I don’t know quite how Steve Cavanagh manages to hit it out of the park with every book her writes, but he does!

Gripping, thrilling and tense, I loved it. Highly recommended.

I love Steve Cavanagh books and this was no exception

Gripping
Fast paced and addictive
I couldn’t put this book down

Well written
Great read

5 Stars from me

I absolutely love the Eddie Flynn series and have listened to the majority of them on Audible largely because of the excellent delivery of them by Adam Sim who completely brings Eddie Fly and co to life.

Steve Cavanagh has created a deeply likeable character in Eddie Flynn and is exceptional at making even bit players within his books feel like well rounded individuals. Back stories are hand crafted to be engaging, and the million side stories are all as compelling as the main story.

So much to praise in this book - there are hooks galore making this a very hard book to put down. Eddie and his loyal crew just get better with every incarnation and their own lives, loves and dramas feel like a natural part of the story. There are some other notable superb characters in Witness 8, not least of which is Mr Christmas.

I loved this book and cannot recommended it, and the rest of the series, highly enough. I hope the author has a few more Eddie books in him and I could easily see this series ending up as a TV series.

Ruby Johnson still refers to West 74th Street as ‘her street’ but Ruby no longer lives on this street and hasn’t for quite a while. Ruby used to live in the street with her mum and dad until her dad lost all their money. Ruby now lives with her mum in a rundown apartment. Ruby works for lots of people on the street - she minds their children, cleans and does as many jobs as she can. She knows every one of the residents and all of their secrets and she stores them all way for future use. On the way home one night Ruby witnesses a murder and she knows who the murderer is but she says it was some one else. Ruby has a grand plan to make lots of money and get as far away from the area as possible and she does what she can to make this money.

Eddie Flynn is a lawyer who used to be a crook- he represents the man Ruby said was the killer. Eddie isn’t afraid to bend rules to get the information he needs.

This is the first Steve Cavanagh book I have read and I really enjoyed it. Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book had such a brilliant plot line throughout! Has you thinking throughout and guessing, but I love how hooked it has you throughout!

Ruby witnesses a murder. She knows who the killer is so calls the Police but did she give the right name? Or does she have her own agenda. Eddie finds himself on the case of the accused killer and is soon embroiled in his own dramas but can the truth be found.

This was a real thrill ride and there is a lot going on. It did take me a while to get into the story but I was hooked eventually. There's various plots happening at the same time but they do eventually converge and balance. The characters are interesting. They all have their own flaws and darkness yet you warm to certain ones. I must admit I did come to like Mr Christmas in particular. Eddie is one of those characters who has quite the past and isnt the best. Yet you find yourself rooting and enjoying his methods. The ending was really good with a twist or two thrown in that I didnt get until just before it was revealed. A brilliant thriller.

Tried and tested formula from this author on his 8th book with the ever popular Eddie Flynn as chief protagonis, the Conman turned lawyer. A witness who convinces with deadly believability that the truth she makes up as she goes along makes her a credible witness . Convincing enough that her truth is the truth that results in an innocent man accused of murder. Three dimensional characters all players in a cat and mouse game in which the reader must suspend belief , enjoy the twists and turns as they roll off the page thick and fast in order to enjoy yet another nail biting conclusion from this popular author. Many thanks to author, publisher and Netgalley for this ARC.

Eddie Flynn returns with another edge of your seat rollercoaster of a story!

The Eddie Flynn series are some of my favourite books, as soon as an upcoming book is announced, it goes straight on my TBR and I wait with bated breath for its release. Witness 8 was no exception.

Whilst this instalment isn’t my favourite of the series, it is a fantastic book and Cavanagh has ensured that the twist is one that’s hard to see coming.

Overall, a really enjoyable story that I read in one sitting

In Steve Cavanagh’s latest installment of the Eddie Flynn series, the sharp-tongued trial lawyer and former conman faces a perilous situation. Not only is he defending John Jackson, a pediatric brain surgeon falsely accused of murder, but he’s also being hunted by several hitmen, including a mysterious figure known as Mr. Christmas.

The case begins when Ruby Johnson, a house cleaner, witnesses the murder of her employer, Maggs, in Manhattan. Ruby, however, is no ordinary witness—there’s something unsettling about her. After recognizing the killer, she retrieves the murder weapon and frames Jackson by planting the gun in his home, setting off a chain of events that throws his and his wife’s lives into turmoil.

Eddie and his skilled team, including law partner Kate Brooks and investigator Gabriel Lake, are pushed to their limits as more bodies turn up and the pressure mounts. The twists and turns in the case keep the suspense high, even if some familiar Flynn antics make an appearance.

Despite a few predictable moments, Cavanagh’s ability to craft engaging characters—especially Ruby and Mr. Christmas—ensures this thriller keeps readers hooked. Fans of the series will be eager for what’s next.

I love this series, and Witness 8 doesn’t disappoint. When you think Cavanagh can’t surprise you anymore, he somehow manages it. A real page-turner, and I’m looking forward to more Eddie Flynn.

Ruby Johnson, once a resident of Manhattan's prestigious West 74th Street, now finds herself working as a maid for the wealthy families she once envied. Her family’s fortunes were lost due to her father’s gambling, and his disappearance left Ruby and her mother struggling to rebuild their lives.

As Ruby cleans the opulent homes of her former social elite, she discovers a chance to change her circumstances forever. After witnessing a murder in one of the residences, she sees an opportunity to secure her future and her mother’s by manipulating the situation for financial gain. Ruby makes an anonymous call to the police, falsely implicating someone she knows.

Enter Eddie Flynn, a conman turned lawyer tasked with defending the innocent man Ruby has framed. Known for his unorthodox methods and willingness to bend the rules, Eddie is a formidable figure in the legal world. As Ruby’s plans unfold, Eddie must navigate a maze of deceit and betrayal to uncover the truth.

With intricate twists and a chillingly calculated antagonist, this thriller will keep you on edge from start to finish. If you enjoy a high-stakes drama with a cold, calculated villain and a reckless lawyer determined to uncover the truth, this book is a must-read.

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The first I have read by this author, and while it is a character from a series of books it was such a gripping read as a standalone. Gripping from the early chapters, with a good balance of twists and turns. A story of family, and what lengths people would go to when protecting those close to them.
I will definitely be reading more.

This is another cracking tale in an excellent series.

Eddie Flynn is a conman turned lawyer and is such a great character, as are his team. In this plot a woman who used to live in an exclusive area of New York, now working as a nanny / maid / cleaner sees a murder. However, instead of telling the police who the murderer is, she points the finger at an innocent man. What follows causes the disintegration of this man’s family and in the midst of the subsequent court case, Eddie has a contract taken out on him.

It’s fast paced and with twists and turns and I couldn’t wait to see how it all tied up; which it does, perfectly.

Thanks to NetGalley and Headline for the opportunity to preview.

4.5 ⭐️

Thank you so much to NetGalley for giving me an advanced copy of this book!!

This was my first book by Steve Cavanagh and it certainly didn’t disappoint! I didn’t know that this was part of a series of interconnected stand-alones so I am now so excited to get to the rest of them!

This book was fast paced and kept me engaged the whole way through. While certain parts were slightly cliche as often seen in this genre, I thought the twists and turns were great.

This would make a great book club book and would lead to many interesting discussions!

Below is the blurb

"Ruby Johnson is a nanny and maid to wealthy families in Manhattan's West 74th Street.
She knows their routines. Their secrets.
One night, on her way home, Ruby witnesses a neighbour's murder.

She knows the victim. She knows the killer.
She makes an anonymous call to the police and names the murderer.
But Ruby didn't tell the truth...
Because there's something wrong with Ruby Johnson.

Eddie Flynn, conman turned trial lawyer, must defend an innocent man accused of this terrible crime.
As Ruby's deadly game begins, one thing is certain.
It won't be the last murder this witness is involved in..."

I didn't realise till after I finished that there was a whole series of books based around Eddie Flynn so I am writing this review as a first time reader! So obviously this can be read as a stand alone story. Overall I enjoyed the book and got through it fairly quickly. Loved the character Mr Christmas, wouldn't want a visit from him. All the other characters around Eddie are well developed and felt realistic if a little cliche. I would recommend but I can't say how it compares to other Eddie Flynn books.

Thanks to NetGalley, publishers and author for an ARC of Witness 8.

This book is Steve Cavanagh at his finest. Reading about Eddie Flynn and his team had me on the edge of my seat, literally. This book has a tried and tested method and formula that works, the only difference being we know some of whodunit in this book. There were still surprises in every chapter though.
Highly recommend reading.

I’ve read all the Eddie Flynn books in the series and in my opinion they just get better with each book.
In his latest case, Eddie and his team are defending a man falsely accused of murdering his neighbour. As in all of Steve Cavanagh’s books we also see are told the story from the bad guys point of view, this being the “witness” Ruby who has her own agenda.
Fast paced and super exciting I highly enjoyed this latest book and definitely look forward to the next.

Witness 8 is such a fast-novel that has so many twists and turns along the way, it's near impossible to put down. We start off following Ruby who is a nanny and a cleaner to lots of families on this street where she grew up (but her family had a fall from grace), she knows lots of things that have been going on and she knows how to play things to her own advantage. One night she witnesses a murder and the novel goes from there. This is an Eddie Flynn novel so we also follow him and his team as they defend the man accused of murder but think there is more going on than they know. This novel requires suspension of disbelief but I didn't mind that as I was completely along for the ride. This was a fun read and I enjoyed it.

This was the second Eddie Flynn book I've read, and it was just as good as the first! I loved every page.
Ruby, nanny to many of the wealthy residents of West 74th Street in Manhattan, is a witness to a murder. Does she hide? Does she ring the police? Or does she do something else entirely?
This is a interwoven tale of murder, relationships, hit men, gang bosses and blackmail, and the reader will not be disappointed!
A well written, and exciting story, that will keep you on your toes.
A1

I'm a big Steve Cavanagh fan and this book did not disappoint. I really enjoy how he builds a story and incorporates the characters in a way that you're still surprised who did it and/or why!

I've recommended this book to various book clubs I'm in as a classic thriller story though the sometimes cheesy lines get a bit of getting used to 😂