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theoverbookedbibliophile's review
4.0
The Neon Punch by Steve Cavanagh is a short story featuring conman turned lawyer Eddie Flynn.
Often in the course of defending his clients, we see Eddie revert to his old tricks (enlisting the help of his old contacts) and we are given a brief window into his life from before he became a lawyer. This story is an episode from his past that features Eddie and a few of his old associates as they go about pulling a con in a casino in Las Vegas.
Overall, a quick and fun read that both fans of the series and even those haven't yet read an Eddie Flynn legal thriller would enjoy.
Found this one here: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/crime/crime-week-what-happens-vegas-21892384
Often in the course of defending his clients, we see Eddie revert to his old tricks (enlisting the help of his old contacts) and we are given a brief window into his life from before he became a lawyer. This story is an episode from his past that features Eddie and a few of his old associates as they go about pulling a con in a casino in Las Vegas.
Overall, a quick and fun read that both fans of the series and even those haven't yet read an Eddie Flynn legal thriller would enjoy.
Found this one here: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/crime/crime-week-what-happens-vegas-21892384
martyfried's review
4.0
This was part of an article written by Steve Cavanagh on the Daily Record website, at https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/crime/crime-week-what-happens-vegas-21892384
It's very short, no details, and no real context if you're not a fan of the Eddie Flynn series. Just a quick story about a con man stealing money. That's about all I'll say, as I don't want to spoil the story for anyone who may want to read it. If you're a fan, go ahead; it only takes a few minutes.
It's very short, no details, and no real context if you're not a fan of the Eddie Flynn series. Just a quick story about a con man stealing money. That's about all I'll say, as I don't want to spoil the story for anyone who may want to read it. If you're a fan, go ahead; it only takes a few minutes.
canada_matt's review
adventurous
informative
tense
medium-paced
4.0
Always a fan of Steve Cavanagh’s Eddie Flynn series, I was happy to stumble upon this extremely short piece that could be considered an early preface to the collection. Eddie Flynn has always been a favourite character of mine and this piece, while brief, was a great addition to the collection of legal thrillers that Steve Cavanagh has penned. A glimpse into his past life provides the reader a great look into Flynn’s dicier days before the law took over.
Eddie Flynn may not have always been a lawyer, but has had a way of reading a room, as well as those he is trying to play. In this piece, Eddie Flynn is in Vegas and trying to dupe a professional gambler out of a large pot of money. Just as things are getting tense, a woman appears and seems interested in making a scene. When Eddie intervenes, he finds himself on the wrong end of a punch to the gut. Poker chips fly and a commotion ensues. What follows is proof that Eddie Flynn is a master and knows just how to turn things to his advantage. A great piece by Cavanagh, perfect for a short coffee break.
Steve Cavanagh has a wonderful ability to pull the reader in swiftly. His Eddie Flynn character is not only entertaining, but his backstory is one many readers will find intriguing. This very short piece does not delve too much into that area or character development, but does provide a context as to where Flynn came from and how his pre-law life was just as important as those cases he tries and helps investigate in the series to date. I stumbled upon this piece while reading the latest legal thriller and am pleased to have added it to my list, as well as how it helps enrich the overall Eddie Flynn experience.
Kudos, Mr. Cavanagh, for a great piece that took only a few minutes to digest!
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