Reviews

Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh

johncairns's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Another great one from Cavanagh. Can’t really say much without repeating myself but thoroughly enjoyed this book - the antagonist reminded me a lot of Silas from Da Vinci Code (a favourite of mine). I liked how this book focused a lot on the role of the jury and their perspective, showing a different side to the courtroom. 

skfhopkins's review

challenging dark informative mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

What a fantastic thriller! It is the perfect mix of Criminal Minds and Law & Order!! Now I am compelled to read the other books in the series. 

lawryn's review against another edition

3.0

This was interesting and a fast read! I can handle a court case thriller every once in a while and this one was extra complex!

katykelly's review against another edition

4.0

The killer is on the jury? Great premise, exciting courtroom thriller.

I enjoy a good thriller occasionally, they aren't something I read many of. And this hit the spot. It reminded me of Runaway Jury at times, the courtroom explanations, a few jury scenes, but of course - the premise is rather different.

A serial killer manages to get onto the jury for one of his own crimes. Can he help find an innocent many guilty? Can the lawyers work out they have the wrong man in what seems an open and shut case?

It doesn't help that the accused in the case is a celebrity, a Hollywood star accused of murdering his new bride and her lover. Eddie Flynn takes on the case, seeing the possibility of innocence.

I haven't read an Eddie Flynn before, and don't think you need to in order to follow or enjoy this. We get different perspectives throughout, keeping the story moving but also fleshing it out. I liked the insights into the serial killer's mind particularly, and the trial scenes.

Some great twists, exciting conclusion, and this worked well as an audiobook, very easy to listen to and follow.

lurker_stalker's review against another edition

3.0

Enjoyable if you completely suspend disbelief and let all the incredible BS go.

jnnkdl's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

karolinehafner's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

5.0

emzhay's review

The writing is mind numbingly boring. I just can’t force myself to continue. I keep getting the characters mixed up too. Everyone feels the same. 

daed's review against another edition

4.0

Otro libro increíble que se rinde en el último tramo y acaba con un final muy regular. Lo he disfrutado en su mayoría, especialmente por las similitudes entre Eddie Flynn y el archiconocido Saúl Goodman. No había disfrutado tanto a un personaje abogado desde Breaking Bad. Y todo va muy bien en la novela, salvo su final que no trae gran sorpresa. (Por ejemplo, el cómplice del antagonista se puede deducir casi desde que hace aparición).

p8on_cc's review against another edition

tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0