𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: The Devil's Advocate by Steve Cavanaugh
𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐞: Crime Thriller
𝐏𝐮𝐛 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: August 5, 2025

Serial Killer DA
Lawyer w/ Code of Ethics
Racist Cult
Christianity Twisted to Corruption

⚠️ This one deals with some very heavy topics, so read any available triggers.

While I hate the demonization of people based on their political party, I did enjoy the cult aspect, can appreciate the bastardization of Christianity into something abhorrent (as has been done far too many times in the past) and found the racist villains to be quite nauseating and unredeemable. I felt angry the majority of the book considering the premise is murdering innocents, then framing other innocent men and sending them to death row in the name of "cleansing" and for their own sick pleasure. Even with my gripes, the book itself is written very well and kept me engaged throughout. I usually dislike crime thrillers, but The Devil's Advocate kept me on the edge of my seat and screaming for justice 'til the very end.

Thank you so much to Atria Books and NetGalley for the digital review copy 🫶

⚠️ racism, murder, abuse, Christianity being twisted to fit a disgusting agenda

Thoroughly enjoyable and a lightening fast read. I write haiku reviews on social media but am happy to provide further feedback, if requested.

I really enjoyed this book. I really love how easy it is to pick up a random book from this series and still enjoy it even without context from the previous books. If you like legal thrillers or want to start reading them this is definitely a series, you will enjoy! Every book I’ve read has been so different and enjoyable. Thank you NetGalley.

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I know 3.5 stars looks bad BUT hear me out.
I read Fifty-Fifty by this author and it was gripping, full of tension, kept me hanging on chapter by chapter. So, I was hooked and decided to read them all.
(You know how that goes.)

I don't know if it was the story itself or the slower pace but it almost felt like someone else wrote it. There is a small "twist" at the end but my twister detector caught it. 😂
I don't think I can label it a 4 or 5 star read because this isn't one I will reread.

Shout out to @netgalley and @atriabooks for the opportunity to read this ARC.

Publication date: August 5, 2025

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Eddie Flynn is reaping the benefits of his last case, with the addition of his new partner and PI when he gets a call from an undisclosed government worker that his help is needed defending an innocent kid in Alabama. Andy Dubois is a black man in college and is facing the death penalty for the murder if his white, female co-worker.
In a story relevant to what is going on in the US today, Eddie Flynn takes on a white supremecist cell and a possibly serial killer DA who uses the death penalty to murder his victims.

As always, I just love these books. The stores keep you on your toes and you can’t wait to find out what’s going to happen next. I love that we got more of Kate and Bloch!

Thank you NetGalley and Atria books for this ARC!

I really enjoyed this book. This book handled big themes like racism and white supremacy very well, and the political commentary did not feel forced or unnatural. I really love how easy it is to pick up a random book from this series and still enjoy it even without context from the previous books. Steve Cavanaugh’s writing is so easy to read and he explains complex court terms and lawyer speak in such a simple way. If you like legal thrillers or want to start reading them this is definitely a series you would enjoy!!! Eddie Flynn is a mastermind and every book I’ve read has been so different and enjoyable. Thank you netgalley for giving me a copy to review! 4.5 stars ⭐️

4 stars. I am a huge fan of the Eddie Flynn series. This has been my least favorite in the series and I still gave it 4 stars. I appreciate that the author was trying to address some of the racial issues in America, but I do feel like he stereotyped people a little bit too much. In this book, Eddie and team travel to Alabama to help a young man who is facing the death penalty for a murder. However, as things unfold, we learn that Andy is innocent, and not only that, there are a lot of sinister forces working to try him for the crime despite this fact. At every turn, Eddie’s team faces a roadblock, and there is great fear that they will not be able to get justice for this innocent young man. There are a lot of layers in this novel, and there is a wonderful nod to To Kill a Mockingbird, which I truly enjoyed. I definitely recommend this installment, but I am looking forward to Eddie being back in New York and facing his more “traditional” type of cases.

I’m going to start off by saying that I don’t think this book was for me. I love a mystery/ thriller but I do get a little spooked when it gets too creepy. Unfortunately, most of this book is from the POV of a District Attorney who loves sending people to death row. The writing was very vivid and I felt as if I was right next to the poor man who was wrongfully convicted frying in the chair. I, personally, couldn’t stomach being in the mind of the twisted DA but I think there is an audience that would very much enjoy it! I also found the lawyer’s perspective super interesting.

**3.5-stars rounded up **

The Devil's Advocate is the 6th-installment to Steve Cavanagh's Eddie Flynn series, and it's the 3rd-book that I've read in the series thus far. I'm having a lot of fun. They keep me so engaged and guessing like nothing else. This series does indeed follow Eddie Flynn, a criminal defense attorney, as well as his team, as they investigate, work and defend various cases in and around New York City. Or at least, that's what I thought, until this case...

In this book, Eddie actually gets called away from the city in order to work a death penalty case in a small town in rural Alabama. As you can imagine, this is quite a culture shift for our city boy, Eddie. Andy Dubois is facing death, accused of killing a young lady that he worked with at a diner. Eddie believes Andy is innocent and that he's being railroaded by the local DA, Randal Korn, a man known for counting his death penalty convictions like notches in his belt.

From the moment they arrive in town, Eddie and his teammate, Harry, are met with cold shoulders, and various obstacles making them aware that their presence in town is not welcomed. Nevertheless, they push on. A man's life is on the line and it's gonna take a lot more than what these locals are dishing out to scare Eddie away. In just a week, Eddie and his team need to overcome this corrupt system and find the real killer before time runs out for Andy.

The Devil's Advocate is another really fun case with Eddie and his dynamic team. I enjoyed how this one gets Eddie out of his comfort zone in NYC and into the deep South. This one didn't feel as psychological as the other 2-books I've read in the series. It focuses more on small town corruption and flaws within the criminal justice system in general, but I thought it was a nice change of pace.

There was also a lot more involvement with officials from the Federal system, which was interesting. I feel like I've seen a whole new side of Bloch, one of Eddie's valuable teammates. She's one of my favorites, so it was nice to see her built out a little more. This is the kind of case that will absolutely get your blood boiling. It actually had me on the edge of my seat too, because it felt very dangerous for Eddie and his team. You never want to be an outsider in a situation like this. I feel like Cavanagh did a great job of building that intensity and making it feel believable. Sadly, corruption isn't just in fiction, and numerous lives have been affected by it in cases much like this.

I particularly enjoy the courtroom elements, but honestly, they're all just so compelling. They're fast-paced, easy to read and wicked entertaining. As you can tell, I'm really looking forward to picking up the rest of the books. Thank you so much to the publisher, Atria, for introducing me to the Eddie Flynn series and providing me with copies to read and review. I highly recommend these books for people who love intense Legal Thrillers!

Eddie Flynn is back again! I read this not realizing it was part of the series, and I have already read ones that were written to be next in the series, but it didn’t really make a difference. This can absolutely be read as a standalone book or in order. In this one, Eddie is asked to help with a case in which Andy is being accused of murdering a girl, and the prosecutor is requesting the death penalty. Eddie has a good feeling Andy didn’t commit this crime, but the prosecutor is known for getting the accused on death row..this wasn’t my favorite in the series. It seemed to move a little slower than his other books, but overall it was still decent. If you like courtroom thrillers, check this one out!

The Devil's Advocate by Steve Cavanagh is an exciting installment in the Eddie Flynn series. About 25% into the novel, the storyline began to feel very familiar. After a quick google search, I learned this is a re-release of a previously published novel. It's been a while since I originally read The Devil's Advocate, so it was still as entertaining as the first read. I don't typically revisit novels, but Eddie Flynn is so entertaining I made an exception this time. Looking forward to the 9th installment due to release later this year.

Many thanks to NetGalley, Atria Books, and Steve Cavanagh for an advance copy (of the re-release) in exchange for my honest review.

Just as expected, I loved this one. I love the world of Eddie Flynn and as a girl that loves Law and Order and shows like it, I eat this kind of book up. I love that each scenario Eddie ends up in is different but has the same found family aspect. Can’t wait to read even more of the series!

Steve Cavanagh does it again! Just when you think the twists and turns of a Cavanagh novel have reached their pinnacle, he raises the bar and sets a higher standard.

Cavanagh’s sixth book in the Eddie Flynn series is that new standard. Devil’s Advocate follows Andy Dubois, an innocent man on trial for the murder of a young girl. As the evidence seems to pile up against Andy, Eddie Flynn steps in to shed some light on the case.

Courtroom drama at its best. Cavanagh is a master at building suspense and keeping readers on the edge of their seats. Devil’s Advocate is no exception.

Thank you to Atria books for providing this book for review. All opinions here are my own.

I feel like I have a book hangover after reading The Devils Advocate. I was biting my nails in anticipation to find out what happened.

There are many things to like about this book. I really like Eddie as a protagonist and his band of misfits that work with him. I love the courtroom action. The beginning was rough for me because of the gratuitous violence, and had it been the first book I've read by cavanaugh I read, I might have stopped but I'm glad I didn't. In the end, it was a satisfying, gripping read.

This was my second Eddie Flynn book and I can safely say I am now hooked! I am new to legal thrillers but this series made a fan out of me. I love the main characters (Eddie, Kate, Harry, and Bloch) even more as I learn more about them. I look forward to continuing their story in future books!

I did find the beginning of this story a bit slower and it took me a few days to get into it but after about 30% I read the rest of the book in one afternoon! I literally could not put it down and I loved all the twists and turns. This story was very dark💀but extremely well done in my opinion. 4⭐️

Thank you so much NetGalley and Atria books for this copy!

Loving this series and it just keeps getting better! Mr. Cavanagh keeps me on my toes with each and every addition. Keep em coming!!!!!

If you keep knockin' on the devil's door, sooner or later he'll invite you in.

And Eddie Flynn and his team will sip from tea cups embellished with skulls and crossbones. Just don't swallow, Eddie.

The Devil's Advocate takes us to new stompin' grounds way outside NYC. Eddie has been encouraged to represent a young man accused of murder in Sunville County, Alabama. Eddie and his law partner, Kate, will be certified to do just that through the back door of the FBI. He'll bring along Harry, a retired judge, and Bloch, his investigator. This mix will be challenged to the hilt where law and order has completely different goals in this neck of the woods.

Skylar Edwards is a chemistry major at the University of Alabama. She's working at Hogg's Bar as a waitress to earn extra money. But Skylar won't make it home that night after her shift. She's found murdered not too far away. Andy Dubois, a fellow worker at the bar, is accused of her murder. The facts don't matter to Buckstown. Sheriff Colt Lomax has already locked Andy up under some dire circumstances. Randal Korn, the DA, has notches on his belt for the death penalty. And will Andy survive the lockup let alone the court trial?

The Devil's Advocate is #6 in the Eddie Flynn Series by Steve Cavanagh. It can certainly be read as a standalone. It was originally published in 2021 and is being re-released 8/5/25. This is a wickedly good series with non-stop action and well thought out storylines where Cavanagh reigns with his deeply analytical mind.

The Devil's Advocate is an emotional read. Cavanagh goes way over the fence with situations of Man's inhumanity to Man. There's one character who almost bears the mark of the beast on his forehead.......Evil personified. Prepare for that. It's not for the squeamish. But in the scheme of things, we live in a world where justice is doled out differently and Lady Justice often turns her back completely. But now Eddie is on the case of his lifetime and, believe me, he and his whole team are at the business end of a long gun aimed at them. Stay tuned.

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley for an honest review. My thanks to Orion Publishing and to the talented Steve Cavanagh for the opportunity.

Absolutely obsessed with Eddie Flynn’s series. I read so fast that I couldn’t stop. It was so many emotions that it had you crying, angry, even laughing. Truly recommend this read for sure! Thank you NetGalley for this great opportunity!

4.5 stars rounded up to 5
I liked that this was not a whodunnit in a typical sense and i liked the twist at the end.
It was a little over complicated (which I tend to think is the case for most of this series) but otherwise a 5 star read!