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Witness 8

Eddie Flynn, Book 8

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Witness 8

By: Steve Cavanagh
Narrated by: Adam Sims
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WHAT IF THE ONLY WITNESS TO A MURDER IS MORE TWISTED THAN THE KILLER?

'The very definition of a page-turner!' IAN RANKIN
'Enthralling' SUNDAY TIMES, THRILLER OF THE MONTH
'Steve Cavanagh's twists hit you between the eyes. You never see them coming' ANTHONY HOROWITZ
'This guy is the real deal. Trust me' LEE CHILD
'A thriller that never pauses for breath and sends a shiver down the spine. It is a thrill ride that is impossible to put down' DAILY MAIL

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...

'Steve Cavanagh writes the best hooks in the business' MICK HERRON
'A legal thriller at its very best. Cavanagh weaves mischief and mayhem with every intricate twist of this fantastic plot' THE SUN
'A fantastic thriller writer' MARK BILLINGHAM
'A masterclass in thriller writing. Absolutely superb' M. W. CRAVEN
'Steve Cavanagh's ability to keep a thriller plot singing along is second to none. The best legal thriller series since Michael Connelly's Mickey Haller novels' VASEEM KHAN

The award-winning, Sunday Times Top Five bestseller returns with a brand new thriller featuring the unforgettable Eddie Flynn.

* Kill For Me Kill For You was number five in Sunday Times hardback fiction chart on 6th August 2023.

Praise for Steve Cavanagh:
'Unputdownable' ALEX MICHAELIDES
'An absolute page turner' SHARI LAPENA
'Will keep you guessing until the very end' IAN RANKIN
'The ultimate treat for crime fiction fans' JANICE HALLETT
'Books this ingenious don't come along very often' MICHAEL CONNELLY
'An absolute humdinger of a thriller - fiendishly clever and totally compelling.' TM LOGAN
'Gripping' THE SUN
'If you read the first eight pages you'll be hooked' THE TIMES
'The real magic is in Steve Cavanagh's hypnotic storytelling power' SUNDAY EXPRESS
'Cavanagh is a genius... page-turning stuff' EVENING STANDARD
'A masterclass in misdirection' THE GUARDIAN
Crime Crime Thrillers Murder Suspense Thriller & Suspense Exciting Fiction

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Critic reviews

The very definition of a page-turner!
Steve Cavanagh's twists hit you between the eyes. You never see them coming
An enthralling mix of whodunnit, courtroom, drama and workplace comedy, which other authors might have seen as job done. Yet Cavanagh ... also gives Ruby her own storyline and lays on a fun, Coenesque subplot about rival hitmen competing to bump off Eddie, further enriching an already multilayered legal thriller.
A masterclass in thriller writing. Absolutely superb (M. W. CRAVEN)
Steve Cavanagh writes the best hooks in the business
This guy is the real deal. Trust me
A fantastic thriller writer
A great author
A thriller that never pauses for breath and sends a shiver down the spine. It is a thrill ride that is impossible to put down.
The real magic is in Steve Cavanagh's hypnotic storytelling power
Cavanagh is a genius
A legal thriller at its very best. Cavanagh weaves mischief and mayhem with every intricate twist of this fantastic plot.
An epic legal drama

Cavanagh is able to inject new life into the familiar tropes of the thriller genre. He also knows that like any movie or song worth its salt, a book needs a good opening to hook the audience in, and Witness 8 has a great one ... The only drawback of Witness 8 is how quickly you'll fly through it and then be left impatiently awaiting Flynn's next outing.
Steve Cavanagh has made a thoroughly appealing character our of Eddie and it is impossible not to root for him, whatever he does. The ingenuity of the lawyer's planning and the skill with which he executes his scemes are among the highlights of this fast-moving, funny, touching and occasionally horrifying tale. Cavanagh writes with a light hand and a quick wit.
Another rollercoaster of a ride
Gripping stuff
Dark and dazzling
A masterfully crafted legal drama ... Cavanagh delivers a gripping tale of intrigue and courtroom tension ... with his trademark twists, complex characters and relentless pacing, this will keep readers on the edge of their seats.
A deadly game ensues in this dark, dazzling crime thriller
The Eddie Flynn novels go from strength to strength. Steve Cavanagh's ability to keep a thriller plot singing along is second to none. In Witness 8, Eddie and his crew find themselves embroiled in another adrenalin-fuelled, scorpion-by-the-tail legal rollercoaster. The best legal thriller series since Michael Connelly's Mickey Haller novels.
All stars
Most relevant
I enjoyed this ‘episode’ in Eddie Flynn’s life. His exude and daughter are strangely not mentioned?

Another great book in the series

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I loved all the characters despite some being so evil but you can’t help feel sorry for Ruby - this really was the best of all Eddie Flynn for me - I did not want it to end- keep them coming Steve!!!

Unbelievably clever

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It was so difficult to turn off this audiobook but work and sleep are important! Such an enjoyable performance, I love Adam Simms voice and I love the Eddie Flynn books so it's a perfect combo... the only issue is... when will the next one be released.......

Loved every chapter

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Another great Eddie Flynn novel from a terrific writer. Lots of sub plots going on and a general great read/listen. Can’t wait for the next one! Come on Steve, surely you can knock these out monthly?!! 😂

Love it!

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another cracker. had me on the edge of my seat. loved it
gutted it's finished

loved it

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