The Liar: It takes one to catch one. (Eddie Flynn)

I recently discovered this series and promptly read them all because it’s that good! Make sure you start with the first book in the series The Defense because the author likes to bring back secondary characters for fun cameos. This book should be the third in the series. For some reason it’s not available here in the states so I had to order from the U.K. This book deals with a man accused of kidnapping and murdering his daughter. Like the rest of the series this book is an engaging court room novel with lots of outside action as Eddie tries to save his client. This novel introduces a couple of characters that will get lots of page time in the next book in the series Thirteen, which is an amazing read, so it’s worth reading this one first. This book has a lot of twists to it which makes for a great read and even though I saw them coming I still really enjoyed it. I am hooked on Eddie Flynn and really enjoying this series so makes sure you start with the first book before starting this series.

My favorite con man turned lawyer, Eddie Flynn, is back in this third installment. Like the first two, this one starts with an almost impossible situation and somehow Eddie comes out on top.He’s been retained by wealthy Leonard Howell. Lenny’s teen daughter Caroline has been kidnapped and he wants Eddie’s help to get her back.This one has a botched ransom exchange and of course a tense trial where all sorts of mayhem take place! There are FBI agents, some more trustworthy than others. Secrets and lies plus legal tricks make this one a tense but totally enjoyable read. There’s a fire and a dramatic rescue, Eddie can do it all!There’s also a side plot with Eddie’s mentor, Judge Harry, and an old case that is now under appeal.Steve Cavanagh writes courtroom drama so well that I was speeding through this one. I had a few things figured out but there was a final twist that made this even more of a winner for me.

Excellent series!!

Read them in order. I read 13 first. Went back and started at the beginning. Much better. It was pretty good. I was not totally surprised at the ending. But it was satisfying nonetheless. Very fast paced. In fact, too fast. Why can’t Cavanagh ever allow his characters a chance to relax over a cup of coffee or a drink. Or have a lesuirely bath or dinner. Everything is so frenetic- so rushed - breakneck speed. It gives me anxiety.

I loved this book! My only complaint is that it wasn’t available in Kindle format. Eddie Flynn is a great main character. Very clever and funny!

Steve Cavanagh's books are SO good! Very entertaining, fun, and have a great plot!! I've read all of them twice!!!

The author, Steven Cavanaugh, is an expert at weaving a story where you truly care about the main character. It’s a legal thriller with courtroom drama, action and twists. I highly recommend this book and his others, especially Thirteen which is also a legal thriller.

Couldn’t put it down… Cavanaugh never disappoints