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Welcome back Eddie Flynn. I really love this series. I enjoy the way Eddie Flynn and his team work out their investigations. Flynn is an ex conman, so he knows how a cons brain works. And, uses this knowledge to his advantage.

Diving into an Eddie Flynn series is like having a family reunion. It's time to catch up on how the regulars are doing and obviously see if they will get their defendant out of jail.

I say this all the time, it's best to read a series from the start so that you can get to know the regular characters better. Their traits, their quirks and just how they gey along with each other. That way you become invested in their lives and want to know if they are fine or not. I'm being very vague there 😉

Witness 8 focuses on Ruby Johnson. She has witnessed a murder. The done thing would be to report it. But, not for Ruby. She sees a way of cashing in on this. And, she plays a very deadly game. Eddie and his team are defending the person that Ruby claims to be the murderer. Who will come out on top?

And, if you think that is enough to tend with. Well there's someone out there a bit cheesed off with Flynn. Will he survive?

Witness 8 was a well paced thriller. And I am very chuffed with myself that I actually figured out a key piece of evidence before the brains of Flynn and Kate 👏🏼

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Every year I look forward to a Steve Cavanagh novel. However, more than that I REALLY look forward to an Eddie Flynn novel!!!
This one was just as amazing as the rest. I cannot say too much without spoilers, so all I will say is the way that Steve makes me believe someone is doomed and pulls at my heartstrings in many different ways …. I can’t express it .. I love him and hate him for it at the same time and this is why I love reading these novels.

Any new reader will be hooked and any long standing reader will feel at home again.
All I can say is thank you Steve, you never fail.

Loved the addition of Mr. Christmas. I can see him and Gabriel Lake pairing up in the future. That would certainly be entertaining,

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The first Steve Cavanagh book I have read and although my favourite genre this book did not really inspire me. No doubt fans of Eddie Flynn will love this book though. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the chance to ARC this book.

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After devouring my first novel by this author (Kill For Me Kill For You), I was eager to read another. Witness 8 is easily read as a standalone with an excellent, suspenseful plot. The backstory given for the multiple POVs is thorough and made me feel like I knew all of the characters. Such an intense read and I will definitely continue with this series. I loved Eddie & his team. Excellent writing and attention to detail - highly recommend!
Thank you to the publisher for the opportunity to read this advanced copy. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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What can I say ,Steve your the best .I absolutely love Eddie Flynn ,he's the guy you want on your side.An amazing story that just kept on giving.Twists and turns,one red herring after another.A wild ride but the greatest story of Eddie so far.

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As always with Steve Cavanagh books I was immediately hooked by this book and I just had to find out the truth.

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This is another great Eddie Flynncase, where we glimpse a softer side to him (occasionally). Set in wealthy NYC this has a domestic/suburban noir feel with Ruby the nanny/housekeeper who witnesses a murder. A wealthy surgeon is accused and Eddie is his defense as his life slowly unravels.
There are other interesting characters - Mr Christmas who is obsessed with Marlon Brando- and the outcome is never clear. It will keep you guessing long into the night!
This reads well as a stand alone if you haven't read any others in the series. Loved it.

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Yet again Steve Cavanagh takes us into Eddie Flynns world. I cannot tell you how many times I laughed out loud and then Oh No!!. I totally love these books which are cleverly researched and beautifully written. Just when you think it's all over Edfie is there to the rescue in his indomitable style. Full of twists and turns and the ending is brilliant. Hope to hear more from this gentleman who I will not name. Fabulous. Thanks Steve. I can't wait for the next one.

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I couldn't wait for another Eddie Flynn adventure and it, definitely, didn't disappoint. It's a fast paced story that takes you around Manhattan and it's full of action. I loved it and now I am waiting for the next Eddie Flynn story, it feels like it's never enough.

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Another amazing Steve Cavanagh book. I love Eddie Flynn and hs collegues and this book didn’t disappoint. I was gripped from the very beginning and couldn’t stop reading until I had finished. As always lots of twists and turns, Who did what, and why. The main protagonist Ruby was an easy character to dislike and I loved Mr Christmas. I was rooting for Eddie all the way through with a price on his head, no spoilers from me. They really should make Eddie Flynn into a Netflix series.

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I’m not sure how the title fits into the book itself however I absolutely LOVED it.

The twists and turns kept me wanting more and I was so disappointed when it finished.

Identifying Ruby’ real reason for doing what she did wasn’t something I was expecting. The whole story fitted together perfectly, was well written and with likeable characters.

10/10 from me!

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I really enjoy Steve Cavanagh's writing but I always take his stories with a grain of salt
A lot of what happens seems a bit too out there, but because everything is so well written, I do not mind it one bit!

Ruby and Mr Christmas were both fascinating characters and I really enjoyed the plot twist!

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Another great addition to the series!

There's so much going on at the same time that it's not immediately obvious as to how it'll all link together. I really liked how all the sub-plots connected together and that the full story was wrapped up by the end.

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On her way home from nannying duties on the exclusive West 74th Street in Manhattan, Ruby Johnson glimpses a chilling scene through a neighbor's window: a murder. Ruby knows both the victim and the perpetrator, but instead of reporting the truth, she devises a cunning plan. When she finally calls in an anonymous tip, she deliberately distorts what she witnessed.

Enter Eddie Flynn, a former conman turned lawyer, who steps in to defend the innocent man wrongly accused of the crime.

What a thrill ride! I devoured this book in less than 24 hours. Cavanagh masterfully builds tension, with short chapters that accelerate the pace, especially towards the climax, that kept me reading late into the night.

The plot is ingeniously crafted, with twists I never saw coming.

Eddie, Harry, and the gang are back, and I couldn’t be more thrilled. I love this team - their camaraderie, affection, and the lengths they go to protect one another.

Eddie is a brilliant protagonist who takes no prisoners and always has an ingenious escape plan, even when his straight-talking nature lands him in trouble.

The plot is compelling, featuring a fantastic villain I loved to hate. On the surface, she appears to be a lovely, helpful girl, but beneath the mask, she's a scheming sociopath. Despite the numerous characters, each has a distinct voice in the multi-POV narrative, making it easy to follow. Mr. Christmas is a standout character; I liked him a lot.

Witness 8 is the eighth installment in the Eddie Flynn series and already one of my favorites. This series just keeps getting better. Out on August 1st (UK), I highly recommend picking it up.

A huge thanks to NetGalley Headline for the advanced copy – all opinions are my own.

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Whilst the storyline was good and kept me entertained, I really struggled with the writing style. There were quite a few POVs, which were difficult to keep up with - it felt like no single POV / character was explored in depth, and more like they covered too many characters too thinly. I don't think this is Steve's best work.

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Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

I have never been disappointed by an Eddie Flynn book. I love the characters and the twists and turns

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I’ve read a couple of Eddie Flynn novels such as Fifty Fifty, Thirteen and Devils Advocate and I loved how clever, cunning and calm Eddie Flynn is. I was hooked the whole way through with the tense storyline, amazing courtrooms scenes and gripping twists throughout. A must read for anyone who enjoys every different side of the law!

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If you haven’t read an Eddie Flynn story, you don’t know what you’re missing, Steve Cavanagh has created such a vibrant and plausible character; a former conman turned lawyer who takes on the most hopeless cases. I’ve read and enjoyed most of the books in the series and really enjoyed every one. The character develops each time and he suffers loss along the way, but this works well as a standalone.

Plotting, as always, is incredible. So many characters and a couple of basic plot lines are intricately interwoven. Fast paced to the point I was literally breathless more than once…Flynn lives on the edge and takes the reader with him as he teeters. Brilliant storytelling. It doesn’t get much better.

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Wow I loved this book, corrupt cops, hit men and an innocent man fighting for justice, what is there not to like. Eddie Flynn is a great character and I liked the way Steven Cavanagh finds a way for Eddie to manipulate the scenario before him in such a way that he gets people to trip them selves up and end up helping his clients. Although this is book 8 it works well as a standalone but I've enjoyed it so much I am going to go back to the begining to find out whay made Eddie Fly become Eddie Flynn.

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Told over 3 Parts and a variety of perspectives. Eddie Flynn ruffles a few feathers when defending a recent case in the courts, which has resulted in a price being put on his head for his demise. Taking on a new case, this making the case more challenging when trying to keep himself safe in the process. Eddie has a very different, often risky way of getting results with the help of a great team.

A page turner from beginning to end, a definite should read.

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