I am such an Eddie Flynn fan that as soon as I see Steve Cavanagh has a new edition to the series, it’s auto buy for me! The latest in the series is full of the usual characters and so many twists and turns you will think you have it all figured out and then we get another revelation. This case takes Eddie and the gang to Alabama. One thing to keep in mind when you read this series is that there will be some unbelievable scenarios but his character is so likeable that I tend to forgive the author for our leaps of outrageousness. There are times in this story where the villain is truly horrendous and hard to stomach. Freeing an innocent young man is the central focus but it’s swirled around racism and the sick fantasies of some powerful people.


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Some things I liked about this one, some things I didn't. I'm not the biggest fan of this type of storyline, but I always know Eddie and crew are going to come out fine so it takes some of the pressure off.

Eddie heads to Alabama to represent a black man accused of a murder he says he did not commit. The man's attorney has disappeared, so Eddie has been called in. The District Attorney has a reputation for winning death penalty cases--not always through the most ethical or legal means. As Eddie and his team begin to peel back the layers of this case, they realize that they are not welcome in the town and that the corruption has so many layers it might be difficult and dangerous to find out the truth.

I think it's fun to see all of the ways Eddie, Kate, Bloch, and Harry are able to get out of things, sneak their way into things, trip people up in their lies, and find clues that other people might miss. That's my favorite part of these books.

The thing I didn't like was the corruption. That seems to be a big theme with these Eddie Flynn novels, and it's not my favorite topic to read about. And I especially don't love corruption paired with white supremacy. And let's just say without getting too much into spoiler territory, that I don't think it would be possible for SO MANY people in these small towns to end up dead without some honest person thinking something was up.

Definitely read the author's note at the end, because it is certainly eye opening information about the death penalty and the fact that there are actual people like this DA that have immense records with the death penalty.

So, I didn’t like the last Cavanaugh book I tried to read, so last night I opened the file for this one up to get a feel for it before I committed to it. Before I knew it, I was 66% of the way through and it was closing in on midnight (which is past my bedtime these days). I spend this morning finishing it up as soon as I was awake enough to get back to it (which is as soon as I finished my first huge tumbler of iced coffee). That’s how invested I was in this book.

For me there was such a nostalgic feel to this book. When I was in my late teens I consumed legal thrillers by the likes of John Grisham like candy, a genre that I started reading because I loved To Kill a Mockingbird (which plays a part in the plot of this book) and the movie A Time to Kill (which came out in 1996, the year I graduated high school). At some point a few years later I was too busy being a new wife and mother to read anything but picture books and fell out of the habit, and The Devil’s Advocate reminds me so much of why I loved reading those legal thrillers so much: the underdog defendants, the real criminals, the men behind the curtain, the dangers inherent to exposing corruption and bringing the truth to light, the drive to tell the truth even if it hurts, the pull to choose to do the right thing even if it’s hard.

Eddie Flynn makes a great main protagonist for his misfit legal team, a man driven by truth and justice because he’s not in any place to make moral judgment calls and the law doesn’t care about morals anyway. In this book he needs to be like Jack with the candlestick, nimble and quick, because the enemy is several steps ahead of him from the start. It’s enough to make you bite your nails. 5⭐️



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File Under: 5 Star Review/Book Series/Crime Thriller/Legal Thriller/Murder Thriller/Suspense Thriller/Thriller

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When I requested this book I did not know it was in a series so I went into it blindly. You can read this book separately or to get more out of it, you can read the entire series. However, since this is book number 6 I believe of the series I wasn’t into starting the entire series.

This book introduces a BUNCH of characters very quickly to the reader, so beware if you’re bad with names. But the story grips you immediately at the prologue!

I found the plot very fascinating. I liked the different moving parts and that the author told you that she was dead and who killed her so you weren’t guessing the entire time. You kind of get to see how they figured out who it was without having to wait the entire 400+ pages. So I really appreciate that aspect of the book. But there are so many twists and turns up until the end.

The author is also VERY descriptive and explains the settings in detail so you can picture what you’re reading vividly.

Kinda gives me The Stand vibes with the good versus evil.

I give this book 4 stars because the writing and vernacular was confusing in some parts. I definitely would recommend this book to others!

The Devil’s Advocate is number 6 in the Eddie Flynn series, but as with most crime thriller series you can read this as a standalone. You won’t be confused or out of place with the thriller, however you will miss out on character development and background from the rest of the series.

I really enjoyed The Devil’s Advocate. It has a gripping plot that keeps your interest from the beginning. I stayed on my toes needing to know what happens and get all the answers. This book really shows Cavanagh’s growth as a writer.

<I>Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for this ARC opportunity. This is an honest and voluntary review.</I>

Now my third book in the Eddie Flynn series, and so far this is my favorite. I went between the physical and audiobook, which was narrated by Adam Sims, and he did a really great job. This was different from the other two I read. This has less time in the court room and more time with Eddie trying to solve the case to save his client Andy. Andy has been convicted of the murder of Skylar Edwards. In Alabama. Andy was the last person to see her alive. But he's innocent. Korn, the district attorney, is “King of Death Row”. He's crooked, sinister, and corrupt. He must be stopped, and Eddie and his team only have 7 days to work around the system and save Andy's life. This is fast paced and full of action and suspense. I loved it and cannot wait to read more of this series. If you love crime and legal thrillers, be sure to grab this one or any in the series.

Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for the gifted copy. All opinions are my own.

The Devil’s Advocate by Steve Cavanagh ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

When I go to pick up an Eddie Flynn novel, I know I’m going to get a fast-paced, twisty, and well-thought out legal thriller. And the sixth installment of the Eddie Flynn series was no different. You can totally read this as a standalone too!

This one was gritty and infuriating as it explored racism in southern towns and how racism can and does affect justice. It felt heavier than some of his other novels as the relevance today is still there. But it had all the elements I have grown to love from Cavanagh - quick pacing, clever twists, a crime from beginning to end, and some creative solutions.

The author’s note provided even more context for the themes in this book.

Fans of legal thrillers, tension-filled reads, and books that also shine light on social issues will find much to love in this one.

Eddie returns to take on some serious challenges in Devil’s Advocate. This time, he's pitted against a truly unsettling villain, a small town DA who’s willing to go to any lengths for a conviction.
Every novel in the Eddie Flynn series seems to escalate in intensity and violence from the last. Each one can easily be read as a standalone.
Thank you to the publisher/author for the opportunity to read this complimentary advanced copy. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.

In The Devil’s Advocate, Steve Cavanagh brings back sharp-witted defense attorney Eddie Flynn in one of his most dangerous and politically charged cases yet. This time, Flynn leaves the familiar chaos of New York behind and heads to the Deep South, where justice is anything but blind.

Tasked with saving Andy, a young man on death row, Flynn faces a ruthless prosecutor who’s more interested in convictions than truth. As he digs deeper, Flynn uncovers a justice system steeped in corruption and racial bias, forcing him to fight fire with fire. But even with his trademark cunning, this case refuses to play by the rules—and every step forward feels like two steps back.

Cavanagh expertly balances legal thrills with razor-sharp dialogue, high stakes, and smart plot twists. Flynn’s relentless pursuit of the truth and the real killer turns this legal thriller into a tense, high-octane race against time. The Devil’s Advocate is gripping, gritty, and a powerful reminder that the fight for justice is rarely clean—and never easy.

This is a Steve Cavanagh fan account. There isn’t a single Eddie Flynn book I haven’t liked.

My emotions were all over the place! Truly a full on emotional rollercoaster. There are only a few books that I’ve loved and have been frustrated with at the same time. I was on the edge majority of the story, nervous about how it would end and scared for Eddie and the crew.

The plot was plotting and twists were twisting. This one felt so different than any of the others in the series.

I love that Steve took the time to shed light on the racial history and corruption of the deep south. I saw a few reviews where some felt that it was too unrealistic and I disagree 100%. Remove your privileged glasses and look through a different lens.

Quick thoughts:
•Avery Taylor and the symbolism connecting To Kill a Mockingbird
•Eddie, keep your ass in New York!!
•Bloch is a BAD woman!
•Kate and Eddie together are the dynamic duo, but my goodness, they had me so stressed
•And Harry… don’t even get me started on the emotions I went through with him!!!

Witness 8 had been my favorite in the series but I think this one may take the top spot.

Eddie Flynn and his team head to Alabama to take on a corrupt DA and sheriff's office, all while saving Andy Dubois from being found guilty of murder and sentenced to death. Everyone in the small town of Buckstown believes Andy is guilty of murdering Skylar Edwards. After his defense attorney disappears, Eddie and team step in to fight a seemingly unwinnable fight.

This book was not what I was expecting. I love the Eddie Flynn series. The characters are familiar and you can't help but root for them. The writing is always top notch. The twists and turns continue until the last pages. All of that was present in this book too, but this book was hard to read.

It was NOT poorly written by any stretch of the imagination. It was hard to read as a Jewish woman in America. I did not anticipate the racial and religious hatred that this book would center around. While the author handled sensitive topics well and clearly had the best of intentions in writing this book, I felt conflicted while reading it. The political climate in America scares me; and I fear the events of this book could actually happen in present day America. That's why it was hard to read.

It's hard to penalize the author for writing something so real that it made me uncomfortable; but the unease I felt while reading made it hard to find the magic that was present in the other Eddie Flynn books I've enjoyed. I commend Steve Cavanagh for having the courage to write this book and for the excellent writing and storytelling. This book is 100% a Read It but please, read it with care.

Note: I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and am leaving this honest review voluntarily.

Solid three stars. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed all of the Eddie Flynn books, but this one was certainly my least favorite. Which is not to say it’s bad by any means. I just found there to be slightly too much going on and too many characters. In the end, I thought it was well written and well thought out with everything wrapping up nicely in the end.

Steve Cavanagh delivers another knockout with The Devil’s Advocate. This fast-paced legal thriller pulls you in from the beginning. The death row element adds an extra layer of suspense that had me on edge the entire time.

I loved seeing the familiar crew from Fifty Fifty return—Eddie Flynn is as sharp and relentless as ever. The twists and turns were perfectly executed, and the ending? Crude, shocking, and absolutely perfect.

The villain in this book was terrifying—Cavanagh paints evil with such precision that I genuinely felt the chill of his lack of empathy. Every character, every subplot, every move felt like part of a bigger chess game, masterfully played.

Thank you Steve Cavanagh, Atria Books, and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Steve Cavanagh nos deja otra maravilla con The Devil’s Advocate. Este thriller legal de ritmo rápido te atrapa desde el principio. El elemento de la pena de muerte añade una capa extra de suspenso que me mantuvo en vilo todo el tiempo.

Me encantó ver el regreso del equipo familiar de Fifty Fifty: Eddie Flynn está tan agudo e implacable como siempre. Los giros inesperados fueron ejecutados a la perfección, ¿y el final? Crudo, impactante y absolutamente perfecto.

El villano de este libro era aterrador: Cavanagh describe el mal con tanta precisión que realmente sentí el escalofrío de su falta de empatía. Cada personaje, cada subtrama, cada movimiento parecía parte de una partida de ajedrez mayor, jugada con maestría.

Gracias a Steve Cavanagh, Atria Books y NetGalley por el ARC a cambio de una reseña honesta.

Y’all… my heart was doing cardio it did not sign up for.

District Attorney Randal Korn (yes, Korn—rotten to the core) lives for the death penalty and doesn’t mind faking a “fair trial” to get it. His next victim? An innocent man framed for murder.

Enter Eddie Flynn: ex-con, fast-talking lawyer, and chaos on two legs. He’s got seven days to outsmart a corrupt system, dodge a killer, and maybe not die in the process. The courtroom scenes had my palms sweaty and my jaw clenched, and that final twist? Chef’s kiss—I had to just sit there and blink.

Cavanagh writes like a jolt of black coffee with a shot of adrenaline—fast, sharp, and dangerously addictive. If you like legal thrillers that grab you by the throat and don’t apologize, buckle up!!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Gut-punching, devious, and impossible to put down.

Thanks to Atria Books for providing this advance copy via NetGalley for my honest, voluntary review. #NetGalley #TheDevilsAdvocate

If you like crime thrillers, this just might be for you. there are strong plots, nervous suspense, and courtroom drama. a man possibly facing death row for a murder he claims he didnt commit. So Eddie Flynn is on the case to figure out the truth. fast paced for sure. with an endless list of suspects (possibly the whole town). This was my first book by this author, and I would be interested to check out others in his lineup.

This is not the first book I have read by Steve Cavanagh and it won’t be the last. I really like the character Eddie Flynn. Eddie takes on an impossible to win case again. It was riveting from start to finish. I thought I had the bad guy figured out but was wrong. It’s a must read and I look forward to more of his books.

Eddie Flynn and his team are in for the fight of their lives in this book. They’re up against a deadly prosecutor who has sent more men to
Death row than any other DA in the history of the US. And Korn now has Eddie’s client in his sights…

This book will definitely keep you engaged every step of the way. This corrupt town will infuriate you to no end and we keep hoping and praying for a favorable end for Eddie’s client. There were so many ups and
downs throughout this one and you will be on the edge of your seat.

Anyone else desperate to meet Eddie Flynn in real life?!🤣

Steve Cavanagh’s The Devil's Advocate continues the Eddie Flynn series with all the signature elements fans have come to expect—clever cons, a picked pocket or two, and Eddie’s relentless pursuit of justice for the innocent. This installment brings back the full crew from Eddie’s office and dives into darker territory, touching on themes like white supremacy and systemic corruption. While the story moves quickly and includes several twists, the abundance of unlikeable characters and a slightly muted suspense factor made this one less gripping for me compared to others in the series. Still, it’s a solid legal thriller for longtime fans.

I did enjoy this novel – it is fast-paced, thrilling and suspenseful- but not as much as the previous installments. I am a fan of this series and do look forward to reading more from Steve Cavanagh in the future.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for the free e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

If you have not read any Steve Cavanaugh's books, I cannot recommend them enough!!! I binged this latest installment of Eddie Flynn and was not disappointed at all! The author does a good job of quickly providing Eddie's background so if this is your first, you will have no issues. But, having read the entire series, I can honestly say that you will miss out on the character development over the prior installments if you don't start with the first book. Loved this and cannot wait for book #7!!!