I would like to thank Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book
I have read all the Eddie Flynn books and this one is the best so far.
There is a murder which is witnessed on a wealthy street and someone gets set up to take the blame.
Eddie in the meantime has a previous case he has worked on and ends up with a bounty on his head.
Eddie has to work against the odds to try and identify the true killer as well as avoiding his own death.
Mr Christmas wow what a character I don't know if I should look over my shoulder if someone mentions Marlon Brando

Once again Steve Cavanagh has come up trumps with another outstanding novel involving Eddie and his team, including Clarence the dog. Corruption, murder, cover ups, you name it, all encompassed in a really clever storyline.

Highly recommend!

My thanks to NetGalley and Headline for giving me the opportunity to read an advanced digital copy in return for an honest review.

Really impressive thriller. Cavanagh is one of the best court room procedural thriller writers around. Eddie Flynn, conman turned lawyer, is defending a man he believes to be innocent of the murder he is charged with, Despite the weapon being found in his house and with his DNA on it. Super plotting and dialogue with a great supporting cast. Top notch thriller writing.

I have been a fan of Steve Cavanagh for years and I especially love the Eddie Flynn series. Witness 8 is the 8th book in the Flynn series and it did not disappoint. I honestly don't know how Cavanagh comes up with the plot as the level of intricate detail in the twists and turns is phenomenal. The ultimate page turner!

This is my fourth Steve Cavanagh book and it proved to be of similar style and substance to the others. A decent plot in a well used American thriller genre. I thought Rose was a good character but overall I was only mildly entertained.

Steve Cavanagh welcome to the auto-buy list!
I absolutely loved this book, I could not put it down, the world around me was completely ignored in favor of having to know what happened next! The twists and turns in this story left me guessing the whole way through - just when I thought I had figured it out, it was flipped and I was back to the guessing game

Well well well what a rollercoaster ride you think you know what's happening then the next thing it goes in a completely different direction.
Read all his books fantastic author
Don't know what to read now

Thank you netgalley, Steve Cavanaugh and Headline

I was super excited to start Witness 8.

Having read many of Steve Cavanagh's novels before, although not in order I may add, the blurb sounded so good on this one.

It did not disappoint. I was gripped straight away and once again the author has pulled off a great, intense and well rounded nove.

Witness 8 is number 8 in the Eddie Flynn series, personally I dont feel that you have to read them in order as I do feel they are somewhat (or can be classed as) standalone novels.

Eddie Flynn is once again on the case of a murderer and it is as gripping as they come.

We also meet nanny/maid Ruby, who has been a witness to a murder (or so we think) and Eddie is defending an innocent person after being accused.

Brilliantly written and was unputdownable for me.

Can not wait for the next novel from Steve Cavanagh.

Thanks to Netgalley, the author and publisher for allowing me an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

A new Eddie Flynn, what can I say? The mixture of a legal thriller along with plenty of murders. Yet, interesting and sympathetic characters
A compelling read

Thanks to Netgalley for a digital copy of this book

Eddie Flynn is an ex-con man now working as a defence lawyer who has an ex-cop, an ex-FBI investigator and an ex-judge on his team! Obviously the DA will have no chance when pitted against them and sure enough we first see Eddie getting a young driver acquitted from false charges brought against him by New York’s finest i.e. the NYPD. But in doing so Eddie makes himself a target for the corrupt ex-cop who runs all the NYPD scams. This then forms a backdrop for the rest of the story as Eddie defends a complicated murder case.
Eddie and his pals have to use all the con tricks that Eddie knows to get the case against his defendant dismissed while avoiding multiple hit men trying to complete the contract that has been put out on him.
A complex and enjoyable plot that Steve steers the reader through with a very easy writing style.

Steve Cavanagh’s Witness 8 is a thrilling legal drama that kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. Eddie Flynn, the charismatic and unconventional lawyer, has no limits in fighting for his clients.

The plot is well crafted, filled with twists and turns that kept me guessing until the very end. Cavanagh blends legal intrigue with suspenseful storytelling, the courtroom scenes are tense and gripping, while the subplots add depth and complexity to the narrative.

Eddie Flynn is a character I could grow to love. His quick wit, sharp mind, and unwavering determination make him a truly compelling protagonist. The supporting cast is equally well-developed, adding layers to the story.

If you’re a fan of legal thrillers, e.g. Connelly’s Lincoln Lawyer, or simply looking for a gripping read, Witness 8 is a very good-read.

Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. I cannot recommend this series highly enough. I was hooked from start to finish and I'm hoping we'll hear more of a certain character in future books. 5 stars from me.


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 thoroughly enjoyed this book. Eddie Flynn is a reformed con man turned lawyer and is hired to save a rich man from a crime he didn’t commit. The only problem is his nanny says he did and is the surprise witness. Who is lying? Very gripping and will have you reading until the end!

i like stwve cavanaghs eddie flynn novels been following since the beginning so always look forward too reading them and this one did not dissapoint it was full of interesting characters and twists and eddoe doing what eddie does.

Once a resident in Manhattan’s West 74th Street, Ruby Johnson now finds herself having to work as a nanny and maid to the same people she used to class as her neighbours. On her way home one night, she witnesses a murder and reports the crime to the police, naming the killer. There’s a problem, however, the name she gives is not the name of the killer but that of a totally innocent man who now find his life turned completely upside down. It is up to his lawyer, Eddie Flynn, to prove his innocence while also finding out exactly what Ruby hopes to gain by her lies…

Steve Cavanagh has done it again with another superbly written, tense plot featuring the conman turned lawyer, Eddie Flynn. These books have become one of my most eagerly anticipated of each year and the author never lets me down. This is definitely the case with Witness 8 which is one of those books that can definitely be described as ‘unputdownable’.

One of the things I enjoy about Steve Cavanagh’s books is that he has a knack of constantly throwing in curveballs as you read. There are not many authors that could start a book with a murder yet leave you not really caring about who committed it!

Ruby is a fascinating character with a backstory that we are only partly privy to. This adds to her mystery and makes you wonder why she is intent on causing problems for a family who appear to have offered her nothing but kindness. I really enjoyed how the author built this up, leading us towards finding out Ruby’s true motives as the book neared its end.

Eddie is his usual clever self but it is the array of supporting characters that make this book what it is – I just wish I didn’t keep worrying that one of them is going to meet their maker!

If you have never read a Steve Cavanagh book, I cannot recommend them all highly enough.

And just like that, Eddie Flynn, conman turned lawyer, is back with a vengeance. Flynn has been hired to defend a paediatrician accused of murdering a neighbour who is known to have had affairs with several of the people who live on the street. His nanny, Ruby, who, until her abusive father lost all of their money, used to live on the street witnessed the murder, but is determined to let her employer take the blame for reasons known only to herself. As the story unfolds, we begin to understand her motive... or do we?

This was a cleverly written book with great characters and tightly woven plot. I found this impossible to put down. If you haven't read the Eddie Flynn books then start now, I promise you, you won't be disappointed.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 great stars for Mr Flynn but mainly for Ruby and Mr Christmas who are the real stars of this book. Mr Christmas needs his own book!

It’s a typical Steve Cavanagh book - but in a good way - short chapters told from different pov’s and all the characters engaging and interesting.

A woman is murdered in her own home on one of the wealthiest streets in Manhattan. A young woman witnessed it but an innocent man is on trial.

Eddie Flynn & his team take on the case & soon work out things aren't as they seem on West 74th St. A race to not only defend their client but also to untangle what is going on, this book will not let you put it down easily!

Steve Cavanagh is the king of twists & one of my new favourite authors over the last few years.

Brilliant author I have read all of Steve Cavanagh’s books, and the Eddie Flynn series is one of the best series I read in a long time. The top notch lawyer post conman is an excellent character and his team are brilliant.
I would recommend anyone looking at this book to read the whole series!
This storyline is complex with lots of twists and turns. A woman murdered, hit men, corrupt police and a few psychopaths thrown into the mix!
The ending is good, a lot more to come I hope

Thank you to NetGalley and Headline Books for letting me have the opportunity to read Witness 8 by Steve Cavanagh. Love the Eddie Flynn series and this book is right up there. You just gel with Eddie and his team and once you start reading you can't put it down. Looking forward to the next installment.