Oh, yes! Eddie Flynn is back doing what he does best - defending seemingly impossible to defend clients, conning the conmen, and outrunning death on every avenue! A doctor is on trial for murder, a family man, with no record, who spends his days saving lives. Murder is the last thing you would expect, but there is a murder weapon, prints, and undercover witness 8 going against him. It seems to be an open and shut case. Cavanagh is the king of twists, and protagonist Eddie Flynn always manages to find a way to wrangle his clients through the impossible through novel thinking and a few tricks he has picked up along the way. Some favourites return to help him in the fight, including his friend and mentor Harry Ford, fellow atrorney Kate Brooks, his go-to investigator Bloch, and PI Gabriel Lake. The love-to-hate them villains of this piece are epic in characterisarion: Ruby Johnson; Mr Christmas and Angel chief amongst them. An absolute thrill from beginning to end. My read of the summer 2024. #witness8 #stevecavanagh #eddieflynn #headlinepublishing #netgalley

Thanks to netgalley for allowing me to review this book. Fewer things bring me joy as much as reading a new eddie flynn book, however it has been my least favorite book of the series because I felt there were too many things happening at once.

I was disappointed that this wasn’t as legal as his other books were.

Saying that I'm still looking forward to his next read.

This book was very much middle of the road, very standard as thrillers go, I wasn’t ‘delighted’ by it!

Read in one sitting as I was travelling but was actually a little disappointed as I’ve heard so many good things about this authors work but was left disappointed

As expected, another incredible addition to the Eddie Flynn series! If you’ve not read any part of this series - YOU'RE MISSING OUT!

Eddie Flynn, the conman turned trial lawyer returns to defend an innocent man accused of murder. However, the key witness is playing her own deadly game. With twist after twist, you won’t want to put this book down - I was on the edge of my seat constantly needing to know what was going to happen next.

The perfect balance of fun and thrilling with an ending you’d never predict! This might just be my new favourite Eddie Flynn novel (but then again… I say this every time Steve has a new release)

Steve Cavanagh knocks it out of the park once again with this new installment to the Eddie Flynn series.
Ruby is a nanny and maid to the wealthy families of West 74th street in Manhattan. She knows everyone's secrets and their routines and has access to their homes, often going unnoticed. When she witnesses someone on the street being murdered by one of their neighbours she decides to call the police.
Ruby doesn't tell the truth though because she has her own agenda and issues!

Eddie Flynn, conman turned defense lawyer and his rag tag assortment of staff and associates are on the case. As they delve deeper into the case, defending an innocent man on trial for murder seems to be the least of their worries.

As always Steve does a fabulous job of taking us on a roller coaster ride of a journey with a Eddie & Co and makes the book absolutely unputdownable. Right up the the end your heart is in your mouth as you read.

While this is book 8 in the Eddie Flynn series it could be enjoyed as a standalone but to truly appreciate the found family aspects of the series and nods to former cases I would 100% recommend reading them all.

Many thanks to the publisher Headline and Netgalley for providing a free digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Eddie flynn is easily one of my favourite characters ever created so I couldnt wait to get stuck in and as per usual, I was far from disappointed! Amazing writing, jaw dropping twists and it all just feels so believable! These aren't your average situations but they're brought to life in such a way that they feel real and I was on the edge of my seat throughout! A really good plot that was timed out perfectly and I'd happily class this series as a must read for any thriller fan! Even if you haven't read the series, this could be read as a standalone but I guarantee once you get into this world, you'll be working your way through the entire series the second you finish

This is the first book that I have readd by Steve Cavanagh...........what have I been missing ? what an inspired idea turning a con artist, who know all the tricks of the trade, into a lawyer who isn't afraid to use them.
"Something is wrong with Ruby Johnson", this has been said often, Ruby Johnson had once lived with her wealthy parents on West 74th Street, Manhattan, until her father gambled away all their money and then left Ruby and her mother alone, Ruby was now nanny/housekeeper to the people who were once her equals but now looked down their noses at her. Ruby is a complex character, she is devious, unhinged but intelligent and will do anything to keep her sick mother safe, Ruby saw her chance and she took it.
Witnessing a murder, Ruby planned to get innocent brain surgeon, John Jackson, accused of the shooting of Margaret Blakemore but little did she know that she would be crossing swords with lawyer Eddie Flynn or Edddie Fly as he was known to the undesirables in the area.
Eddie has to pull out all the stops in this one, he is up against corrupt police officers, a DA who is out to improve his election chances and conclusive evidence that all point to John Johnson.
I really enjoyed this roller coaster story, I love the complex characters, I loved the complex plot with it's twists and turns, I love how Eddie uses all his recourses to get the answers that he wants. this book had me reading long into the night, it has nail biting suspense, it made me laugh and it left me wanting to read more of Steve Cavanagh.
Thank you Net Gallery for this ARC, my review is totally voluntary.

If there's one series of books that I just can't get enough of it's Steve Cavanagh's Eddie Flynn series. The twists, turns, and just general entertainment levels are possibly my favourite in the genre. Witness 8 lives up to these high standards. Once again we join Flynn and his team trying to help the wrongly accused, while juggling the bullseye that Eddie seems to wear on his back. A great addition to the series, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Witness 8 is the latest Eddie Flynn novel from Steve Cavanagh. A woman in an exclusive New York neighbourhood has been murdered, and there is a witness. However, when the time comes, she identifies the wrong man as the killer. Who is she, and why would she do this?

This is the premise of the story, and is typical of a Steve Cavanagh novel, it is not a straight road to get to the answer!

I will be honest that I am a huge fan of Steve Cavanagh, and have read all of his books so far. I think Eddie Flynn is a great character, and his background makes it easy for the books to straddle two worlds - law and the criminal underworld.

I was lucky enough to attend a book launch by Steve Cavanagh for this book, and it was great! He is engaging with plenty of great stories to tell. He said that he starts each book with a simple premise and builds the story from there, and for this book, the premise was - imagine there was a witness to a murder, who chooses to implicate the wrong person.

I really enjoyed this story - the characters are interesting and layered, with enough grey elements to keep them interesting. Few of the characters are black and white - even Mr Christmas! I feel that the world is also quite fair - no one is immune to danger, which increases the level of suspense in the book. The premise is interesting and lays the groundwork for a really interesting story, with lots of different plot threads being pulled together throughout the story.

This could easily be read as a standalone, but I would absolutely recommend going back and reading all of the Steve Cavanagh books that are available - he is a deft writer that can bring multiple story threads together with skill and style, and always draws his tales to a satisfactory conclusion, even when there are points where it doesn’t appear possible for that to happen.

It has been enjoyable watching this series develop over time, and I am already anticipating the next instalment.

I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

So good to have Eddie Flynn back in this twisty, dark read.
A few 'Oh no, don't let this happen' moments, a lot of tension, delightfully complex baddies and sleight of hand from Eddie and crew.
A nice balance between backstory, courtroom drama and action. Thoroughly enjoyable!

5 STARS 5 STARS 5 STARS!!! This book was so good. The Eddie Flynn series is one of my favourites, it’s fast paced and there is never a dull moment. When I requested this book I was worried as I’ve still got a few in the series I haven’t read (I never want it to end so I’ve saved them 😂) but this reads so well as a stand alone or part of a series. I loved every single character and connected with them all straight away even if I’ve had a few years out from reading the series. If you’re looking for some court room drama, murder mystery and some mobster action thrown in as well, this is the perfect book for you!!

Excited to be back in Eddie Flynn’s world!

Ruby, a nanny and maid to the families of West 74th street in Manhattan witnesses a murder on her way home one evening.
When reporting the crime anonymously she lies and implicates one of her employees, John Jackson.
Eddie is working to defend Jack and figure out how and why the murder weapon was found in his house with his DNA on.
During the lead up to the trial and the trial itself, Eddie is in danger when a hit is taken out on him.

Eddie and his team have to work to figure out the real killer whilst dodging hitmen.

Fast paced legal thriller with some great and unexpected twists.

I really enjoyed this book. Every Steve Cavanagh book is fast paced, twisty and fully engaging and Witness 8 didn't disappoint.

Eddie Flynn is such a great character to read, as are Bloch and Harry

If you love the Eddie Flynn books, you'll love this one. The first chapter hooks you in for a fun filled ride.

Enjoy!

2.5/5. I’m disappointed I didn’t enjoy this one, as I’ve loved my previous reads from Cavanagh. This one felt like it was lacking suspense and the pacing was slow. I didn’t feel the urge to keep reading like I have with others and was a bit underwhelmed with the ending unfortunately. Hopefully the next is more up my street!

This is a fast paced thriller and courtroom drama about a man falsely accused of murder and how the amazing Eddie Flynn finds a way to prove his innocence. I will be reading more of the Eddie Flynn books. It is a very well constructed story by a very good author.

Unfortunately I had to DNF this one. I did enjoy Steve's writing style overall as with his other books that I've read but unfortunately the storyline of this one just wasn't gripping me enough and I found all of the different POV's a bit overwhelming.

Yet another brilliant Cavanagh novel with one of my favourite characters- Eddie Flynn. I've read every book in this series and each one just gets better and better. I've enjoyed this book even more than the very first one I read. Definitely up there with my favourite authors.

I could just keep this short and sweet and say Cavanagh nails it again. Eddie has a ransom on his head, and killers on his tail. Something bad happens to one of his misfit ‘renegade’ family. A family nanny with Machiavellian tendencies, weirdly befriended by a hitman with Santa pretensions. A sticky court case, an assortment of suspects, and Flynn and his team having to rely on their wits and street smarts to defend their client. Oh and keep Eddie from being assassinated…

As in every previous review for this marvellous series, Cavanagh pulls it pout of the bag again, in terms of tension, plotting, red herrings, nifty tricks and teases, and some first class reveals. I can tell you nothing more definitive about the plot, without revealing some crucial spoilers, but suffice to say, you’re gonna like this one. Very much. The characterisation is spot on, from Tony Two F… to sassy Denise, to the clinically focussed Kate, the wily Bloch, and series stalwart ex-judge Harry Ford. I am very intrigued by Gabriel Lake, and like his addition to Eddie’s merry if slightly dysfunctional band. There’s humour, drama, derring-do, more drama, and it’s just a great piece of storytelling. Another pitch perfect addition to this excellent series.

Loved it.

Highly recommended.

Witness 8 by Steve Cavanagh
Having read other Eddie Flynn stories I knew what to expect with a Steve Cavanagh thriller and this definitely delivered. A young woman babysits and cleans for a wealthy neighbourhood. She used to be a resident of these streets but her father’s gambling led to them losing everything. Now she watches, waits and plans.
One night she witnesses a murder and as sees the opportunity to manipulate the murderer. A local brain surgeon is accused of the murder and Eddie Flynn is employed to try and get him off. The police have what appears to be solid evidence against him so what can Eddie do for the man and his family?
Meanwhile Eddie has annoyed the wrong people and a contract is put out on him and many people race to fulfil the hit. This is a fast thriller and if you have never read any of the Eddie Flynn novels this will be entertaining but if you have read the other novels you will be able to have a greater understanding of the characters and their roles and you will also have a great deal of fun reading them.
I wholeheartedly recommend the novel and will be suggesting it to my various book groups. Many thanks to the author, the publishers and to Net Galley for the opportunity to read the book in return for an honest review. If I could i would probably rate it 4.5.

I love the Eddie Flynn series. The complex cases, the con man turned defendant lawyer with always a trick up his sleeve, the twists that you won’t see coming, and the suspense that keeps you on the edge of the seat from start to finish.

In Witness 8, Eddie has a new case. Ruby Johnson works as a nanny and maid for the rich and wealthy of an exclusive residential street in New York. One night, while returning home from a babysitting job, she witnesses the murder of one of the residents. She makes an anonymous call to the police, but she doesn’t tell them what she really saw. The man accused of the murder is a renowned surgeon and Eddie and his team are convinced of his innocence, but it is going to be difficult to prove it when the gun used for the murder is found hidden in his closet and his fingerprints on it. In the meantime, Eddie’s life is in danger after a group of corrupted NYPD officers puts a price on his head.

I love the character of Eddie. He takes on cases only if he’s convinced of his client’s innocence and fights for them with everything he has. He doesn’t mind getting his hands dirty, often using the skills he acquired in his previous life as a conman. I also found quite interesting the character of Ruby. She is smart and devious, often playing on the fact that she is underestimated and simply considered invisible as one of the help, so people don’t notice what she is planning until the end. Quite a complex character that I hope we’ll see again in the future in this series.

Fast-paced, intriguing, and very suspenseful, Witness 8 is another fabulous addition to this addictive series.