I could NOT put this book down. I read in one sitting and stayed guessing the entire time. It was thrilling and kept me on the edge of my seat!

An absolute delight! I loved not only the pacing of the story, but the telling of it as well. From start to end, I was given an adventure!

5 star ARC for Steve Cavanagh’s 8th book in his Eddie Flynn series is coming out August 1st and you DO NOT WANT TO SKIP OUT ON THIS SERIES.

Every single book Steve Cavanagh writes - I will DEVOUR. And his Eddie Flynn series is probably hands down one of my favorite thriller series out there.

Witness 8 can be read as a standalone but you won’t regret reading the others as well. The author does a wonderful job at letting you know who is who so if you decide to jump into any book in this series you won’t get confused or feel left out.

In this book we have Ruby a maid and nanny for a family in her old Manhattan neighborhood. On her way home she witnesses a murder and contacts the police but let’s just say Ruby has an agenda and may have some secrets to make her want to give false information. Eddie previous con man turned lawyer and his team once again have to fight for their lives to get a possibly innocent man to be let go of these charges.

Witness 8 🏘️💰
By: Steve Cavanagh
Story: ✨ ✨ 2.8/5
Narration: N/A

Ruby cleans and babysits for some of the most elite families on West 74th Street. Aside from being in and out of these homes everyday, she’s pretty familiar. How you might ask? Ruby used to be in one of the well off families who lived on 74th street. Now, she’s on the other side of things and itching to get back to the life she deserves. So one night, when she witnesses a murder take place and no one else around, Ruby knows this is the perfect way to get what she’s asking for.

Eddie is a defense attorney who will get the job done by any means necessary. And trust, the means aren’t always…ethical. But now he must take on one of the hardest cases of his career defending the neighbor who was framed for murder…on 74th street. Oh, it should also be mentioned, someone is out to get Eddy too.

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What did I think of this book? See below for my Final Sip ☕️:

I thought I was getting into my new next obsession similar to The Housemaid, yet this one I did not finish. The first couple of chapter drew me in, but after that I found myself getting distracted. I gave this a 2.8 rounded up to three for the interesting character plots and impressive descriptions.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC! It's fast-paced and full of twists and turns. BUT I didn't realize it was the 8th in a series when I requested it, and so I do think I would have enjoyed it more if I had realized that in advance and "knew" the character and his back story/past experiences a bit more!

This is my first Steve Cavanaugh read, and I was hooked from the Prologue. I will absolutely be reading his entire backlog. JUST WOW. This book raised the bar for every other thriller. From the character development to the twists and turns that make this book truly “unputdownable.” Ruby was an interesting character, to say the least, and Eddie was absolutely impossible not to love. Lincoln Lawyer vibes from him and his team, and that’s a massive compliment.

Excellent read. Highly recommend.

I will be sharing to social media closer to the release date. But WOW.

I'm not usually a fan of jumping into a series midway, but this one wasn't too hard to get into.
Although it may have been nice to have a bit more of a backstory and relationship with our main character, I still found myself invested in the story/mystery.
A fast-moving plot, a lot of twists and turns, and definitely a thrilling mystery!
Will be on the lookout for more from this author.

I received this as an ARC from NetGalley

This is my first Eddy Flynn books and I read it can be read as a standalone. This was such a page turner! It had me wanting to read more and more trying to figure out the whole story line.

The ending was not expected with Ruby’s past, I was completely surprised. It was such a great read, highly recommended.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the early copy of this one! Everytime I thought I had this one figured out, another twist happened! Really enjoyed this one and can't wait to read more by this author!

Another fantastic read by Steve Cavanaugh! Eddie Flynn is such an entertaining, multi dimensional character, and I enjoyed reading about him and his development. Ruby Johnson was laced in past childhood trauma, which led her to make shattering, deadly choices. Her perspective, actions, and motivations were engaging. The multiple storylines were spun together expertly and came together well in the end. My only gripe was with the end of the book, it seemed rushed and Ruby's final actions seemed to be out of character for her - but maybe this was the intent, as she was somewhat unpredictable throughout the story. 4 stars! Thank you to NetGalley for providing an advanced copy of Witness 8! I highly enjoyed this book.

Wow.

Edge of your seat suspense. Nothing is predictable. An absolutely wild ride.

I love these characters. I love the, always intricate, story lines. I love the settings. I love the author's writing style. I just love everything about this novel.

Can't wait for more Eddie Flynn and fam in the future!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I haven’t read anything by this author before now but the premise caught my attention. The book went in a different direction than I was expecting completely but was pretty good. I was very interested in seeing how things would come together in the end and this author didn’t disappoint.

What a great book and I wouldn’t expect anything less from Steve Cavanagh. Witness 8 is well written and very entertaining with mystery and humor. I was gripped the entire time. I also enjoyed the characters. I feel like even though this book is an installment in a series, it can also be read as a stand alone.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an ARC.

Okay. I absolutely loved the base plot of this book. But there were too many other moving pieces that at times made this feel a tad convoluted. Like the sub plot of the hit on Eddie was not necessary at all. Though I did like Mr. Christmas. I feel there may have been another way to let him into the plot.

Overall, I liked this. But the constant change of so many point of views and all the secondary plot points slowed the pace down a tad too much for me.

For me, Witness 8 was an introduction into the world of Eddie Flynn. Easy storytelling, interesting plot, likeable - and unlikeable - characters. I was intrigued by the main character of conman - turn- lawyer Eddie Flynn. Although this particular book's ending fell a little flat for me, I can guarantee I'll be returning to this series. 3.7⭐️

Well Steve Cavanaugh did it again. This book has so much suspense and even had some comedy moments that literally made me laugh out loud. The ending made me shed actual tears too. Love the Eddie Flynn series and by the looks of the ending maybe this isn’t the end of us hearing more of our favorite ex con Eddie Flynn.

I am ashamed to say that this is the first and only book I have read so far out of the Eddie Flynn series. Now, I can fully grasp the phenomenon I was missing out on. Eddie Flynn is a force to be reckoned with. He is charming, witty, and not only book smart but street smart as well. Perfect for his job, to say the least. This story was a perfectly woven web crafted together by a skilled writer at the top of his game. The structure of this was impressive, with so many moving pieces, intricately slotting in together at just the right time. While there were a lot of different perspectives, the writing remained descriptive and delivered everything the reader needed from each one. Captivating from beginning to end, this author will never cease to amaze me. Four and a half stars.

Thank you, Netgalley and Atria Books, for this ARC.

Witness 8
Steve Cavanagh
Thriller / Crime / Mystery / Legal Thriller

Something is wrong with Ruby Johnson.

A former resident of the ultra-elite Manhattan upper class, Ruby now works as a maid in the type of houses she used to live in. Unassuming, she sees everyone’s dirty secrets from the inside of their beautiful, renovated brownstones. But when Ruby witnesses a murder, she has wicked plans in mind that don’t involve telling the authorities the truth.
Be careful who you invite into your home.
If Steve knows how to do one thing, it is write a suspenseful novel. My heart raced through the whole thing.
This read kept my attention the whole time. The plot was perfect. The characters are flawless.
Witness 8 was gripping and well written. I will recommend this book to my audience. 🖤

Thank you @Netgalley, @SteveCavanagh, & @Atriabooks for this digital copy in exchange for my honest review.

Somehow I missed that this was part of a series. Perhaps I would have felt differently if I had read the prior books. I did enjoy the multiple POV's, but nine is a bit too many. Some parts were quite unbelievable, and in other parts, there was just way too much going on, which made it hard to follow. The book could have perhaps benefited from a tighter edit in this respect. There were a couple good twists near the end. I did find Eddie to be quite clever. The pace was appropriate for the genre.

WITNESS 8 by Steve Cavanagh has an incredible premise and is extremely riveting.

Ruby Johnson is a domestic worker in Manhattan, but her family was once rich. After her father gambled away their fortune and fled, Ruby and her ill mother have been just scraping by. When Ruby sees her friend get murdered, she concocts a plan, but she doesn’t realize she’s going to have to contend with Eddie Flynn and his unconventional legal team.

This is only my second Eddie Flynn novel. The conman-turned-lawyer is an innovative hook to the series, and I appreciate that each can be read as a standalone even though it gives the reader more depth to read as a series. This one has a few scenes in court with most of this story taking place outside of court and on the streets of New York. There’s a few more shootouts than I really wanted in my reading, but I must say this novel is very propulsive and you want to get back to it. I would have liked to get to know some of the characters, like Bloch and Kate, a little more, but that might occur in other books in the series.

As for the Ruby plot, which is a chunk but not all of the novel, I really liked it. The author included an interesting aspect about art (trying to be vague), and that really surprised me how that evolved. Also, I was intrigued by how the Ruby plot line ended.

I really enjoyed the male friendship between Eddie Flynn and Harry. I know that it’s a very small plot line throughout the book, but it made me smile every time I got back to it.

I find Cavanagh writes really interesting morally gray characters (Eddie Flynn and Ruby, notably, in this novel). So if you like fast-paced action/legal novels with people with questionable morals, this one will be up your alley!

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for an Advance Reader Copy in exchange for an unbiased review.

WITNESS 8 publishes March 25, 2025.