Thirteen

By: Steve Cavanagh

Narrated by: Adam Sims

Length: 11 hrs and 23 mins

Publisher's Summary

The serial killer isn’t on trial. He’s on the jury. 

It’s the murder trial of the century. And Joshua Kane has killed to get the best seat in the house - and to be sure the wrong man goes down for the crime. Because this time, the killer isn’t on trial. He’s on the jury.  

But there’s someone on his tail. Former conman turned criminal-defense attorney Eddie Flynn doesn’t believe his movie-star client killed two people. He suspects the real killer is closer than they think - but who would guess just how close?   

Praise for Thirteen:

“A brilliant, twisty, ingeniously constructed puzzle of a book. Steve Cavanagh pulls off an enviable premise with panache.” (Ruth Ware)    

“Outstanding - an intriguing premise, a tense, gripping build-up, and a spectacular climax. This guy is the real deal. Trust me.” (Lee Child)

“A dead bang BEAST of a book that expertly combines Cavanagh’s authority on the law with an absolutely great thrill ride. Books this ingenious don’t come along very often.” (Michael Connelly)

©2018 Steve Cavanagh (P)2018 Orion Publishing Group

You don't have to read the previous books

***Just to address this to start off, i have not read/listened to the two previous books in this series. I was assured by the publishers on a Facebook post that this can be read as a standalone. I never once felt like i was missing out on something.

This book was so good!!! What a clever bad guy this was! Very smart so that makes this book even better. I am definitely going to read the other two in this series because I like Eddie Flynn and I'd like to know more of his story! I have a feeling by the way it ended, that another book will be coming up.
I highly recommend this one! Whether you have read the previous two or not!

Narrator: Adam Sims was PERFECT for this book!!!!!! Great job!!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

4 + 4 = 5

Slow start but soon it was lightening fast. There are so many moving pieces, but Cavanagh's technique of using two different story tellers at once kept the plot and the characters clear.

First the reasons for 4 stars. There was something about the reader that grated on me (and so the 4), especially in the beginning, but ultimately his skill at voice differences and pace made him almost become lost in the story. As to the story, I am a trial lawyer and usually don't like legal fiction. The flaws in the trial portions of this tale were sometimes just too much for me to ignore. This book was no exception, so 4 stars.

But somehow, even with these flaws (or maybe because of them) this book really stood out. The premise, the killer on the jury rather than as the defendant or even a witness, is pure genius. His method for getting on the jury was methodical in its approach and complex in its performance. All the time while I was saying to myself "that could never happen" I never really quite convinced myself. And some of the events of the trial were so far fetched they never really could have happened. But I found myself setting these defects aside in favor of just enjoying the ride, and oh my, what a ride. Bad cops, grizzly murders, dazzling prosecutor, wizened old judge, and a star defense attorney with a checkered past. We've heard it all before. But never blended so skillfully into such a captivating yarn.

And so, defects aside, this is one of the best books I have ever listened to. So 4 + 4 equals a 5 star book.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Best book I’ve ever listened to on audible.

Hands down the best book I’ve listened to or read in years. I can’t even think of a close second. It’s that good.

If you’re anything like me and you look for hours trying to find something worth listening to, look no further - this is it. I’ve listened to all types of thrillers, mysteries, suspense, legal, psychological, etc. Some of the best books have slow parts, or pointless filler, but not this one. It is crazy good.

The narrator is even stellar. Nothing forced, or obnoxious accents poorly done (you know those when you hear them), this is just right.

Be warned - don’t start listening to this if you have anything important to do in the near future that won’t allow you to listen.

You’re welcome.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I hate legal mysteries

There is a vast wasteland of mysteries released during the last few months. This was a welcome reprieve. This is well worth a credit. Buy it enjoy it, spend the whole day and night listening to it. Thank me later.

8 of 10 people found this review helpful

This is a great listen!

Love the character Eddie Flynn, intriguing plot, great performance. Look forward to to the next Eddie Flynn.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Excellent!

love this author. PLEASE BRING HIS other books to the us!! Although I did guess the bad guy, I loved every minute of this

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Best series character since Harry Bosch

Steve Cavanaugh/Adam Sim are brilliant. Eddie Flynn is such a strong, likeable, heroic, tragically flawed, street-wise attorney, and Adam Sims has brought him to life as no one else could. Listened to Audible Books 1 and 2 and was so disappointed you can't get Book 3, THE LIAR, in the U. S. Did not put Th|rt3en down, listened all the way to the end. Unbelievably talented author and narrator. What a plot, what a ride!

7 of 10 people found this review helpful

AMAZING

If you like suspense, great storyline, great legal drama, exciting listens, fabulous narration, this is the story for you !!!

Meh

Decent story. Listened after hearing Michael Connelly recommended it. I found the plot to be a bit predictable and the voice performance wasn't great. Glad I used a token and not actual money to download it.

Highly recommend

Listened to the audiobook with my husband and we both enjoyed it immensely. Breakneck plot, great characters and loads of twists.