I loved Kill For Me, Kill for You so was excited to be approved for this arc. Definitely had some exciting moments but there were too many characters to keep track of. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy.

Although this is #8 in a series it read well all by itself. I loved the characters, even with their flaws. Ruby used to live on 74th, where all the rich folks live, but her father gambled away their life and then fled. Ruby and her mom ended up losing everything and had to move. Ruby was reduced to working for the rich families that she used to think were their equals. A murder in the neighborhood reveals many secrets and Eddie Fly and his crew need to try to get to the bottom so that their client, isn't found guilty of something he didn't do while trying to keep Eddie from getting killed due to the hit out on him.

4⭐️

I’ve read every single one of Steve Cavanagh’s books and they never disappoint! This one was intense, heart-racing, and intriguing. The plot was unique and kept my eyes glued to the pages from start to finish. The twists weren’t as crazy as his other books. However, the overall story really made up for the lack of mind blowing twists.
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This series is one of my favorites , there was not one book of Steve Cavanagh that I have not enjoyed ! The book stayed interesting the whole time and I kept wanting to continue to read more . I was worried because I did not read the previous book in the series but it can be read as a standalone book . Highly recommend !
Thank you Atria Books and NetGalley for providing an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book had a great cast of characters that truly made the story shine. Eddie reminded me a lot of Mickey from *The Lincoln Lawyer*—the Netflix version, not the books. He had that same demeanor and generosity, which made him easy to root for. But what really made this book special was the entire team. There was a sense of wholesomeness in their dynamic that I really enjoyed.

Each character had a unique personality, and honestly, I would love to see individual novels for some of them. Lake and Mr. Christmas stood out the most, especially toward the end. Lake’s quirkiness and sharp attention to detail kept me hooked every time they were on the page.

The plot itself wasn’t anything groundbreaking, but that didn’t really matter because the characters carried the story so well. Sometimes, a book doesn’t need a wild, unpredictable plot—just great characters that make you want to keep reading.

I absolutely loved this one. It was memorable, fun, and full of charm. If you’re looking for a book with strong, likable characters, this is definitely one to pick up!

I would like to express my deep gratitude to Atria Books and NetGalley for their generosity in allowing me to read this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to @netgalley and @AtriaBooks for this ARC. Ruby is a nanny for several families on a prominent street in NYC. Walking home after babysitting, she sees a women murdered in the front window of her home. What Rudy does with this information sets up an elaborate scheme for money.
I requested a copy of this book not knowing it was part of a series. Though I haven't read the other books, this one flowed seamlessly. I can see how these characters are beloved. This book is full of adventure! #Witness8 #SteveCavanagh #AtriaBooks #March2025

This was great. I’m a huge fan of police procedure, court rooms & murder investigations! This book had it all! I love how Mr. Cavanagh has so many POV’s going at the same time just to find it weave it all together!
This was my first Eddie Flynn & I cannot wait to get into his backlist. Eddie was great…I love a morally gray good guy! Ruby was just conniving & nasty!
Thanks for letting me read this early. I really enjoyed it!

When I first requested this title I did not realize it was part of a series. I loved loved loved kill for me fill for you, so I was excited to read something else by Steve Cavanagh. Even though this is part of a series, I didn't feel like it hindered my reading experience. I'msure there is some things that I missed but I never felt confused. I would very much like to go back and read more of the series though! What more could you ask for form book then a top notch criminal lawyer doing his thing while also fending off hits on his life. This was a f un read with quite a few twists that I didn't see coming.

The Eddie Flynn series needs to keep coming!! Steve Cavanaugh never disappoints. Thank you NetGalley for my advanced copy. I couldn't put this book down.

Alright, I absolutely LOVED Kill for You, Kill for Me by the same author. I was so stoked to see this title on file with NetGalley. And frankly. I was honored to get access to it! I was not expecting to be approved.

I was pretty disappointed though. To me, all the characters were pretty flat (except Ruby, go OFF crazy QUEEN and get your bag). I was thinking my lack of connection to the characters may be due to the fact that this is book #8 of a series that I hadn't touched. I think this is being marketed as a standalone (which it could be); however, readers may find it beneficial to pick up some earlier installments in the series.

I also felt that there were just far too many characters and POVs. I was confused during this book. Everyone had their own agendas, motives, theories... It was tough for my ADHD brain to keep it all straight. And I don't think I did.

I did really love Ruby's chapters. Mr. Christmas was giving Jacquen Hagar (GoT reference). And I also enjoyed the modern-noir tone of the book. It felt like Law and Order meets a Michael Crichton novel. I personally did not care for it in the end (simply due to the volume of characters, most of which were boring), but I think the right reader may enjoy it more than me. If you're a stan of this author, you'll like it. If you are picking this author up for the first time, I would probably talk you into Kill for You, Kill for Me instead!

This is such a good series! It features Eddie Flynn, NYC attorney, and his team. Although this is a series, it is not necessary to read the previous books, however, the previous books give backstories on the very interesting characters in Eddie’s world. Recommended!

Eddie Flynn- con man turned defense lawyer- needs all of his legal and con skills to prove his client famous pediatric neurosurgeon John Jackson is innocent of a murder of a neighbor. His team of assistants-Kate, Bloch, Lake and Harry all play key roles in the book.
Eddie has so many people trying to kill him to collect the bounty on him placed by corrupt members of “ New York’s Finest”) that you are on the edge of your seat seeing if they succeed. There are so many entertaining twists and turns that require you to pay careful attention, and lots of interesting minor characters to round out the novel.
Eddy’s favorite line-New York runs on “kickbacks and greenbacks”- proves true in this book.

Fast paced and gripping story with a few twists I did not see coming. This is my first book by Cavanagh and I hadn't realized it was part of a series when I read it, but that didn't limit my enjoyment at all. Great characters and I'd love to catch myself up from the beginning of the series. Parts of the story drove me a little crazy - how did no one give Ruby a second glance in the investigation until we were nearly through the story - but overall this was definitely a hit for me.

Witness 8 by Steve Cavanagh is a fast-paced and thrilling legal drama that keeps readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Ruby Johnson, a former member of Manhattan’s elite, now works as a maid in the very houses she once inhabited. Unassuming and quiet, Ruby is privy to the deepest, most dangerous secrets of the city's wealthy residents. When she becomes a witness to a murder, her plans take a dark turn, and she decides that the truth isn’t the most important thing—revenge is.

Enter Eddie Flynn, a former con artist turned defense attorney with a knack for taking on hopeless cases. His latest client, John Jackson, is caught in an impossible situation, with damning evidence against him that seems to guarantee a conviction. Eddie, along with his unconventional team, must use every trick in the book to prove Jackson’s innocence while facing off against ruthless criminals who are gunning for Eddie's own life.

Cavanagh’s writing is sharp, clever, and full of unexpected twists. The narrative bounces between Ruby’s increasingly dangerous actions and Eddie’s race against time to save his client and himself. With well-developed characters, particularly the morally complex Ruby, and an intricate plot full of tension and suspense, Witness 8 is an absolute page-turner. Fans of legal thrillers and gritty, fast-paced stories will find plenty to love in this electrifying read.

I received an ARC of this novel from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Ruby is a housekeeper, babysitter, personal assistant in a wealthy neighborhood in which she used to live. Ruby has secrets of her own to hide when she unwittingly becomes a witness to a murder.

👀 W A T C H O U T W E D N E S D A Y review 👀 featuring “Witness 8” by Steve Cavanagh!

BOOK REVIEW: 🖤🖤🖤🖤/5

There is something OFF about Ruby Johnson. Once living the same glamorous life as the Manhattan elite, Ruby is now working as their cleaning lady and babysitter for multiple wealthy families on her old street. Her father lost all their money and abandoned them when she was a child, and now Ruby is living in a scummy area always worrying about money and her mother’s health.

However, Ruby has the inside scoop on all the drama and dirt she finds out about while working inside all these homes and hopes to use it one day to her advantage. BUT witnessing an actual MURDER on the street is an added bonus and one that she can use as leverage …

HOLD ON TIGHT and beware of who you let inside your home! I did not know that this was Book 8 in the Eddie Flynn series and I haven’t read any of the other books. Needless to say, this book can totally be read as a stand-alone and is one hell of a WILD RIDE 🎢! If you have ever watched the show The Mayor of Kingstown, then you will love the similar gritty vibes!

Thank you kindly to @sscav @simonschusterca @netgalley for my advanced digital copy in exchange for my honest review! This book releases on March 25, 2025!

Witness 8 is a masterpiece! In fact, everything in the Eddie Flynn series is a work of art. I felt like I was with Ruby when she witnessed a murder, the story was so descriptive and real. I’ll read everything this man puts out - he’s the real deal since he’s lived the courtroom days. 10/10

A very engaging thriller! I really love the cast of characters in this book. I didn’t realize it was a series before going into it but you can 100% read this as a standalone, I did and I was able to understand everything fine! There is so much going on in this book it feels like there’s a plot within the plot within the plot and it was a lot of fun. I really enjoyed seeing multiple POVs from various characters as they each tried to solve their own mystery going on throughout the book. The ending tied things together really well! I’ll definitely be reading more from this series and author

Steve Cavanagh got me back into reading a couple years ago, and this book was great just like I expected. As per usual, the twists in this book were unexpected and it was a book you couldn’t put down!

I received an ebook of the ARC in exchange for an honest review. WOW! I really enjoyed not only the story as it developed, but the twists and turns that kept me on my toes. I loved reading this story. The great detail about dual worlds of good versus bad acts and the reasons behind life choices made this story even better. Loved it!