Eddie Flynn series by Steve Cavanagh -> Restarting September 10th, 2025

[Melanie]

This high-octane legal thriller from the international bestselling author of Kill for Me, Kill for You follows a highly successful lawyer who is hiding a deadly secret.

He’s won every trial…because he’s behind every murder.

Ambitious District Attorney Randal Korn lives to watch prisoners executed. Even if they are not guilty.

An innocent man, Andy Dubois, faces the death penalty for the murder of young girl. Korn has already fixed things to make sure he wins a fast conviction. The one thing Korn didn't count on was Eddie Flynn.

Slick, street smart, and cunning, the former con artist and now New York lawyer has only seven days to save an innocent man against a corrupt system and find the real killer.

In a week the judge will read the verdict, but will Eddie be alive to hear it?

[megs_bookrack]

To Ch 5, or Pg 47: Ooo, I'm intrigued by this one. (view spoiler)[It looks like Eddie and Harry are headed to Alabama to help out with this death penalty case. It sounds like there is a lot of corruption in this town, including missing and possibly murdered Defense Attorneys. I'm super excited to get into this one! (hide spoiler)]

[megs_bookrack]

To Pg 143: This is the kind of case that will absolutely get your blood boiling. There's so much corruption and Eddie and his team have been (view spoiler)[railroaded since the second they arrived in town. I am really glad that Kate and Bloch were able to go down there too. I fear they're all in a great amount of danger, but if they stick together, hopefully they won't come to actual physical harm. (hide spoiler)]

[megs_bookrack]

To Pg 172: I know it's a long shot, but now that (view spoiler)[Lomax's wife has passed away, Korn won't have such control over him. Maybe he'll start to do something right in regards to this case in honor of his wife, who considered him to be a good man. You better start acting like it, Lomax! (hide spoiler)]

[megs_bookrack]

To Pg 225: Well, shoot, there goes (view spoiler)[the hope of Lomax turning sides and helping them. (hide spoiler)]

[megs_bookrack]

Done! This was a good one. It wasn't as Psychological as the other two I have read in this series, leaning more into (view spoiler)[small town politics, corruption and white supremacist groups, but it was still very well done. I particularly like the courtroom elements of these stories. This one had a very high body count too, especially towards the end. (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha]

ugh, sorry. hubby is headed out for a business trip so I got caught up in getting him all ready!
plan to start this one tomorrow!

[megs_bookrack]

Trisha wrote: "ugh, sorry. hubby is headed out for a business trip so I got caught up in getting him all ready!
plan to start this one tomorrow!"

It's such a fast read, you'll fly through it!

[Melanie]

I'm planning to read Fifty-Fifty this week and then I'll jump over to this one.

[megs_bookrack]

Melanie wrote: "I'm planning to read Fifty-Fifty this week and then I'll jump over to this one."

Fifty Fifty is soooo good! I can't wait to see your thoughts, Melanie. I hope you have fun with it!

[Trisha]

I'll try to jump in on this one when you do! I've finished 50/50 but am trying to get caught up with other ones and planned to come back for this one too!

[Trisha]

Okay, I plan to start this one on 6/8!

Melanie, did you get to Fifty-Fifty? Does 6/8 work or was there another day that would be good?

[Melanie]

Trisha wrote: "Okay, I plan to start this one on 6/8!

Melanie, did you get to Fifty-Fifty? Does 6/8 work or was there another day that would be good?"

I did get to Fifty-Fifty last week. And 6/8 is great, I hoped to read this sometime next weekend so that works.

[Trisha]

running behind again.
pushing this one out to 6/15! I'll be back!

[Melanie]

I'm planning to get to this before the end of the month.

[Trisha]

I don't know why I'm struggling to get started on this one so much! lol but I really am planning to start 7/5!

[Trisha]

hahaha!! STILL struggling! Have this one penciled in for 7/16! really hoping I can stay on top of things so this date stays and I finally get this done! lol

[Trisha]

nope, I'm behind and prepping to go camping
so I'm pushing this one out to 7/30. if I can get to it sooner, I definitely will!

[Melanie]

I'm still behind but I'm determined to get to this before it releases!

[Melanie]

Ok failed on the by release date thing but still hoping to read this one this month.

[Trisha]

Melanie wrote: "Ok failed on the by release date thing but still hoping to read this one this month."

hahah!! Me too, dang it!! When were you thinking of starting? maybe together we can get this one read!

[megs_bookrack]

Reset the thread! I'd love to see both your thoughts on this one. I love this series now, and just got the upcoming one on audio from the publisher!

[Melanie]

Trisha wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Ok failed on the by release date thing but still hoping to read this one this month."

hahah!! Me too, dang it!! When were you thinking of starting? maybe together we can get this o..."

My hope is to read it next weekend, probably Saturday? Let me know if that works for you. My schedule is flexible.

[Melanie]

megs_bookrack ((struggling to catch up)) wrote: "Reset the thread! I'd love to see both your thoughts on this one. I love this series now, and just got the upcoming one on audio from the publisher!"

It's a great series! I ended up buying all of the books so I can read the ones I missed. Somehow I've read books 4, 5, & 8 but not the others so I need to remedy that.

[Trisha]

Melanie wrote: "Trisha wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Ok failed on the by release date thing but still hoping to read this one this month."

hahah!! Me too, dang it!! When were you thinking of starting? maybe together we..."

Next Saturday - it's a plan!

[Melanie]

A day late but I started this!

Chapters 1-19
(view spoiler)[
This is really good so far. I think Eddie is in way over his head with this case as it seems like this whole town is corrupt. I'm pretty sure this Pastor character that actually killed Skylar is the deputy Shipley. Got a bad feeling from him. And now he's killed the original lawyer's secretary which is going to make things a bit harder for Eddie and the others. I like how Kate came in and dismantled the arrest/hearing against Eddie. They were not happy to be taken to task by a woman.
(hide spoiler)]

[Melanie]

Chapters 20-38
(view spoiler)[
Damn that fake out where the Pastor stabbed someone in an SUV and you think it's Harry definitely got me even though I've read a later book in the series and knew Harry was still alive. I'm glad they managed to get Andy out on bail, the whole sleight of hand thing with the money was very well done. So Eddie and his team now have confirmation that the sheriff is corrupt so I'm interested to see how they use that to bring him and Korn down.
(hide spoiler)]

[Melanie]

Chapters 39-57
(view spoiler)[
Ok so maybe Pastor isn't the detective, I still think he may be the killer though. And Korn has gone off the deep end. He knows Andy is innocent, he has a video of the actual killer, and he killed the sheriff to stop him from telling the truth. I like how Eddie and the others are handling the case, they're doing well despite the deck being stacked against them. I do wonder how they'll expose Korn and get Andy declared innocent.
(hide spoiler)]

[Melanie]

Finished!

Chapters 58-77
(view spoiler)[
I love how it was the juror Korn tried to blackmail over his land that ultimately brought everything to light in front of the judge. And the way Korn just absolutely failed at trying to frame Eddie was great. I was not expecting the governor to be Pastor, that was such a surprise. I'm glad everyone was dealt with and Andy was proven innocent. This was another great entry in the series.
(hide spoiler)]

I definitely need to read the other books in the series soon.

[Trisha]

hope it's good so far! I plan to start tomorrow!

[Trisha]

19 chapters / 31%

(view spoiler)[ I agree, great start
but man, it's terrible being in the head of the bad guys - all the terrible ways they think and the things they say
I hate, in the beginning, when the bag guys get so many wins. So glad she was able to take them to task and is now trying to get the case moved and the confessions thrown out

and I love that we know the phone is in someone's car - probably Shipley (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha]

39 chapters / 55%

(view spoiler)[ I agree! I forgot the other one was after this, not before. I really thought it was Harry! but at least they gave those bodies back.
I hate that they didn't call in the FBI right then and there. That would have shook all this up AND dropped the law down on all their heads.

I also hate that I feel like 100% of this stuff would change if more people around there would hit record or "go live" when they get pulled over or even just having cameras around their house. It's wild they didn't set up cameras (front and back) on the cars as soon as they rented one, bought one, anything. think of all the conversations, threats and sketchy stuff they would have!

anyway. . .I guess we'll see how they fight this deep of corruption. Even turning the jury - just awful on all levels (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha]

57 chapters

(view spoiler)[ wow, it really does seem like Korn is somehow their right hand but not actually a part of it??
it's odd that Shipley made the prejudice gross statement about "those people" and Korn was a little shocked but okay with it (like he wasn't part of the group). hmmm. . .

and I'm glad they are calling in the FBI but why did they inform them that way? it's odd - I hope there is a plan since the people that are going to attack are the people who are supposed to protect. Yikes!

I agree, really like how they are handling the case - trying to outmaneuver. although what will happen with the juror now? did Flynn set her up to be tampered with so they can catch korn? hmm (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha]

and I'm done too!!

(view spoiler)[ wow, I agree - the governor wasn't even on my radar! I loved the author's note - that gave us the inspiration and tied these things to real events and people - in at least an "inspired" way

so glad everyone made it out - although I was so sad they killed Francis and his whole family - just to try to frame him for a terrorist attack.

and wow, the murders in the back of the suv - I was shocked he killed them so quickly

Eddie Flynn is such a fun, court procedural read. I like how the plots are always unique and interesting (hide spoiler)]

this was another great one!!

[Trisha]

Do you want to flip this to a series read? I have the next one in the series too!

oh, and it's funny! which ones have you read?
I've read 5, 6, & 8
and now I have 9 lol
maybe we should read 1 & 2 sometime! 🤣😂

[Melanie]

Trisha wrote: "Do you want to flip this to a series read? I have the next one in the series too!

oh, and it's funny! which ones have you read?
I've read 5, 6, & 8
and now I have 9 lol
maybe we should read 1 & 2 ..."

Sure, I'll switch the thread tomorrow when I'm on my laptop (it's a pain to do on my phone). Do you want to set it for a specific date or to just start immediately?

I've read 4, 5, 6, & 8 so far. I do own all of the books as of a couple weeks ago so I definitely need to read the ones I missed. I read this series so out of order 4, 8, 5, then 6. But that's the order I got ARCs of the books so couldn't be helped.

[Carrie]

Oh I found one! Will be starting this one in next day or so

[Trisha]

Ooooh thank you Carrie! I completely missed Melanie's comment!!

Um, I'm open and can work to get any of the ones we missed! I'm open for starting at 1 but I'm open to just doing the ones we have ARC's for - so 9!

I'll leave it up to you!

[Carrie]

@Trisha I am completely good with either way. I can find 2 4 5 and 6 without trying too hard. Would you want to start with the Defense? I see the .5, The cross doesn't come out until November.

[Melanie]

I updated the thread to a series read and just used today's date for it.

[Melanie]

I'll probably start with book 1 (The Defense) since even though I have the ARC for book 9, it doesn't come out until March which should be enough time to read the books I've missed.

[Carrie]

Perfect I’ll find book 1

[Trisha]

I'm good with 1. off to find it!

[Carrie]

I've started The Defense earlier this afternoon.

[Trisha]

I'm planning to start tomorrow - my audio from the library just came through!

[Carrie]

through 5-(view spoiler)[ His poor baby girl. She has to be so scared, her daddy sure is...and going to court with a bomb on also. ugh. (hide spoiler)]

[Carrie]

Through 23-(view spoiler)[ well well well this guy has some serious tricks up his sleeves. His “manipulation” of the witnesses words was awesome (although I have to say it sucks because we know he is guilty and should get justice). I loved how he used faith in his jury persuasion, unfortunately I don’t know if it was legit or not.

He seems to really love his daughter and knows his past regressions have messed that relationship up. To call her every night in rehab to read to her is a nice start and saving her from bad men if she is not screwed up forever is an even bigger one.

I know he doesn’t get killed by the Russian mob because there are sequels lol. So now to sneak out… (hide spoiler)]

[Carrie]

Through 39-(view spoiler)[ That was some pretty sneaky math with the cash to get Anthony not to talk during the trial. What is Eddie going to do with his remaining million?

For the story, I like all the tricks up his sleeves, but still makes me think about real likfe and how our justice system can be manipulated just like this (hide spoiler)]

[Carrie]

through 56-(view spoiler)[ I don't think Volchek fully believes Eddie that he is being double crossed even after seeing what was in the false bottom of the case. He has to help him save his daughter. (hide spoiler)]

[Carrie]

Finished-(view spoiler)[whew, that got intense at the end. I can't believe that they blew up the courthouse though. Eddie Flynn is pretty creative. Even for a conman, he has some skills. Can't wait to see what all he gets into over the next books. Should be pretty exciting series. (hide spoiler)]