Thirteen

TH1RTE3N by Steve Cavanagh Eddie Flynn #4 Suspend belief here and there while enjoying the twists and turns provided in this legal thriller as you watch Eddie Flynn, once conman now lawyer, defend an innocent man while the true killer sits on the jury. Told from the viewpoint of both Eddie Flynn and Joshua Kane, the serial killer, this story gives you insight into the thinking of both men as they play a deadly game. Kane’s game is always lethal and one should NEVER trust him while Eddie is a man with a moral compass that points true north. As a person who often reads the end of the book before the middle I was still surprised a few times in this book. I kind of liked that aspect although I couldn’t quite believe that a serial killer would be quite as highly evolved and capable as Kane was in this book...even an intelligent killer would not be able to accomplish all he did in his twisted killing, maneuvering and all the rest. That said, the story was well written and kept me reading as I waited to see what would happen next. Not having read the first three books in the series wasn’t a huge problem but I did wonder at times what had happened to separate Eddie from his wife and daughter, what his conman past was and whether or not he would end up in a relationship with someone in the future. Did I enjoy this book? Yes Would I read more in this series/by this author? Yes Thank you to NetGalley and Flat Iron Books for the ARC – This is my honest review. 4 Stars

I'm normally so good at checking things like that out before I read ... I hadn't realised when I started this book that it was actually book 4 in the Eddie Flynn series. I'm normally so good at checking things like that out before I read the book. I hate reading books that are part way through a series, I love to get to know the characters from day 1. That said, I don't think it took to much away from the reading experience I had. Eddie Flynn seems like a great character, the author has done brilliant with him. I enjoyed the pace of the book, the way the story flowed, a very clever plot. The writing is first class here. I loved the idea of the killer hiding on the Jury, but couldn't understand how that would work, yet it did, it worked brilliantly. Eddie is defending a hollywood superstar after he is charged with the murder of his wife and bodyguard. The tension and adrenaline running though this book makes it one hell of a thrilling ride. A ride you won't want to get off. There is so much more going on in this book, I fear going on about it to much as i'd end up giving something away and spoiling it, and we don't want now. So what I will say is, it is well worth reading, pick it up and see for yourself. I now feel I need to go back and read the other books, then give this one a re-read in the correct order. I managed to read this book over the course of a day and a half. I with so many damn good books around at the moment it's a wonder I ever get chance to do anything else. I look forward to reading more from this author

This is one of those rare times that you dont see what the plot twist could possibly be..fantastic read, kept me up all night.