Witness 8

Witness 8 by Steve Cavanagh is a pulsating legal thriller that grips you from the first page and refuses to let go. Set against the shadowy undercurrents of Manhattan's affluent West 74th Street, the story follows Ruby Johnson, a nanny and maid employed by the area's wealthy families. Ruby's intimate access to their routines and secrets places her in a unique and powerful position. One fateful night, Ruby witnesses the brutal murder of a neighbour. Knowing both the victim and the killer, she makes an anonymous call to the police, pointing the finger at the murderer. However, Ruby's testimony is steeped in deception for she harbours her own dark secrets. The line between witness and suspect begins to blur as it becomes clear that there's something deeply unsettling about Ruby Johnson. Eddie Flynn, a conman turned trial lawyer, steps into the fraught and dangerous world Ruby has entangled herself in. Assigned to defend an innocent man accused of the murder, Eddie faces a cunning and manipulative adversary in Ruby. As the deadly game unfolds, the narrative promises that this won't be the last murder connected to this enigmatic witness. 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

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 the 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