoyed as a stand-alone novel.

Ruby Johnson, 22-years-old, works as a maid, babysitter, and nanny for several homes along Manhattan's wealthy West 74th Street. It is a street where Ruby and her parents once lived before her father lost everything with his gambling and then abandoned them. Now her mother is ill and she's doing whatever she can to take care of her. After babysitting one night, she leaves the Jackson's house and witnesses from the street through a window a man kill a woman. She sees the man flee, finds the gun he used in a garbage can, and then uses it to frame Dr. John Jackson for the crime through an anonymous phone call to the police. She has a twisted plan she is setting in motion that will help her and her mother.

Eddie Flynn, a streetwise ex con-artist who is now a defense attorney, takes on Jackson's defense with help from his team: legal partner Kate Brooks, office manager Denise, investigators Melissa Bloch and Gabriel Lake, and his mentor retired Judge Harry Ford. Eddie is known for using some questionable and creative tactics to uncover the truth. Complicating matters is the fact that a criminal organization has put out a hit on Eddie, so he is under a constant threat.

Everything about Witness 8 is entertaining! The writing and plotting is exceptional. The tension remains high throughout this fast-paced engrossing thriller as Eddie works out the defense and watches out for a hit man. You likely won't know what he's planning until it's already accomplished, but it is entertaining and intriguing to follow Eddie's actions and clever plans come into fruition.

All the members of Eddie's team work well together and they all have distinct personalities. It is engaging and sometimes amusing to see Eddie's encounters with the wide variety of contacts he has around the city. Ruby is a deliciously deceptive and devious character. There is an interesting assassin called Mr. Christmas who becomes involved in the plot too. You might have to set a little bit of disbelief aside, which I gladly did because the whole novel is so well done.

Witness 8 is absolutely very highly recommended. Thanks to the publisher for providing me with an advance reader's copy. My review is voluntary and expresses my honest opinion.

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I may not have requested this if I had known it was #8 in the series, but I’m glad I didn’t know! There was enough context and background that I didn’t NEED to have read the others, although i’m sure I would have had a deeper connection to some of the secondary characters if I had.
This is also a book that I wouldn’t normally choose to read for myself, but i’m glad I requested it because I enjoyed it!

I always enjoy books by Cavanaugh, and this one was no exception. The twists always keep me on the edge of my seat trying to guess what is going to happen next. In this book, lawyer Eddie Flynn is back and better than ever as he tries to prove the witness is lying.

This book really took me by surprise!! It was a clever, quick read that maintained a brisk, steady pace all the way to the climactic ending. It’s not a genre I reach for very often, but I’m glad I did. I imagine the author had a crazy whiteboard with red strings all over it (like that Charlie Day meme!) and the end result of all that work was very satisfying. The plot reminded me of the Lincoln Lawyer (show, not books, because again…I don’t usually read this) with a lawyer who can see steps ahead and is able to move all the pieces of the puzzle toward a thrilling conclusion.

This book was my first by this author, and it made me want to go back and read the other Eddie Flynn stories as well as some standalones. Love me a good complicated crime thriller/mystery!

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for giving me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for the digital arc!

Ruby used to live like Manhattan's elite; now, she just nannies and cleans for them, after losing everything when her father left Ruby and her mother. But when Ruby witnesses the murder of one of those fabulous residents, she's quick to turn it into an opportunity.

This whole story felt very Gotham; murders and other crimes are perpetrated right and left, no one is leaving DNA or is being seen (in the city!!!), and NO ONE is getting caught. Apparently none of the cops, good or bad, are actually very good at their jobs. Or, Manhattan is ripe with professional hitmen that are also perfect criminals. This was so frustrating for me. It seemed like several characters displayed a lack of emotion that bordered on sociopathy, but what are the odds that there would be so many in such close quarters, or that they would all come together and not recognize those traits in each other? This is another where I think you would have to suspend disbelief in order to get full enjoyment of the book, lest you spend several hours shouting, "what's wrong with you??" and, "why are you like this???" at your book/Kindle. If you can ignore the fact that most everyone except the main characters are incompetent, then I think you'll get a kick out of this one

I may not have requested this book if I knew up front that it was #8 in the series, but I’m glad I didn’t know! There was enough context and background that I didn’t NEED to have read the others, although i’m sure I would have had a deeper connection to some of the secondary characters if I had.
This is also a book that I wouldn’t normally choose to read for myself, but i’m glad I requested it because I really enjoyed it. I am looking forward to going back and reading some of the prior Eddie Flynn books now.

Thank you Netgalley and Atria for the arc of this book. I was unaware when I was approved that this is the 8th? book in the series. However, I was able to follow along just fine and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I was a little shocked at how many POVS this story has, but they were easy to follow along with. Eddie Flynn is my absolute favorite character, and I can't wait to go back and read more of the series when my tbr allows it.

This book was fantastic! I wanted to stay up all night reading it. It was so hard to put down! This book is a gripping legal thriller in the Eddie Flynn series. This was the first book I have read from the series, and I did not feel lost or like I was missing anything. I will most definitely be reading the other books in the series now.

Eddie is a former con-artist turned defense lawyer when he is presented with an unusual murder case. He knows his client Jack is innocent of all charges, but there is a mysterious “witness” who claims to hold all the pieces to seal Jack’s fate. However, the more Eddie digs deeper into the case, it becomes apparent that the witness might not be what they seem, throwing everything into doubt.

This book has a fast-paced plot, intricate twists, and clever dialogue, that kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. Cavanagh masterfully blends courtroom drama with thrilling suspense, creating a narrative full of unexpected turns. Eddie Flynn’s character continues to evolve, showing growth as both a lawyer and a person, and the moral dilemmas he faces in the story add a layer of depth to the thriller genre.

The tension builds throughout the book, making it hard to put down. Cavanagh’s ability to craft unpredictable twists ensures that the conclusion is both satisfying and shocking. I never saw the twist at the end coming.

This book is a must read, especially if you are a fan of courtroom dramas. Steve Cavanagh will now be an autobuy author of mine. Thank you NetGalley for providing me an arc copy of this book for my review.

This is my first Eddie Flynn book and I was blown away. This was very twisty full of mystery and incredible writing. Here we have our main character who is not so straight and narrow. Which makes this book way more interesting. He is a defense attorney and takes a case of John Jackson. We have a witness who is equally twisted as the real killer. Even though this was my first Eddie Flynn but I will now finish the backlog. 5 stars.

Thank you NetGalley and stage publisher for the advanced copy. All opinions are my own!

Witness 8 by Steve Cavanagh was packed with tension, clever twists and courtroom drama kept you on your toes and lured you in until the last page! I would recommend this book to people who like legal thrillers with lots of twits and turns you don't see coming!

Thank you Mr. Cavanagh and NetGalley for the opportunity of the advanced read!

Hmmmm I really thought I’d enjoy this one more than I did. I didn’t realize it was part of a series and although you can read them out of order, I feel like that negatively affected the story. There were so many side stories about the characters outside of the main one and I truly just did not care about them cus I had no previous connection to the characters and didn’t particularly like any of them.

I did like Rubys storyline. It was definitely fun to see what would happen if a witness to a crime is just as evil as the murderer. Maybe moreso?

I’m sure readers that are familiar with Eddie Flynn and co will love this much more than I did and I still plan to read any future standalones Steve Cavanaugh writes.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC!

I loved Steve Cavanagh’s Kill for Me, Kill for You, so I was definitely read and excited to read this one. It’s more procedural than I wanted, but definitely still a good thriller. You don’t need to read the previous Eddie Flynn books to enjoy this one!

Anything by this author is worth reading and this book is no exception! Full of twists and turns and the best characters; it is one entertaining novel. Eddie Flynn is a former con man turned lawyer who is a force to be reckoned with and he has been called in to help with the murder defense of a man he knows is innocent. Such a great book!!

Witness 8 is the newest twisty thriller from Steve Cavanagh.

"Ruby was once a resident of an exclusive-elite Manhattan enclave but now she just cleans their houses and watches their kids - all the while plotting her revenge. When she sees a resident murdered she knows she has just the leverage.

When a gun linked to a murder is found in the home of a brain surgeon, his life is turned upside down. His neighbors want him to move out and he is suspended from the hospital. His only defense is to hire Eddie Flynn - a lawyer who still has a couple of cons left in him."

Cavanagh blew me away with this story. There's a murder, rich people doing rich people things, corrupt police, a polite hitman, a talking painting and Eddie looking for ways to defend an innocent man. And the final twist (well it's almost the final twist) is Cavanagh crazy. There's a little hint though - maybe you'll get it.

Thriller fans should jump on this book. Going to be a favorite thriller this year.

Book # 8 in the Eddie Flynn series. I haven't read any other books in the series (although now I plan to) and I felt like I could follow along well with the story and characters. I would venture to say this can be read as a stand alone. This is a well executed legal thriller full of secrets and blackmail. The blackmailing at times was so intense it gave me anxiety reading it. A really enjoyable read and I can't wait to go back and read the others in the series.

Thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

4.5 ⭐️ | Wow! Per usual, Steve Cavanagh captivated me as he as with all his other books I’ve read. This was a great addition to the Eddie Flynn series! Well paced and the plot twists never cease to amaze me. This legal thriller follows Eddie as he defends a murder suspect that seems guilty from the start, but he is always up for a challenge. He will uncover many secrets, lies & blackmail during the course of this trial. Great read that I highly recommend.

Thank you Atria Books for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Steve Cavanagh is one of my favorite authors, he simply does not miss! This was another great ride and conclusion to the Eddie Flynn series!