The follow up to THIRTEEN and FIFTY FIFTY: The Devil's Advocate (Eddie Flynn Series)

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What isn’t alive and well are the many men convicted of crimes, here, by its prosecutor, Randal Korn. Wow! Author Steve Cavanagh writes excellent legal/crime thrillers and has surpassed himself with this terrific, edge-of-your-seat, powerful, pulse-pounding novel. The fast-paced plot kept me riveted, but it was necessary to take short breaks to catch my breath and find that my heart was pounding. The suspense and tension kept rising at a rapid pace within a malevolent setting. Now the difficulty in writing this review is, I am scared I give anything away but what I will say is, this book is a bloody rollercoaster! There was a point when I literally cried out 'noooo', i had my head in my hands thinking it was all over then there was a twist and a turn. I have no nails left!! I am actually exhausted after reading this!! I love the characters and in this one Kate, Harry and Bloch are much more evident, there’s less Eddie in the courtroom and although it’s great they have a larger role it’s the courtroom and Eddies performances I enjoy. If I’m honest as it builds to the end it feels as if it falls way too easily almost toppling like a row of dominoes. I do enjoy it but not as much as the last two which were five star reads.

Meanwhile Eddie’s predecessor, the local defense attorney, has disappeared and Eddie has to dig deep to keep himself and his team safe from the constant threat of menace that lingers everywhere. Eddie has to take on a case that seems impossible to win, with DNA evidence, a witness, jury tampering and even his and his teams lives threatened. Randall Korn , also called as “ King of Death Row” is Eddie’s biggest challenge till now in his whole career. The guy has a weird fascination with death penalties and the fact that he has never lost a case and has sent more people to death row than any other district attorney in history (115 convictions in 17 years) is really insane and intimidating. In fact, one out of every twenty of the death row occupants, in the U.S. was put there by Korn-as he has NEVER prosecuted a murder without calling for the death penalty, he has never been successfully appealed and he’s never lost a case.They call him the King of Death Row. Randal Korn has sent more men to their deaths than any district attorney in the history of the United States.

I will drop any (and every) book for a new Steve Cavanagh. I will read until my eyes are hanging out of my head and I will love every minute of it! So you can imagine my reaction on being chosen as one of the first 100 reviewers to be granted access to the new Eddie Flynn via NetGalley. It went a bit like this 😲😁👏🏻🙌🏻💃🏻🎉 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. Though, this is still a 4⭐️ read, I didn’t enjoy it as much as past work-as Eddie Flynn and his clever cross examinations are what make the series so entertaining! We weren’t in the courtroom nearly long enough for my preferences! Then usual wonderful Eddie Flynn characters and lot twists are there, for sure. But it’s all overshadowed by everything else.The Devil’s Advocate is the 6th book in the Eddie Flynn series featuring the ex-con man turned brilliant defense attorney. He, along with his ever-growing team of professionals, are charged with leaving New York City and taking a small-town Alabama courtroom by storm. This is a story that’s designed to get your blood boiling as injustice is piled upon racism flat-out criminal behaviour. It’s yet another stunner that continues to mark the series as one of the best modern legal thriller series out there. This is the celebrity murder trial of the century and the defence want one man on their team: con artist turned lawyer Eddie Flynn. When it comes to bad guys, Korn is about as evil as they come, he even gives off a subtle aroma of death and decay. He looms as the ultimate adversary for Flynn and his compatriots. Not only that, it appears he’s got an ally in the form of a man who calls himself The Pastor and it seems he’s as ruthless as Korn and tends to provide help at unexpected moments in this most unorthodox legal thriller.

But as usual Eddie never gives up, the court scenes are fantastic, and amongst all these thrills and jaw dropping events we also have humour. Honestly, I found this guy very interesting. His obsession with death penalties, his aura, the way he didn’t get off by physically killing people but by killing with his legal power really made me wonder and want to know more about him. He has had a tragic past which makes sense but I’m glad what happened to him later cause he had it coming. The Devils Advocate is yet another exciting thrilling story involving the wonderful Eddie Flynn and his small team. Each time I start Mr Cavanagh’s latest book I think he can’t do any better than the previous one, every time he proves me wrong, as he certainly did with this tour de force. With The Devil’s Advocate, we’ve reached book six in Steve Cavanagh’s highly acclaimed series featuring New York-based con man-turned-attorney Eddie Flynn. And hold onto your hats folks, because this time Eddie has left the Big Apple behind! But one of these women is lying. One of them is a murderer. Sitting in a jail cell, about to go on trial with her sister for murder, you might think that this is the last place she expected to be.Steve Cavanagh has written another Eddie Flynn story that provides a believable plot with a variety of characters who have many facets and needs. These characters, helped along with some pointers and events from the author that keep America's current and historic racial troubles in view, give a cross spectrum of small-town life through the eyes of financially struggling families and businesses where close-knit (or everyone knows everyone's business) community and big personalities rub along within Mobile county, Alabama. Many thanks to Net Galley, Orion Publishing Group, and the author for a chance to read and review this book. All opinions are expressed voluntarily. This could be a very dark story with a very dark ending, but character really is key and when it comes to bringing a trial to life, Eddie flynn really is in a class of his own. He never plays things completely straight, always acting in the best interest of his clients, of course, but willing to push the boundaries of professionalism on occasion, especially if it gets him the result he wants, even better if it unsettles his opponents. He is straight talking, sarcastic, the king of sleight of hand, and very astute. His moral code is unshakable, and he feels the weight of responsibility for his friends and, especially this time, his client. He’s a fantastic character, and with a good portion of the story told in his voice, it’s just as well it’s a pleasure to spend time in his company. All the evidence points to Robert's guilt, but as the trial begins a series of sinister incidents in the court room start to raise doubts in Eddie's mind.

I kid you not, I literally jumped for joy when I was chosen as one of the hundred to receive a netgalley arc for this book! So thank you so much to netgalley, the publisher and Steve Cavanagh! Another memorable case which is sure to be a winner amongst fans of the series. It kept the tension, the outrage and the fear high from start to finish. About the Author Eddie's not a man to be coerced into representing a guilty client, but the FBI have incriminating files on Eddie's wife, and if Eddie won't play ball, she'll pay the price. Shooting or stabbing someone wasn’t the same for Korn. Too animalistic. Korn killed using the power of his office, and his mind, and his skill. And that gave him more pleasure than he could ever have imagined’ This is Steve Cavanagh at his best😌(not me saying this every time he releases a new book BUT ITS TRUE!) I can always trust on Steve to bring something new and unique with his new releases everytime. Steve is one of my favourite all-time authors and probably at the top of my list when it comes to mystery/crime thriller genre. There’s just something about the way he writes, his wit, his delivery which makes me wanna worship the ground he walks on.

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Taking Eddie out of the city adds a new dimension to the story. The setting of Alabama adds a level of tension that’s hard to explain – a god fearing, gun loving, historically, very racially divided state. I’m not sure there could have been a better place to set the story. That is not to say that all of the locals have been painted in a negative light and there are many who are willing to step up and be counted when they see corruption in pay, no matter which side of the racial divide they stand on. But it is a kind of tinderbox situation, that small town vibe, the suspicion of big city outsiders, and that undercurrent of extremism that feeds throughout the story which stems from a point of some very thorough research and total authenticity. This case, imo, was the toughest case Eddie has ever had and he has to give his best and put on his favourite suit to prove Andy not guilty. Some facts… More white people are on death row than any other race or ethnic profile, more white people kill white people than any other race. A few states account for over 50% of the total number of people on death row. Also, Mr Cavanagh you are an evil man, my husband jumped out of his skin as I was reading and suddenly screamed noooo!😱