Another fantastic Eddie Flynn novel by Steve Cavanagh. As a fan of the Eddie Flynn series I was not disappointed. So many twists and turns to keep it exciting, you won't want to put it down. One of my 5 ⭐ reads this year, of which there have been few.

Don't hesitate to read this one, you'll love it!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I am a huge mystery / thriller fan and was very excited to read this book and it really didn’t disappoint me. The twists and turns in this book keep you on the edge of your seat. I really did not expect the ending. Go and read this book I devoured it in an afternoon.

Ruby Johnson is the hired help to the ludicrously rich families on West 74th Street, which effectively makes her invisible.

On her way home from work one night, she sees one of the neighbours being murdered.

She knows both killer and victim.

But she doesn't tell the truth to the police...

Which is why Eddie Flynn needs to defend the innocent man accused of the crime - and find out why Ruby lied.

Utterly, utterly brilliant

This was my first time reading the Eddie Flynn series – and now I'm feeling excited, because now I have a whole series to read! I love it when that happens. I read this just after reading Helen Garner's real-life courtroom drama, This House of Grief. So I was certainly in the right headspace. Witness 8 presents an original twist on a case, as the eponymous witness isn't everything she seems – and is quite a match for our Saul Goodman here. There's heaps of tenterhook moments, and insights into rich people's lives (the super-rich). All building to a meaty reveal!

Somehow each Eddie Flynn novel is better than the - utterly brilliant- predecessor, and I'm running out of superlatives to describe how incredible this series is!!
The Eddie Flynn series is npt a simple legal thriller, but instead combines a mix of incredible legal elements with a gripping psychological narrative where a very dangerous young woman, is playing a dangerous game with the legal system.

This eight Eddie Flynn novel has a very and high octane storyline, where Flynn is not just trying to prove his client innocent - against some tremendous odds, but also negate a 'price on his head' that plunges the whole team into trouble.
As always, we meet some memorable characters and through their slow introduction to Flynn, the various elements of the storyline are neatly weaved and tied together. The pacing is fantastic and while these slower moments, such as meeting Mr. Christmas for the first time, add to the tension and ramps up the pace as we k ow this character will be influential throughout the story.
Despite the dark subject matter of the storyline, there are plenty of lighter moments due to the awesome grandstanding and his skills as a con artist.
Do yourself a favour and read Witness 8 now!

Firstly thank you so much to the publisher for an w-arc of this book. The Eddie Flynn series in my favourite series of all time. I adore Steve Cavanagh’s writing and the stories he crafts. Witness 8 was no exception, a wonderfully intricate plot with so many side stories going on that all came together so well in the end. I couldn’t put this book down! A fantastic read!

Steve Cavanagh is new author to me but having read/heard such wonderful reviews both online and via my book club I was keen to get my hands on his latest offering. The book is part of the Eddie Flynn series, but luckily for me, it reads well as a standalone as the author gives enough back story details for the reader to fully engage.

Eddie Flynn has a colourful background – a conman turned New York lawyer, and at times, I found I had to just get on board with the pretence of the situation (it is a work of fiction after all), and I found that I enjoyed the courtroom drama elements very much. However, I did find the constant shift between the multiple viewpoints distracting, and this also made it hard for me to become invested in any of the characters. In addition to this, the plot is repetitive, and the pacing is slow. I have no doubt this book will be a huge success – but sadly, it’s not for me.

Thanks to Netgalley and Headline for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Eddie Flynn is back defending a brain surgeon against murder charges. We know that his son's nanny, Ruby, who is not the murderer, set him up to take the fall, but we don't know why, who really did it, or how Eddie will get him off. Meanwhile, Eddie angered some crooked cops in a previous case and now there is a hit out on him.

As usual, lots going on in this Eddie Flynn novel. These novels are never really about who actually committed the crime, but how Eddie and the gang will unravel the whole mystery. This is fast paced, clever and tough to put down. I so look forward to a new installment in this series every year and I am never disappointed. I love Eddie and the whole cast of characters. Another great read from Steve Cavanagh.

Fantastic book. Had me hooked from page one. Highly recommend. Another classic Steve Cavanagh, you have no idea what is round the corner.

As I started this book I felt doubtful. The chapters are focussed on different characters and i found it difficult to engage with any of them.
As I worked through the story I became more involved and really wanted to know what happened next.
In common with many American novels there are some very American comments and facts which a British reader may not understand eg “black top” which i think refers to the road! On occasion, the reader has to assume the meaning as suggested in the context.
As I approached halfway I was very engaged with the characters and really wanted the lawyer to win the case. His background was interesting too. I loved the past conman idea!
There are good character sketches describing the very different members of the team. Very enjoyable.
Recommended

OK, so I tried. I really really tried to slow my reading of this book down and pace myself to enjoy it slowly. Needless to say I did not succeed slowing down but enjoy it! I love this series and the characters! I didn't feel like there were a lot of twists in this one but the ones that exist are great! More than the twists, I really enjoyed the way Eddie cons his way through complicated situations, reading about his creative strategies is always a hoot and the highlights of this story. Love all the characters in Eddie's crew and was definitely surprised by the ending.

Thank you NetGalley and publishers for the ARC!

I’m a big fan of Steve Cavanagh’s Eddie Flynn series, about a con-man turned hotshot New York lawyer who creates courtroom theatre to win his cases, but of course has a heart of gold and will only defend those he believes to be innocent, as well as being accomplished with sleight of hand and street brawling. Yes, it’s total wish-fulfilment, and you have to suspend disbelief, but the court drama is always riveting, until the last couple of novels in the series, which have taken a downward turn. At least The Accomplice was only forgettable, but I was properly disappointed by Witness 8. It felt hastily thrown together compared to earlier Eddie Flynn novels, with little of the intricate legal material that I most enjoy, and the scattergun switching between so many different viewpoints was distracting. Sadly, Cavanagh’s writing has taken a downward turn too, and it suddenly feels like he’s writing down to his reader, which hasn’t been the case in the past. Witness 8 also relies on some really hammy, repetitive plot twists regarding secondary characters. Sadly, I’m starting to wonder if Flynn has run his course. This feels more psychological thriller than legal drama, and Cavanagh might be better off turning to more stand-alones - I enjoyed his recent Kill For Me Kill For You.

New York gangsters and a vindictive girl. There are murders, Neo-Nazis, dodgy lawyers, money laundering and a girl who talks to a long-dead cardinal's portrait. Then there's a hitman called Mr Christmas. Part crime, part courtroom drama, this is a fast-paced and twisty tale. Another great read by Steve Cavanagh, once you get your head round where everyone fits in.

I loved this book, I think it's his best yet! We rejoin Eddie Flynn and pals who are defending a man accused of murdering his neighbour in a seemingly impossible to win trial. As with all his books there's plenty of action taking place outside the courtroom too.

It's a fast paced thriller with plenty of twists that will leave you unable to put the book down until you reach end. A must read. A couple of new characters have been introduced who I suspect/hope we'll see in future books.

The intriguing description of this book is what drew me to it. I have not read any books by this author before, but after reading Witness 8, I will be sure to rectify that.
This is so much more than your usual legal story of guilty/not guilty. There are several threads to the story, with characters that are unique and memorable.
When I realised that Eddie Flynn had appeared in previous books, I was worried about stepping into the middle of a series of books, but I needn’t have worried. The story stands alone, and while there are clearly references to previous stories, they did not affect the flow or impact at all.
Thank you for allowing me to read and review this book. I will now be looking for previous titles!

This series just gets better and better! Eddie’s back and doing what he does best, using his wits to defend the innocent. The characters are so well written I even found myself rooting for the antagonists, Ruby and Mr Christmas. Brilliant storyline, intriguing characters, twists galore, what more could you want?!
Thank you Netgalley, Headline and Steve Cavanagh for this ARC.

Another cracking lawyer/court room drama with depth of character, and a simulating story draws you in and wont let go, its not a John Grisham and stands alone in style. Let me share a few lines from the book:
Murder was always personal. The more Mr Christmas delved into Flynn (our Lawyer) and his history the more intriguing he became. Flynn was a man with a foot in two worlds, a gifted trial lawyer , but his past even more intriguing, son of a small time grifter excelling as a con artist he practically inherited a life of crime.
How many trial lawyers can bring the best of both worlds to court and get away with it. Just read it.

This is my unbiased review thank you publisher and the author for a free pre published review copy.

My first Steve Cavanagh read and it did not disappoint! I’ve seen his name everywhere for a few weeks now and I was so excited to be able to review this book. I finished it in 1 sitting, I totally devoured it! I love the suspense and how fast paced it was. I love a good thriller and immediately bought 2 more of his books to try out.

I’ve long been a fan of Steve Cavanagh and Eddie Flynn and so I eagerly await every new installment with bated breath. I really enjoyed Witness 8, I found I couldn’t actually put it down at times. This series has real heart, with recurring characters that you end up quite invested in as well. I love the way that the author can create such a tangled web of stories that all intermingle without ever giving anything away in relation to the threads of the others. I’ll never not recommend this series and Witness 8 is an excellent addition.

Eddie Flynn is an ex conman turned lawyer, he states there's not much difference in the two roles. And in this latest novel he certainly needs to keep his wits about him as a contract is placed on his head.
Ruby is a babysitter and cleaner for the wealthy on 74th Street, a street she knows well as she was brought up there before her dad lost all their money.
John Jackson and his wife Alison employ Ruby to look after their 7 year old Son. Their life implodes when he's accused of the murder of a neighbour, Maggs, when Eddie is invited to take on the case all the stories are entwined.
This is a great series but can be read as standalone, Eddie doesn't work in a standard way expected for lawyers, his shady past gives him access to characters that assist him in sometimes underhand tactics, but if he feels his client is innocent then he goes above and beyond to keep them out of jail. I love the books, they're fast paced and unputdownable.